YET another example of the gross hypocrisy of the drumpf/trump-pence administration. No doubt pence will make neo-nazis in the republican party proud with his propaganda speech against gun control while the nra imposes gun control on their convention while pence is there. I say level the playing field and let government officials face the same possibility of gun violence that they have imposed on the rest of us. It will be hysterical if someone is able to hack into the PA system at the convention and broadcast the sound of a semi-automatic being fired! From DailyKos.....
NRA Convention Bans Guns To Protect Mike Pence. Parkland Survivors' Jaws Drop.
Guns will be barred during Vice President Mike Pence’s appearance at an upcoming National Rifle Association convention to protect his safety — prompting survivors of the Parkland school shooting in Florida to wonder why the gun group won’t agree to gun restrictions elsewhere to protect children.Those attending the NRA Leadership Conference in Dallas are on notice that no firearms or “weapons of any kind,” or ammunition, will be allowed in the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center “prior to and during” Pence’s appearance on May 4. The NRA posted the restrictions ― a requirement of the Secret Service ― on a website announcing the conference.“There will be no storage for firearms,” the NRA says in the announcement. Knife Rights, a knife advocacy group, will provide “complimentary storage” for knives, the NRA adds.
oh how rich !
The NRA has evolved into such a hilarious parody of itself. pic.twitter.com/6Pw6NTQAe6
Wait wait wait wait wait wait you’re telling me to make the VP safe there aren’t any weapons around but when it comes to children they want guns everywhere? Can someone explain this to me? Because it sounds like the NRA wants to protect people who help them sell guns, not kids.
Fred Guttenberg, father of 14-year-old Parkland victim Jaime Guttenberg
On so many levels, this is enlightening. According to the NRA, we should want everyone to have weapons when we are in public. But when they put on a convention, the weapons are a concern? I thought giving everyone a gun was to enhance safety. Am I missing something? twitter.com/cameron_kasky/…
NRA-ILA Leadership Forum
12:00pm - 3:00pm on May 4, 2018, Friday
Special Announcement- NRA-ILA Leadership Forum to include special appearance from Vice President Mike Pence. You don’t want to miss this – buy your tickets today!
NRA-ILA's annual Leadership Forum is one of the most politically significant and popular events in the country, featuring our nation's top Second Amendment leaders in government, the media, and the entertainment industry.
The Forum is also a must-stop for candidates seeking the highest levels of elected office – including governor, congressman, Senator, or President of the United States.
Stay tuned to the website for the list of speakers and special guests as they are announced!
* Due to the attendance of the Vice President of the United States, the U.S. Secret Service will be responsible for event security at the NRA-ILA Leadership Forum. As a result, firearms and firearm accessories, knives or weapons of any kind will be prohibited in the forum prior to and during his attendance. Click here for additional information.
2018 INVITED SPEAKERS:
WAYNE LAPIERRE
CHRIS COX
VICE PRESIDENT MIKE PENCE
GOV. GREG ABBOTT
SEN. TED CRUZ
MARK GEIST - BENGHAZI SURVIVOR
REP. RICHARD HUDSON
DANA LOESCH
CHARLIE KIRK - FOUNDER, TURNING POINT USA
DIAMOND & SILK - SOCIAL MEDIA PERSONALITIES
GOV. PETE RICKETTS
SEN. JOHN CORNYN
