Registration has opened for the 2026 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in April — So you may want to start your planning and register now for the event.
The 2026 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits will take place at the George R. Brown Convention Center on April 16-19, 2026 in Houston, Texas. The Exhibit Hall is open all three days and will showcase over 14 acres of guns and gear. There will also be numerous special events, plus entertainment. If you would like to attend, register for the event and book your hotel soon.
The 2026 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits has events on April 16th and the convention hall will officially open at 9:00 AM on April 17. NRA members and immediate family receive free entry. Non-members can join online or at the door for immediate access. Visit NRAam.org for more information and to purchase tickets for special events. NRA Members receive free admission, while a Weekend “All Access” Pass is offered for $35, which includes a 1-year NRA membership.
The 2025 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits kick off today. The big event runs April 24-27, 2025, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. The NRA expects tens of thousands of attendees. The event includes speeches, seminars, exhibits, and a large, 14-acre exhibit hall where gun manufacturers and other vendors showcase their products. This Thursday the 24th there are Ring of Freedom member gatherings and the Wall of Guns opens for viewing. The full Exhibit Hall opens Friday morning, April 25th.
Key Highlights
The NRA Leadership Forum features respected political Leaders and Second Amendment advocates.
Seminars and workshops on firearm safety, shooting sports, and the Second Amendment.
Exhibit Hall showcasing over 14 acres of guns, gear, and other products from various companies.
Special events, concerts, and notable celebrity meet-and-greets.
The NRA Foundation Wall of Guns returns for 2025 with great gun prizes. The member favorite Wall of Guns is open April 24-27 with 60+ prize guns.
Outfitter Area — Attendees can book the hunt of a lifetime in the outfitter section with respected hunting guide services from throughout the world.
The Exhibit Hall is open all three days, with over 14 acres of the latest guns and gear from the most popular companies in the industry as well as smaller, newer companies.
Show Registration and App
The NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits is free to all NRA members and their families (spouses and children under 18 years old), uniformed military and law enforcement personnel.
Registration: You can register online or join the NRA at the door if you are not an NRA member. Nonmembers can grab a 3-day pass for just $10.
FREE Event Phone App: Download SHOW Map App for Android.
Visit NRAAM.org for event schedules and Atlanta hotel information.
There will also be music events including a big show on April 26th with country music stars Big & Rich performing in the Sidney Marcus Auditorium.
The 2025 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits will feature Voices of the Second Amendment. Popular media hosts and podcasters will broadcast from a prominent “Radio Row” at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. If you’re at the event, you can meet your favorite content creators who do podcasts, YouTube videos, reels, and live radio related to the Second Amendment, the shooting sports, and hunting. And NRA members (and gun owners) nationwide can tune in to the broadcasts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, April 25-27, 2025. The three-hour broadcast times are: 9 AM till noon, noon to 3 PM, and 3 PM to 6 PM.
The 2025 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits will take place at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) on April 24-27, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Exhibit Hall is open the 25th through the 27th and will showcase over 14 acres of guns and gear. There will also be numerous special events, plus entertainment. If you plan to attend, be sure to register for the event and book your hotel soon!
The 154th NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center (see map below). The 14-acre exhibit hall will feature the latest guns and gear from firearm industry companies. The schedule of events also includes educational seminars, product demonstrations, and fundraising banquets to supprt Second Amendment rights.
The 2025 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits has events on the 24th and the convention hall will officially open at 9:00 AM on April 25. NRA members and immediate family receive free entry. Non-members can join online or at the door for immediate access. Visit NRAam.org for more information.
NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits Registration
CLICK HERE to REGISTER for the 2025 NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits. NOTE: NRA Members and their immediate family get FREE ENTRY.
NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits — Special Events
CLICK HERE for list of Special Events. There will be a powerhouse line-up of political speakers this year. In addition there will be major fundraising events featuring products from many companies (see below). Other special events will include: NRA Foundation Banquet and Auction, Women’s Leadership Forum, NRA Ring of Freedom meetings, National Prayer Breakfast and more.
