NRA Annual Meeting - Head Count

[Mindless-Focus]

Who all is going? Where is everyone staying? What's everyone planning to do at the show?

[R1100R]

Family day trip on Saturday

[hipower]

Yep. I'm going. Had reservations since December.

 

What do I plan on doing? A lot of walking and some sitting when my old fat butt starts draggin' me down.

[monkeylizard]

I'm going with 5 others. Staying down at the Brooks area (exit 121). I'm going to try to attend some of the seminars and workshops. I'm skipping the NRA-ILA meeting this year. It was pretty decent last year, but it cuts into several workshops. All of the speakers are recorded and posted online within a few days anyway, so I can hear what all of them have to say at my own schedule.

 

My list so far includes:

• SURVIVAL MINDSET: ARE YOU PREPARED?

• DEFENSIVE SHOOTING SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

• THE GUNS OF PEARL HARBOR

• SNIPING IN VIETNAM

Per the usual, some of those conflict with the others so I'll have to make some decisions later.

Edited May 9, 2016 by monkeylizard

[TGO David]

I'm still planning to be there.

[raildog]

I'll be there on Saturday doing some networking

[rugerla1]

I'll be there with 4 friends. Staying with their family members about 30 minute drive from convention center. I can't wait!

[Sidecarist]

I was going to go this year for the first time but life got in the way..... next year for sure.

I look forward to updates from those that are attending.

I am jealous beyond words.

[ehull20000]

I'll be there Friday with two of my buds.  I still have one open seat in my truck if anyone wants to ride with.  I plan on being there a bit before the doors open and walking around until my legs fall off and then driving home.  Hopefully I'll find something I can't live without like a new trigger for my Rem 700 or at least a few T shirts.   

[Bassoneer]

We had been planning to go and purchased tickets to hear the candidates like last year - it was awesome last April in Nashville.  But the way things have turned out I don't really want to drive 4 hours to hear what Trump has to say...I'm thinking we won't go.  Of course we will vote for Trump if he is opposing Hillary, but it is a vote against Hillary...not necessarily a vote for Trump.  B

[monkeylizard]

I was going to go this year for the first time but life got in the way..... next year for sure.

 

 

Speaking of next year.... I booked my Atlanta hotel today. There are still a few with great rates.

 

April 28-30th 2017 at the Georgia World Congress Center

 

Hyatt Regency has some good rates and so does the Hilton Home 2 Suites. That one's just a few blocks away and $125.10/night if you're a Hilton Honors member and book through the Hilton site. If not, it's free to join. $28/night for parking but that's pretty normal for everything in downtown Atlanta.

[BigK]

Going with another TGO'er. We reserved rooms back in December. We'll be staying within walking distance and the rate was not jacked up due to the event at the time I reserved the room!!!

[hipower]

Yeah, got a good rate, but 3.4 miles away. Not really within my walking abilities at the moment.

[Mindless-Focus]

Yeah, I'm 4.4 miles away, but it's a straight drive. Dunno if I'll be able to park near there.

[BigK]

This time next week I'll be packing for the convention. Anybody else as excited as I am?

[Mindless-Focus]

Oh yeah!

[rugerla1]

This time next week I'll be packing for the convention. Anybody else as excited as I am?

I'm so excited I'm gonna pack this weekend :lol:

[jumprun13k]

Day tripping on Saturday

[hlb14]

The wife and i are heading up Friday and staying overnight. We're getting excited! 

[gr8smiles]

I'll be heading up Thursday for the NRA Foundation banquet and there when the doors open Friday am. Coming back Saturday. Staying at Marriott East. Pretty excited. I'll spend my time on the exhibit floor.