Scenes from the 2013 NRA Convention in Houston, Texas

May 3, 2013

Scenes from the 2013 NRA Convention in Houston, Texas

Jerry Jackson 5 Comments Nation National Rifle Association, NRA, Sarah Palin, Texas

Former Alaska governor and Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, Texas Governor Rick Perry and Former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum were among the speakers at the National Rifle Association’s annual meeting in Houston, Texas.

: Family members watch as 11-year-old Mark takes aim with an AR-15 style assault rifle on the exhibit floor of the George R. Brown Convention Center, the site for the National Rifle Association (NRA)’s annual meeting in Houston, Texas. (Adrees Latif/Reuters)

: Exhibitors help attendees in the Walther booth during the 2013 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits at the George R. Brown Convention Center on May 3, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

: An attendee walks through the Smith and Wesson booth during the 2013 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits at the George R. Brown Convention Center. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

: Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin waves before speaking during the 2013 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits at the George R. Brown Convention Center on May 3, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

: An assault rifle with pink highlights is displayed during the 2013 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits at the George R. Brown Convention Center. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

: An attendee walks by a poster during the 2013 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits at the George R. Brown Convention Center on May 3, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

: Attendees look at a giant gun safe during the 2013 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits at the George R. Brown Convention Center on May 3, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

: Ammunition is displayed during the 2013 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits at the George R. Brown Convention Center on May 3, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

: An exhibitor sits in his booth during the 2013 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits at the George R. Brown Convention Center on May 3, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

: Attendees look at a display of tactical shotguns during the 2013 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits at the George R. Brown Convention Center on May 3, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

: An attendee inspects a scope on an assault rifle during the 2013 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits at the George R. Brown Convention Center on May 3, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

: An attendee inspects a handgun during the 2013 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits at the George R. Brown Convention Center on May 3, 2013 in Houston, Texas. More than 70,000 people are expected to attend the NRA’s 3-day annual meeting that features nearly 550 exhibitors, gun trade show and a political rally. The Show runs from May 3-5. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

: Veteran James Holman from Houston (C) arrives to the National Rifle Association (NRA)’s annual meeting at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. (Adrees Latif/Reuters)

: An attendee walks by a sign during the 2013 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits at the George R. Brown Convention Center on May 3, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

: An attendee inspects a scope during the 2013 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits at the George R. Brown Convention Center on May 3, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

: Custom targets are displayed during the 2013 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits at the George R. Brown Convention Center on May 3, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

: An attendee inspects a handgun during the 2013 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits at the George R. Brown Convention Center on May 3, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

: Assault rifles are displayed during the 2013 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits at the George R. Brown Convention Center on May 3, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

: Shotguns are displayed during the 2013 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits at the George R. Brown Convention Center on May 3, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

: An attendee looks at a display of shotguns during the 2013 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits at the George R. Brown Convention Center. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

: An attendee looks at a display of NRA hats during the 2013 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits at the George R. Brown Convention Center on May 3, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

: An attendee inspects a scope during the 2013 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits at the George R. Brown Convention Center on May 3, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

: A handgun is displayed during the 2013 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits at the George R. Brown Convention Center on May 3, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

: A woman poses with raffle tickets which were being sold to win a gun, during the National Rifle Association (NRA)’s annual meeting at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. (Adrees Latif/Reuters)

: Tommy Joost of Victoria, Texas holds up a raffle ticket to win a gun during the National Rifle Association (NRA)’s annual meeting at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston. (Adrees Latif/Reuters)

: An attendee uses a gun to play a shooting game during the 2013 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits at the George R. Brown Convention Center on May 3, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

: An attendee looks at a display of assault rifles during the 2013 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits at the George R. Brown Convention Center on May 3, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

: Attendees walk on the show floor during the 2013 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits at the George R. Brown Convention Center on May 3, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

: The U.S. and Texas flags are reflected below a sign for the National Rifle Association (NRA)’s annual meeting at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas May 3, 2013. Tens of thousands of NRA members gather in Houston this weekend for the first time since the U.S. Senate rejected a plan last month to expand background checks for gun buyers, but officials say attendees will not sit back to celebrate victory. (Adrees Latif/Reuters)

: Attendees look at a display of handguns during the 2013 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits at the George R. Brown Convention Center on May 3, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

: Attendees salute during the pledge of allegiance during the 2013 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits at the George R. Brown Convention Center on May 3, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

: Attendees recite the pledge of allegiance during the 2013 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits at the George R. Brown Convention Center on May 3, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

