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ON-SITE REGISTRATION OPENS (Room Lobby A & B (C))

19 May 16
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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NATIONAL NRA FOUNDATION BANQUET (Ticket Required) (Room Exhibit Hall 2D, Kentucky International Convention Center, 221 S. 4th Street (O))

19 May 16
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Tracks: Special Presentation

Kick off your weekend at the 2016 Annual Meetings with the National NRA Foundation Banquet Auction, Thursday evening, May 19th, sponsored by Centur... More...

EVENT TICKET SALES & WILL CALL OPENS (Room Lobby A (C))

20 May 16
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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NRA FOUNDATION WALL OF GUNS OPENS (Room Grand Lobby (C))

20 May 16
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
The NRA Foundation’s wildly popular Wall of Guns is back! Sponsored by Kel-Tec, Kimber, Henry Repeating Arms, and Gaston Glock, the Wall of Guns of... More...

ON-SITE REGISTRATION OPENS (Room Lobby A & B (C))

20 May 16
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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10th ANNUAL WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP FORUM LUNCHEON & AUCTION (Registration Required) (Marriott Ballroom, Louisville Marriott Downtown 280 W. Jefferson Street (O))

20 May 16
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The NRA Women’s Leadership Forum Luncheon and Auction took root a decade ago when a small group of women wanting to make a difference gathered to s... More...

SEMINAR: CURRENT AND EMERGING THREATS: HOW THIS AFFECTS YOU! (Room B104 (C))

20 May 16
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
How do deteriorating conditions in Iraq, jihadist social media recruitment, cyber-attacks, our porous borders, and other current and emerging globa... More...

SEMINAR: DEFENSIVE SHOOTING SKILLS DEVELOPMENT (Room B102 (C))

20 May 16
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Special Presentation

Be prepared! This presentation will stress the importance of understanding typical defensive shooting situations. Hear examples of actual citizen d... More...

SEMINAR: SHOOTING ILLUSTRATED PRESENTS: A CONVERSATION WITH #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR BRAD THOR (Room C105 (C))

20 May 16
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Special Presentation

Join NRA’s newest member magazine and #1 Bestselling Author Brad Thor for a conversation about the guns and gear he puts in his immensely popular n... More...

SEMINAR: SURVIVAL MINDSET: ARE YOU PREPARED? (Room B103 (C))

20 May 16
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Retired Delta Force Sergeant Major Kyle Lamb discusses Combat Mindset and training for confrontation. He draws his experience from the many operati... More...

NRA-ILA LEADERSHIP FORUM (Ticket Required) (Room Freedom Hall (C))

20 May 16
12:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Workshop

Featuring our nation’s top Second Amendment leaders in government, media and the entertainment industry, this forum is a must-stop for candidates s... More...

ANNUAL FIREARMS LAW SEMINAR (Registration Fee Required) (Archibald Ballroom, Rivue Tower (Third Floor) (O))

20 May 16
12:45 PM - 7:00 PM

Tracks: Special Presentation

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WORKSHOP: REFUSE TO BE A VICTIM® (Room C205 (C))

20 May 16
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: Workshop

Learn personal safety tips and techniques you need to avoid dangerous situations and prevent becoming a victim of crime. This 4-hour seminar is fre... More...

SEMINAR: SHEEPDOGS! THE BULLETPROOF MIND FOR THE ARMED CITIZEN (Room B101 (C))

20 May 16
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, co-author of Glenn Beck’s book Control: Exposing the Truth About Guns, and author of the book On Combat and several others,... More...

SPECIAL PRESENTATION: HUNTING AND CONSERVATION: A WORLD-WIDE PARTNERSHIP (Room B102 (C))

20 May 16
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Workshop

Craig Boddington is an award-winning author who has spent the past four decades hunting around the world and sharing his knowledge. A retired colon... More...

SEMINAR: METHODS OF CONCEALED CARRY (Room B103 (C))

20 May 16
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Former police officer, writer and long-time trainer in the area of concealed carry, Tom Marx once again brings his always-evolving, extensive and i... More...

SEMINAR: PUPPY TO PROFESSIONAL: DOG TRAINING AND HANDLING (Room C105 (C))

20 May 16
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Special Presentation

Join professional dog trainer and Cabela’s Pro Staffer Jennifer Broome as she helps you find the right dog for your family. From family pet to inte... More...

SPECIAL PRESENTATION: BAD REPUTATION (Room B104 (C))

20 May 16
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Discuss & evaluate the merits of a few guns that normally have reputations for poor quality or lack of reliability. The general discourse about fir... More...

NRA-ILA DINNER AND AUCTION (Galt House, Grand Ballroom (H))

20 May 16
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Tracks: Special Presentation

Make plans now to join us for an evening in support of the Institute for Legislative Action, the lobbying arm of the NRA. Presented by Kimber, this... More...