Entertainment
Big & Rich bring their high-energy Country Rock sound to the Annual Meetings. With chart-topping hits like Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy), Lost in This Moment, and Comin’ to Your City, Big Kenny and John Rich are popular entertainers.
The 2025 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits will take place at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) on April 24-27, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Exhibit Hall is open all three days and will showcase over 14 acres of guns and gear. There will also be numerous special events, plus entertainment. If you would like to attend, register for the event and book your hotel soon. The GWCC is the fourth-largest convention center in the United States.
The 2025 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits has events on the 24th and the convention hall will officially open at 9:00 AM on April 25. NRA members and immediate family receive free entry. Non-members can join online or at the door for immediate access. Visit NRAam.org for more information and to purchase tickets for special events.
The 154th NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center (see map below). Thousands of NRA members and their families will gather for a celebration of freedom and American values. The 14-acre exhibit hall will feature the latest guns and gear from firearm industry companies. The schedule of events also includes educational seminars, product demonstrations, and fundraising banquets to supprt Second Amendment rights.
Event Registration
CLICK HERE to REGISTER for the 2025 NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits. NOTE: NRA Members and their immediate family get FREE ENTRY.
CLICK HERE for EVENT Schedule. There will be a powerhouse line-up of political speakers this year. In addition there will be major fundraising events featuring top brand giveaways.
MidwayUSA is Official Sponsor of 2025 NRA Event
The National Rifle Association of America is pleased to announce MidwayUSA as the official sponsor of the 2025 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits to be held in Atlanta, Georgia, on April 25-27. MidwayUSA has been a longtime sponsor of NRA’s annual flagship event.
“We’re pleased to continue our support of the NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits and look forward to joining our customers in Atlanta,” said Adam Augustine, MidwayUSA VP of eCommerce.
President Donald J. Trump will address NRA Members at the 2024 NRA-ILA Leadership Forum.
Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump appears today at the 2024 NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits in Dallas, Texas. Mr. Trump will be the keynote speaker at the 2024 NRA-ILA Leadership Forum this Saturday, May 18th. The Forum starts at 2:00 pm CDT today. This marks President Trump’s ninth NRA appearance, reaffirming his strong commitment to the NRA, the Second Amendment, and American firearm ownership.
Event Starts at 2:00 PM – Doors Open at 12:00 PM. Admission is free and will be first come, first served. Tickets are not required but you must be an NRA Member to attend. You may start lining up at 11:00 AM.
President Trump, an NRA Life Member, first addressed the NRA in Nashville in 2015. Since then, he has been a steadfast advocate for the NRA, the Second Amendment, and self-defense rights. In 2016 he promised to never let NRA members down.
As President, Trump made good on that promise by appointing federal judges who respect the Second Amendment, including three Supreme Court justices who played a pivotal role in landmark Second Amendment rulings such as NYSRPA v. Bruen.
The 2024 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits includes three days of free seminars and special events. Hundreds of companies will showcase guns and gear in the 14-acre Exhibit Hall. The event takes place at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, 650 South Griffin Street, Dallas, TX 75202.
On Sunday, May 19th, The nationally-syndicated radio talk show, Tom Gresham’s Gun Talk, will broadcast a three-hour program live from the Ruger booth at the NRA Annual Meetings in Dallas, Texas. This show will be broadcast live on 270 radio stations nationwide. In addition, the show will be available via internet podcasts, plus you can live-stream with a mobile App.
The live broadcast will run from 1:00 to 4:00 pm Central Time. In addition to Ruger, Tom will showcase other gun and ammunition companies as well as Second Amendment activists. “It’s always great to do a live broadcast in the middle of thousands of Second Amendment supporters,” said show host Tom Gresham. “Doing it from the Ruger booth, talking about the history and the latest products from Ruger and Marlin, just makes it even more fun.”
The Gun Talk Program will feature new products from Ruger and Marlin.
