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Why is this sign up at the CPAC meeting where the Head of the @NRA is speaking??????? (Original Post) kpete Feb 2018 OP
Gunners will say it's venue rules or local law. But, NRA knows how dangerous their members are. Hoyt Feb 2018 #1
The very fact that they don't hold these events at venues that permit firearms Arkansas Granny Feb 2018 #3
Sometimes they do. aikoaiko Feb 2018 #8
Most of the time they dont, and they probably feel a lot safer. Hoyt Feb 2018 #13
I have a follow up question. Cracklin Charlie Feb 2018 #2
Yes, but I doubt the Nikolas Cruzes of this world would comply. aikoaiko Feb 2018 #9
I understand that. Cracklin Charlie Feb 2018 #10
If laws werent interpreted to coddle gunners, Cruz might not have had a choice. Hoyt Feb 2018 #14
Ammosexuals would go apeshit if a place like a shopping mall or movie theater displayed it crazycatlady Feb 2018 #4
Yes, funny, isn't it. smirkymonkey Feb 2018 #12
Why? kentuck Feb 2018 #5
State or venue rules. aikoaiko Feb 2018 #11
They dont have to schedule venues that refuse to coddle gunners. Hoyt Feb 2018 #15
And sometimes they don't. aikoaiko Feb 2018 #16
Not often, it's a convenient excuse to blame the venue for keeping irresponsible gun toters out. Hoyt Feb 2018 #17
I think you lost your false talking point. aikoaiko Feb 2018 #18
One of the Rights biggest arguments for gun safety is getting rid of gun free zones. Dustlawyer Feb 2018 #6
Its a little more nuanced than that. They oppose gun free zones that don't provide... aikoaiko Feb 2018 #19
Unwilling to eat their own dog food. nt Cognitive_Resonance Feb 2018 #7
 

Hoyt

(54,770 posts)
1. Gunners will say it's venue rules or local law. But, NRA knows how dangerous their members are.
Sat Feb 24, 2018, 11:00 AM
Feb 2018

If they wanted guns allowed, they could go places where they are allowed.

Instead they conveniently claim it's the venue requirements. I suspect the leadership is afraid of all those so-called "responsible" gun owners, three percenter terrorist types, mentally ill gun-humpers, and perhaps worse.

Oh, gun shows don't allow loaded weapons either for the same reason. You'd think with all those "responsible" gun owners, that wouldn't be a concern. LMAO.

Good find on the sign.

Arkansas Granny

(31,523 posts)
3. The very fact that they don't hold these events at venues that permit firearms
Sat Feb 24, 2018, 11:28 AM
Feb 2018

is very telling. They expect schoolchildren, churchgoers and the general public to take a risk that they are unwilling to take. Cowards, every one of them.

Cracklin Charlie

(12,904 posts)
10. I understand that.
Sat Feb 24, 2018, 12:07 PM
Feb 2018

Just been seeing a lot about the NRA sponsored legislation in Florida. Was wondering about legality.

 

Hoyt

(54,770 posts)
14. If laws werent interpreted to coddle gunners, Cruz might not have had a choice.
Sun Feb 25, 2018, 03:17 AM
Feb 2018

Of course, some irresponsible gunner might have sold him an AR15 and hicap mags to murder a crowd.

crazycatlady

(4,492 posts)
4. Ammosexuals would go apeshit if a place like a shopping mall or movie theater displayed it
Sat Feb 24, 2018, 11:30 AM
Feb 2018

I think venue policy is the only reason why nobody's shot up at a sporting event.

 

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)
12. Yes, funny, isn't it.
Sat Feb 24, 2018, 12:13 PM
Feb 2018

They know how dangerous their own members are, but they won't allow the rest of us to protect ourselves from their kind. They are the worst kind of hypocrites.

kentuck

(111,107 posts)
5. Why?
Sat Feb 24, 2018, 11:32 AM
Feb 2018

What is the explanation for why weapons are not allowed at events for the NRA and conservatives ?

aikoaiko

(34,183 posts)
11. State or venue rules.
Sat Feb 24, 2018, 12:08 PM
Feb 2018

When permitted, the NRA meetings or events allow carrying of firearms.

National Rifle Association
Rumor: The NRA banned the carrying of guns at their own national convention.

CLAIM
The NRA banned the carrying of guns from their own national convention. See Example( s )

RATING: FALSE

https://www.snopes.com/politics/guns/nraban.asp
 

Hoyt

(54,770 posts)
17. Not often, it's a convenient excuse to blame the venue for keeping irresponsible gun toters out.
Sun Feb 25, 2018, 12:23 PM
Feb 2018

Any other organization would not go to states, cities or venues that banned their reason for existing. It really is kind of funny listening to LaPierre frothing at the mouth about dangers of gun free zones/places, in a place that bans guns.

Dustlawyer

(10,497 posts)
6. One of the Rights biggest arguments for gun safety is getting rid of gun free zones.
Sat Feb 24, 2018, 12:00 PM
Feb 2018

Well then start with Congress and SCOTUS, and of course, CPAC!

aikoaiko

(34,183 posts)
19. Its a little more nuanced than that. They oppose gun free zones that don't provide...
Sun Feb 25, 2018, 12:30 PM
Feb 2018

...adequate security.

They are opposed to making people defenseless and not providing proper security.
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