NRA COUNTRY JAM (Free Concert) (Room Belvedere, Waterfront Park (between 4th St. and 6th St.))

20 May 16
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Live country music is on tap Friday night when NRA Country Jam, featuring Brett Eldredge and Jana Kramer, pours from Louisville’s Belvedere at Wate... More...

VOLUNTEER OFFICE OPENS (Room E3 (C))

21 May 16
6:30 AM - 6:00 PM

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NRA FOUNDATION WALL OF GUNS OPENS (Room Grand Lobby (C))

21 May 16
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: Special Presentation

The NRA Foundation’s wildly popular Wall of Guns is back! Sponsored by Kel-Tec, Kimber, Henry Repeating Arms, and Gaston Glock, the Wall of Guns of... More...

NRAstore OPENS (Room Booth 2065 (C))

21 May 16
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM

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PYRAMYD AIR AIR GUN RANGE OPENS (Room Booth 2684 (C))

21 May 16
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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EXHIBIT HALL OPENS (Room North Wing, East Hall, South Wing (A/B/C) (C))

21 May 16
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS (Room Freedom Hall (C))

21 May 16
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
As home to the world-famous Kentucky Derby, Louisville knows what it takes to showcase a spectacular race — and the NRA knows what it takes to stan... More...

SEMINAR: 7th ANNUAL FREEDOM FIRST FINANCIAL SEMINAR (Room C105 (C))

21 May 16
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Special Presentation

Come and discover proven diversification moves from fund managers, estate planners, and one of the nation’s top gold experts for over 30 years. Thi... More...

SEMINAR: HOME DEFENSE CONCEPTS (Room B101 (C))

21 May 16
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Come and learn about the balance between securing firearms from unauthorized access and having quick access to defensive tools. You’ll hear the pro... More...

SEMINAR: SURVIVAL MINDSET: ARE YOU PREPARED? (Room B103 (C))

21 May 16
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Retired Delta Force Sergeant Major Kyle Lamb discusses Combat Mindset and training for confrontation. He draws his experience from the many operati... More...

SPECIAL PRESENTATION: THE GUNS OF PEARL HARBOR (Room B102 (C))

21 May 16
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Special Presentation

This presentation will discuss the well-known & obscure use of guns like the Type 14 Nambu pistol, the M1911A1 pistol, & the M1903 rifle on Decembe... More...

SEMINAR: CURRENT AND EMERGING THREATS: HOW THIS AFFECTS YOU! (Room B104 (C))

21 May 16
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
How do deteriorating conditions in Iraq, jihadist social media recruitment, cyber-attacks, our porous borders, and other current and emerging globa... More...

SEMINAR: PUPPY TO PROFESSIONAL: DOG TRAINING AND HANDLING (Room C108 (C))

21 May 16
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Join professional dog trainer and Cabela’s Pro Staffer Jennifer Broome in this dynamic seminar. Can your dog GO, BE STILL, and COME politely, light... More...

WORKSHOP: NRA TRAINERS’ UPDATE (Room C201-C202 (C))

21 May 16
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Brought to you by NRA’s Education and Training Division, you will have the opportunity to acquire solid - firsthand - information about the excitin... More...

WORKSHOP: REFUSE TO BE A VICTIM® (Room C205 (C))

21 May 16
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Learn personal safety tips and techniques you need to avoid dangerous situations and prevent becoming a victim of crime. This 4-hour seminar is fre... More...

SEMINAR: LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS SAFETY ACT (LEOSA/H.R. 218) (Room C105 (C))

21 May 16
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
This Seminar will provide an overview of both sections of the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA/H.R. 218) and break down each element of t... More...

SEMINAR: SHEEPDOGS! THE BULLETPROOF MIND FOR THE ARMED CITIZENS (Room B101 (C))

21 May 16
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, co-author of Glenn Beck’s book Control: Exposing the Truth About Guns, and author of the book On Combat and several others,... More...

SEMINAR: METHODS OF CONCEALED CARRY (Room B103 (C))

21 May 16
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Former police officer, writer and long-time trainer in the area of concealed carry, Tom Marx once again brings his always-evolving, extensive and i... More...

SPECIAL PRESENTATION: SNIPING IN VIETNAM (Room B102 (C))

21 May 16
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
“Sniping in Vietnam,” will be conducted by Maj. John L. Plaster, U.S. Army (Ret.). The author of the The Ultimate Sniper and The History of Sniping... More...

SPECIAL PRESENTATION: A NATIONAL SCHOOL SHIELD BRIEFING: Program Updates and the Current State of School Security (Room B104 (C))

21 May 16
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Announced in December 2012, the NRA’s National School Shield program is focused on improving school security in an effort to help prevent national ... More...

