Bloggers: Join us for Fun with Guns in Louisville!
Posted on Nov 12, 2007 in Louisville
Join other bloggers in Louisville for the
National Rifle Association’s Annual Meeting!
May 16-18, 2008
We’re pleased to announce that pro-Second Amendment bloggers are planning to converge on the 2008 NRA Annual Meeting in Louisville, Kentucky with the intent of enjoying some fun and fellowship at one of the largest events for Second Amendment activists and firearms enthusiasts in the nation.
Email Updates
At this time, we invite you to poke around our new website for the latest information, including hotel reservations, and to sign up for our email newsletter to keep up with the most recent information about our plans in Louisville.
Have questions now? Check out a few common questions for those planning to attend the event.
Plenty to Keep You Entertained and Informed
The NRA Annual Meeting has plenty to offer anyone with interest in the shooting sports, Second Amendment activism,and politics. We will have events just for bloggers which will be determined at a later date. If that’s not enough, the city of Louisville offers plenty of activities to keep you and guests busy outside of the Expo Center.
Schedule Highlights
Though it’s still months away, here are a few highlights guaranteed to interest any blogger:
- An exhibit hall with hundreds of thousands of square feet featuring the best guns, gear, collectibles, and hunting opportunities.
- A grassroots workshop discussing how to take on a more active role in protecting freedom. They provide materials and strategies needed to educate and empower fellow gun owners.
- The Annual Meeting of Members, a massive gathering for NRA members to hear the reports of the officers and vote on organization business.
- Join other gun bloggers for the Annual Banquet. In 2007, Ambassador John Bolton addressed the St. Louis meeting, preceded by General Tommy Franks in Milwaukee, Majority Leader Tom Delay in Houston, and Vice President Dick Cheney in Pittsburgh.
Consider joining other bloggers in Louisville for the pro-gun new media event of the year!
Hmmm, I may be there. I was born in Louisville and spent my early childhood just outside the city, and lived and worked there through the first half of the 80s. It’s an excuse to stay at the Brown and eat hot browns, and see people I haven’t seen in over ten years. Can’t commit yet, though. Bad timing (finals week and all that).
I know the distance for the Executive West says six blocks, but the hotel is right at the front gate of the fairgrounds. It’s a pretty good walk to the exhibition halls.
Parking at the Fairgrounds is $5/day. Food and beverages inside are HIGH. However, I recommend the porkchop sandwiches at the Pork Producers Kiosks.
If your looking for less exspensive and don’t mind a little driving, look South on I-65
10 miles south of Fairgrounds on I-65 and Brooks Rd.
Comfort Inn $70/night (502) 957-6900
Quality Inn and Suites $70/night (502) 955-6272
Hampton Inn $99/night (502) 957-5050
Group rates may be available. It would take several to commit to one location.
These are just the first three that come up. There’s a Holiday Inn Express just opened up there. The “more results” link brings up several more. Be sure to check a map for location. The entire area, including Brooks may be considered Shepherdsville.
google: hotels Brooks KY
Not as convenient as staying by the fairgrounds, byt $30/night less expensive buys some inconvenience. Straight shot up the interstate takes 15-30 minutes (rush hours) Shepherdsville proper is about 10 more miles.
I’m happy to help anyone out if you need some local input. email me at greatbluewhale AT insightbb DOT com.