: Texas Gov. Rick Perry waves before speaking during the 2013 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits at the George R. Brown Convention Center on May 3, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

: Louisiana governor Bobby Jindal speaks during the 2013 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits at the George R. Brown Convention Center on May 3, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

: Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin speaks during the 2013 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits at the George R. Brown Convention Center on May 3, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

: Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin speaks during the 2013 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits at the George R. Brown Convention Center on May 3, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

: Louisiana governor Bobby Jindal speaks during the 2013 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits at the George R. Brown Convention Center on May 3, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

: Texas Gov. Rick Perry (L) greets a wounded veteran during the 2013 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits at the George R. Brown Convention Center on May 3, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

: U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) speaks during the 2013 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits at the George R. Brown Convention Center on May 3, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

: Former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum (R-PA) speaks during the 2013 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits at the George R. Brown Convention Center on May 3, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

: Texas Gov. Rick Perry speaks during the 2013 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits at the George R. Brown Convention Center on May 3, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

: Texas Gov. Rick Perry speaks during the 2013 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits at the George R. Brown Convention Center on May 3, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

: Texas Gov. Rick Perry pumps his fist before speaking during the 2013 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits at the George R. Brown Convention Center on May 3, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

: Former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton speaks during the 2013 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits at the George R. Brown Convention Center on May 3, 2013 in Houston, Texas.(Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

: NRA executive vice president and CEO Wayne LaPierre speaks during the 2013 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits at the George R. Brown Convention Center on May 3, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

: NRA executive vice president Wayne LaPierre speaks during the 2013 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits at the George R. Brown Convention Center on May 3, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

: Attendees look at a display of assault rifles during the 2013 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits at the George R. Brown Convention Center on May 3, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

: Attendees enter the 2013 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits at the George R. Brown Convention Center on May 3, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

: Attendees look at a handgun during the 2013 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits at the George R. Brown Convention Center on May 3, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

: Attendees look at a display of ammunition during the 2013 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits at the George R. Brown Convention Center on May 3, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

: An attendee looks at a handgun during the 2013 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits at the George R. Brown Convention Center on May 3, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

: Attendees walk on the show floor during the 2013 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits at the George R. Brown Convention Center on May 3, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

5 Comments

DEAN
Jul 18, 2013 @ 13:03:02

iTS NOT ABOUT GUNS, THAT WERE CONCERNED ABOUT. ITS THE CONSTANT BUILD UP OF BIG GOVERMENT-LESS FREEDOM IN THIS COUNTRY THAT EVERYONE NEEDS TO BE CONCERNED ABOUT. AMERICA IS A WONDERFUL PLACE TO LIVE. BUT TAKE AWAY FREEDOMS THAT ARE IN THE BILL OF RIGHTS AND THERE GOES AMERICA. THE 2ND AMENDMENT PROTECTS THE 1ST AMENDMENT. ALL OUR RIGHTS ADD UP TO WHAT AMERICA IS. NO RIGHTS = NO AMERICA

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Truth
May 05, 2013 @ 00:29:48

Because that’s the way we live. That child does not possess that firearm. He is simply holding it and getting a feel for it. You need to start kids off with guns when they’re young as to not let them grow up hearing the media and liberals try to strike fear into their thoughts of guns. I was scarred of guns my whole life until 7th grade when my friend took me shooting, my parents never introduced me to guns, my friend did, now, I have 8 and am VERY responsible with them. These are very responsible parents. Notice how this child is pointing UP away from civilians and has his finger off the trigger. No guns at gun shows are loaded. We take extreme precautions in our passion. It’s legal in Texas to have guns passed down through family, I got my first gun when I was 15. This is an American past time and it SHALL NOT be infringed. We love what we do, and we want our kids to love it as well and pass it down generation to generation.

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Alfred
May 04, 2013 @ 18:47:32

It must really annoy you seeing parents raising their children proud of the NRA and Second Amendment.

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Reality Bites
May 03, 2013 @ 22:24:35

Why did I see a photograph of an 11 year old male holding and aiming a deadly firearm at the NRA Convention? (BBC News)

Is the State Law in Texas not 18 years of age for possession of a long arm?
This young person is not yet deemed to be mentally competent to drive, smoke or drink, but their very irresponsible parents think that they’re old enough to be instructed in the use of a firearm?

Why are there minors at all, at this convention?

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- JR
  May 04, 2013 @ 22:24:41
  
  The answer is so we can have more five year olds kill two year olds with their birthday “presents”.
  
  The reason we have so many jackasses with gun fetishes is because we have so many jackass parents,
  
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