WORKSHOP: NRA-ILA ANNUAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE (Room C108 (C))

21 May 16
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
NRA-ILA’s Annual Youth Leadership Conference is designed for current college students and recent graduates who are looking to take an active role o... More...

NRA PRESENTS TOBY KEITH (Ticket Required) (Room KFC YUM! Center Arena, 1 Arena Plaza (O))

21 May 16
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Country music superstar Toby Keith’s tours have drawn more than one million fans each year for the last decade. His fame is bolstered by patriotic ... More...

2016 NATIONAL PRAYER BREAKFAST (Ticket Required) (Grand Ballroom, Suite Tower (Second Floor) (H))

22 May 16
7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The National Prayer Breakfast, hosted by the Fathers in the Field Mentoring Ministry will be held on Sunday, May 22nd. at 7:00am. Join over 1,000 a... More...

NRA CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS WORKSHOP & BREAKFAST (Room C202 (C))

22 May 16
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Official NRA state associations are crucial statewide partners in our mutual success. They foster and promote the shooting sports, and organize and... More...

NRA FOUNDATION WALL OF GUNS OPENS (Room Grand Lobby (C))

22 May 16
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The NRA Foundation’s wildly popular Wall of Guns is back! Sponsored by Kel-Tec, Kimber, Henry Repeating Arms, and Gaston Glock, the Wall of Guns of... More...

3rd ANNUAL NRA WOMEN’S NEW ENERGY BREAKFAST (Room B101 (C))

22 May 16
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Get your tickets now for “Coffee and Conversation” at the NRA’s 3rd Annual Women’s New Energy Breakfast. This is a women-only get together that pro... More...

NRA YOUTH DAY (Room B105 (C))

22 May 16
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
NRA Youth Day is an event for the entire family and is open to all youth and their parents/chaperones. Free six month NRA Junior Memberships will b... More...

SEMINAR: LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS SAFETY ACT (LEOSA/H.R. 218) (Room C105 (C))

22 May 16
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This Seminar will provide an overview of both sections of the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA/H.R. 218) and break down each element of t... More...

SEMINAR: CURRENT AND EMERGING THREATS: HOW THIS AFFECTS YOU! (Room B104 (C))

22 May 16
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
How do deteriorating conditions in Iraq, jihadist social media recruitment, cyber-attacks, our porous borders, and other current and emerging globa... More...

SEMINAR: METHODS OF CONCEALED CARRY (Room B103 (C))

22 May 16
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Former police officer, writer and long-time trainer in the area of concealed carry, Tom Marx once again brings his always-evolving, extensive and i... More...

SPECIAL PRESENTATION: THE SPIRIT OF JOHN GARAND (Room B102 (C))

22 May 16
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
When John C. Garand developed his semi-automatic M1 rifle during the 1920s & 1930s, he could not have imagined the success that it would experience... More...

SPECIAL PRESENTATION: THE WAR ON GUNS: ARMING YOURSELF AGAINST THE FALSE CLAIMS THAT WILL BE MADE AGAINST GUNS DURING THE ELECTION (Room C108 (C))

22 May 16
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
From claims about Australia’s and the UK’s gun laws to discussing the true costs of expanded background checks to mass public shootings and gun-fre... More...

WORKSHOP: REFUSE TO BE A VICTIM® (Room C205 (C))

22 May 16
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Learn personal safety tips and techniques you need to avoid dangerous situations and prevent becoming a victim of crime. This 4-hour seminar is fre... More...

SPECIAL PRESENTATION: TED NUGENT: 2016 ELECTION DO OR DIE FOR AMERICA & FREEDOM (Room Freedom Hall (C))

22 May 16
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Never before has the orchestrated threat against America, freedom and our sacred 2nd Amendment rights been more dangerous than in 2016. The Obama/C... More...

SEMINAR: SHEEPDOGS! THE BULLETPROOF MIND FOR THE ARMED CITIZENS (Room B101 (C))

22 May 16
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, co-author of Glenn Beck’s book Control: Exposing the Truth About Guns, and author of the book On Combat and several others,... More...

SEMINAR: PUPPY TO PROFESSIONAL: DOG TRAINING AND HANDLING (Room C105 (C))

22 May 16
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Join professional dog trainer and Cabela’s Pro Staffer Jennifer Broome as she provides sound tips and advice on how to maintain a happy, well balan... More...

SEMINAR: DEFENSIVE SHOOTING SKILLS DEVELOPMENT (Room B104 (C))

22 May 16
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Be prepared! This presentation will stress the importance of understanding typical defensive shooting situations. Hear examples of actual citizen d... More...