NRA Cancels 2021 Annual Meeting in Houston

[Forum Boss]

NRA Convention Cancelled

Because of concerns over the continuing Pandemic, the NRA has CANCELLED the 2021 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits scheduled for September 3-5, 2021 in Houston Texas.

Here is the NRA’s official Statement.

Important Announcement: NRA Annual Meeting Cancellation
Due to concern over the safety of our NRA family and community, we regret to inform you that we have decided to cancel the 2021 Annual Meeting & Exhibits. This cancellation applies to all events and meetings that were scheduled in Houston. We will provide future notification regarding a rescheduled date for the annual Meeting of Members.

We make this difficult decision after analyzing relevant data regarding COVID-19 in Harris County, Texas. We also consulted with medical professionals, local officials, major sponsors & exhibitors, and many NRA members before arriving at this decision. The NRA Annual Meeting welcomes tens of thousands of people, and involves many events, meetings, and social gatherings. Among the highlights of our annual meeting are acres of exhibit space featuring the latest and greatest firearms, the display of countless accessories, and the offering of adventures and group gatherings that many travel hundreds, and some even thousands, of miles to experience. We realize that it would prove difficult, if not impossible, to offer the full guest experience that our NRA members deserve.

The NRA’s top priority is ensuring the health and well-being of our members, staff, sponsors, and supporters. We are mindful that NRA Annual Meeting patrons will return home to family, friends and co-workers from all over the country, so any impacts from the virus could have broader implications. Those are among the reasons why we decided to cancel our 2021 event.

We would like to thank our members, attendees, exhibitors, and staff for their understanding and support. We are grateful for the many contributions of the George R. Brown Convention Center, state and local officials, community organizers, area hotels, and countless event venues across Houston. We receive enormous support from Houston and the State of Texas – and we hope to return to the Bayou City for a full annual meeting experience.

The NRA looks forward to a Celebration of Freedom in Louisville in May 2022. In the meantime, we will support many other NRA local events and smaller gatherings – in a manner that is protective of our members and celebrates our Second Amendment freedom.

We wish continued health and safety to our entire NRA family.

 

[MattPeetz]

But yet they held the nationals.

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Forum Boss: Nationals were held outdoors with hundreds of people at most. NRA convention is indoors with thousands of people in close contact.

 

[hoz53]

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NRA Convention Cancelled

Because of concerns over the continuing Pandemic, the NRA has CANCELLED the 2021 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits scheduled for September 3-5, 2021 in Houston Texas.

Here is the NRA’s official Statement.

Important Announcement: NRA Annual Meeting Cancellation
Due to concern over the safety of our NRA family and community, we regret to inform you that we have decided to cancel the 2021 Annual Meeting & Exhibits. This cancellation applies to all events and meetings that were scheduled in Houston. We will provide future notification regarding a rescheduled date for the annual Meeting of Members.

We make this difficult decision after analyzing relevant data regarding COVID-19 in Harris County, Texas. We also consulted with medical professionals, local officials, major sponsors & exhibitors, and many NRA members before arriving at this decision. The NRA Annual Meeting welcomes tens of thousands of people, and involves many events, meetings, and social gatherings. Among the highlights of our annual meeting are acres of exhibit space featuring the latest and greatest firearms, the display of countless accessories, and the offering of adventures and group gatherings that many travel hundreds, and some even thousands, of miles to experience. We realize that it would prove difficult, if not impossible, to offer the full guest experience that our NRA members deserve.

The NRA’s top priority is ensuring the health and well-being of our members, staff, sponsors, and supporters. We are mindful that NRA Annual Meeting patrons will return home to family, friends and co-workers from all over the country, so any impacts from the virus could have broader implications. Those are among the reasons why we decided to cancel our 2021 event.

We would like to thank our members, attendees, exhibitors, and staff for their understanding and support. We are grateful for the many contributions of the George R. Brown Convention Center, state and local officials, community organizers, area hotels, and countless event venues across Houston. We receive enormous support from Houston and the State of Texas – and we hope to return to the Bayou City for a full annual meeting experience.

The NRA looks forward to a Celebration of Freedom in Louisville in May 2022. In the meantime, we will support many other NRA local events and smaller gatherings – in a manner that is protective of our members and celebrates our Second Amendment freedom.

We wish continued health and safety to our entire NRA family.

I think its because so many exhibitors canceled because they didnt wanna explain to a bunch of angry people why they cant get anything. hopefully next year Louisville will be a go.

 

[mike mccormick]

I think its because so many exhibitors canceled because they didnt wanna explain to a bunch of angry people why they cant get anything. hopefully next year Louisville will be a go.

Are you kidding? The politicians aren't going to let the plandemic go away for at least a couple more years....

 

[logandiana]

I just bought my hotel room last night too! Dang it! Hopefully it will be back nearby soon.

 

[bobinpa]

Poor leadership making another poor decision. They need to get it together... without WLP.

 

[GotRDid]

Phone lines to cancel my reservations not responding, and website down to cancel it that way as well.
Still forfeit $100 even if I’m eventually successful.
At least if it does take place next year, I’m within a 45 minute drive.

 

[Lkwebb]

I'm glad I quit paying on my lifetime membership.. I put my money on GOA.
Until they clean house and get rid or WLP and others I will not support the crooks.

 

[Brians356]

I'm glad I quit paying on my lifetime membership.. I put my money on GOA.
Until they clean house and get rid or WLP and others I will not support the crooks.

Lifetime membership payments? That's new to me. Lump sum up front and done, otherwise what's the advantage?
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[kvd]

Lifetime membership payments?

When I was young, and just starting out, I couldn't afford to plunk down $750 at one time so I made payments on a life membership. I think it was $25 per month.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

I’ll leave the NRA out of it. Apparently the newest strain of COVID wants you, shot or not.

 

[jdh47]

Houston is pretty much straight running liberal so the restrictions may have done it. Remember that's where Sheila Jackson Lee hails from. LOL

 

[KMart]

Houston is pretty much straight running liberal so the restrictions may have done it. Remember that's where Sheila Jackson Lee hails from. LOL

I feel pretty confident that the liberal elected officials, Commendenta Lina Hidalgo (County Judge) & mayor sylvester turner, wet themselves when this got pulled off.

They got the Republican Convention stymied in Houston during the last election cycle.