138th NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits May 15-17 2009

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Join us for a weekend of fellowship and fun. Bring your whole family to see over 6 acres of guns, gear and outfitters.

Exhibit Hall Hours:

Friday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

The Exhibit Hall features over 460 spectacular displays of firearms and shooting and hunting accessories in the world! Bring the whole family because with over 300,000 square feet of exhibit space, there's something for everyone. You can book the hunt of a lifetime in our exclusive hunting outfitter section or see priceless collections of firearms in our gun collector area. You'll see the full product line from every major firearm company in the country plus knives, wildlife art, shooting accessories, hunting gear, ATV's, and much more!

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NATIONAL NRA FOUNDATION BANQUET

Thursday, May 14, 6:00 p.m.
Phoenix Convention Center, South Ballroom

Exotic hunts from across the globe, wildlife paintings, collector-quality knives, custom firearms and much more are all up for bid in a live auction and silent auctions as well as games and raffles. All proceeds from the auctions directly benefit the NRA Foundation in supporting its mission "to promote firearms and hunting safety, to enhance marksmanship skills of those participating in the shooting sports, and educate the general public about firearms in their historic, technological, and artistic context." Come dressed for fun (coat and tie optional)! Seating is limited. Tickets for this banquet may be purchased for $60 per person or $600 for a table of ten. Click here to purchase tickets.

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TWELFTH ANNUAL FIREARMS LAW SEMINAR

Friday, May 15, 9:00 a.m.
Phoenix Ballroom C - Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel

This day-long seminar is a quality course of jurisprudence and legal instruction for practicing attorneys who represent firearms owners, wholesalers, manufacturers and importers, and for attorneys who wish to expand their practice to the representation of such clients. The nationally-renowned faculty will discuss topics including the D.C. v. Heller Supreme Court case and strategies in light of the Court's decision, federal firearms laws, Castle Doctrine laws, gun club and range liability, the representation of FFL's in ATF proceedings, and ethical views from the bench.
CLE credits are available for this legal education course, including credits in Ethics. For more information, please click here.

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SPORTSMEN'S BRUNCH & AUCTION
Friday, May 15, 9:30 a.m.
Phoenix Convention Center, South Ballroom

A social hour will kick off the morning and will allow attendees time to play a few raffle games and look over the silent auction items to bid on. The morning will continue with an appetizing brunch to enjoy before moving into the highly anticipated live auction. The participating sportsmen will have an opportunity to bid on high quality donations featuring custom firearms, one-of-a-kind pieces, hunts from all over the world, and other exciting auction items. All monies raised support the NRA Foundation. Tickets for this luncheon may be purchased for $35 per person or $350 for a table of ten. Seating is limited. Click here to purchase tickets.

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NRA'S Celebration of American Values Leadership Forum
Friday, May 15, 12:00 pm
Phoenix Convention Center
Official Sponsor

When was the last time you had a chance to sit down in a meeting with Governors, Senators and Congressmen, look them in the eye and get a direct answer to a direct question? When was the last time you had a chance to hear national opinion leaders like Governors Mitt Romney, Mike Huckabee, Haley Barbour, Senator John McCain, and other nationally - known pro - freedom speakers? Few Americans will ever have this special opportunity. But you can by accepting this exclusive invitation to attend NRA's Celebration of American Values Leadership Forum on Friday, May 15 in Phoenix, Arizona. Tickets are available to NRA members on a first-come, first-served basis. To reserve your seats, please click here or call 877-672-7632.

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NRA ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS
Saturday, May 16, 10:00 a.m.
Phoenix Convention Center
The Annual Meeting of Members is open to all NRA members. NRA Officers will report to the membership, the 2009 election of members to the NRA Board of Directors will be announced, and any other business as may come before the Meeting may be transacted. Make plans to participate in the business of your Association.

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NRA'S CELEBRATION OF AMERICAN VALUES BANQUET
Saturday, May 16, 8:00- 10:00 p.m.
Phoenix Convention Center

You are cordially invited to join NRA Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre and NRA-ILA Executive Director Chris Cox for an extraordinary event.
At the 2008 Freedom Experience Banquet nationally, renowned talk show host Glenn Beck rallied the NRA faithful to repeated standing ovations with his passionate defense of freedom and this country we love. This year you'll have a chance to hear from ABC News "20/20" correspondent John Stossel, and TV personality and bestselling author, Ollie North.

Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Be sure to act now and reserve your seats today. To reserve your seats for the Freedom Experience Banquet please click here or call 877-672-7632.

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2009 PRAYER BREAKFAST
Sunday, May 17, 7:00 a.m.
Valley of the Sun Ballroom-Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel

Hosted by The Outdoor Network International, don't miss this opportunity for fellowship and sharing with your NRA family! Special music will be provided and an inspirational message will be given by keynote speaker Tim Clinton, Ed.D., President of the nearly 50,000-member American Association of Christian Counselors, the largest and most diverse faith-based counseling association in the world. Tickets are $35 each. Click here to purchase tickets.

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SEMINARS
The NRA Show offers a variety of seminars throughout the weekend where you can learn everything from personal safety to processing and smoking your favorite game. There is something for everyone and every interest. All seminars are free and require no ticket or reservation.

Time Seminar
Friday, May 15
1:00 p.m. Refuse To Be A Victim
Advanced Sausage Processing, BBQ and Smoke Cooking Techniques by Bradley Smokers (USA)

2:00 p.m. Methods of Concealed Carry
Hunting Africa Sponsored by


Saturday, May 16
1:00 p.m. Refuse to Be A Victim
Advanced Sausage Processing, BBQ and Smoke Cooking Techniques by Bradley Smokers (USA)

2:00 p.m. Methods of Concealed Carry
In Their Own Words
Guns of the Battle of the Bulge
Elk Hunting/Calling

Sunday, May 17
9:00 a.m. National Gun Collectors Awards Ceremony
Refuse To Be A Victim Instructor Development Workshop

11:00 a.m. Handloading Today
Guns of the Battle of the Bulge

12:30 p.m. Ted, White, And Blue featuring Ted Nugent

1:00 p.m. Advanced Sausage Processing, BBQ and Smoke Cooking Techniques by Bradley Smokers (USA)

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WORKSHOPS

The NRA Show offers a variety of different educational workshops. Get involved and learn something new. All workshops are free.

Time Workshop
Friday, May 15
9:00 a.m. NRA-ILA Grassroots Workshop (RSVP)
2:30 p.m. Identity Theft: America Under Attack featuring LifeLock CEO, Todd Davis

Saturday, May 16
2:00 p.m. Identity Theft: America Under Attack featuring LifeLock CEO, Todd Davis

Sunday, May 17
9:00 a.m. Clubs & Associations Workshop (Sheraton) (RSVP)
1:00 p.m. Identity Theft: America Under Attack featuring LifeLock CEO, Todd Davis

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED IN PHOENIX
NRA is seeking volunteers to help at the 2009 NRA Annual Meeting in Phoenix, May 15 - 17. Volunteer opportunities include working at the air gun range, staffing the membership counters, stocking shelves in the store to name just a few.

Click here to become a 2009 volunteer. For more information, contact Dennis Eggers, Annual Meeting Volunteer Coordinator, at 270-522-0909. Thank you, and we'll see you in Phoenix!