“Gun Talk” is the most popular national radio show about guns, and it ranks #1 on Apple’s rankings of “hobbies” podcasts. CLICK HERE for the complete list of 270+ stations carrying Tom Gresham’s Gun Talk.
In its 28th year of national syndication, Tom Gresham’s Gun Talk® radio show airs live on more than 270 stations every week. Listen on a radio station near you or you can live stream through one of the available Apps. All Gun Talk shows can also be downloaded as podcasts at http://bit.ly/GTRpodcast. Gun Talk is also available on YouTube, Apple iTunes, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and https://guntalk.com.
President Donald J. Trump will address NRA Members at the 2024 NRA-ILA Leadership Forum.
Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump will appear at the 2024 NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits in Dallas, Texas. Mr. Trump will be the keynote speaker at the 2024 NRA-ILA Leadership Forum on Saturday, May 18th. The Forum starts at 2:00 pm on the 18th. This marks President Trump’s ninth NRA appearance, reaffirming his strong commitment to the NRA, the Second Amendment, and American firearm ownership.
Event Starts at 2:00 PM – Doors Open at 12:00 PM. Admission is free and will be first come, first served. Tickets are not required but you must be an NRA Member to attend. You may start lining up at 11:00 AM.
President Trump, an NRA Life Member, first addressed the NRA in Nashville in 2015. Since then, he has been a steadfast advocate for the NRA, the Second Amendment, and self-defense rights. In 2016 he promised to never let NRA members down.
As President, Trump made good on that promise by appointing federal judges who respect the Second Amendment, including three Supreme Court justices who played a pivotal role in landmark Second Amendment rulings such as NYSRPA v. Bruen.
Randy Kozuch, Executive Director of NRA-ILA, added, “President Trump’s presence at the NRA Annual Meetings is a powerful sign of his ongoing commitment to our constitutional freedoms and the [NRA’s] efforts to protect and advance the Second Amendment rights of every law-abiding American.”
The 2024 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits includes three days of free seminars and special events. On display in the 14-acre Exhibit Hall are the latest guns and gear from leading suppliers. In addition, hunting outfitters will promote their services. The event takes place at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, 650 South Griffin Street, Dallas, TX 75202.
NRA Warns Against Booking and Advertising Scams at NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits
The 153rd NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits in Dallas, Texas takes place May 16-19, 2024. As the event draws near, the NRA emphasizes the importance of vigilance against predatory practices in the Tradeshow Industry. Exhibitors and attendees should be wary of various deceptive tactics, spanning from tradeshow services to hotel accommodations, attendee lists, and advertising claims. While some offers may be genuine, many are scams that could lead to financial loss without the promised services or outcomes. Some of the most common scams include:
1. Hotel Rooms/Fake Booking Agents: For the 2024 show, the NRA has partnered with ConferenceDirect as the Official Housing Partner for the Annual Meetings. Scammers may impersonate legitimate hotel representatives or housing bureaus, offering discounted rates to exhibitors and attendees. However, these offers often result in nonexistent reservations or subpar accommodations. CLICK HERE for official NRA Annual Meeting Hotel Reservation Site.
2. Advertising Sales: Scammers lure exhibitors with false promises of exposure through publications, event guides, or online platforms, exaggerating their reach and effectiveness. Some vendors misrepresent advertising channels and ROI, persuading exhibitors to purchase ad space based on misleading claims.
3. Attendee List Sales: Beware of scammers claiming access to comprehensive attendee lists and offering to sell this data to exhibitors. The NRA does NOT sell or distribute attendee lists for the Annual Meetings, so any such offer is a scam.
To avoid falling victim to scams, attendees should:
1. Only use NRA Official Partners
2. Exercise caution with unsolicited offers
3. Do NOT provide personal or financial information without verification
When in doubt, contact the NRA Shows and Exhibits Division to verify that offers or solicitations are from Official Partners. By remaining informed and vigilant, exhibitors and attendees can safeguard themselves.
MAP for Hutchison Convention Center Area in Dallas
The 2024 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits will take place at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center on May 17-19, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. That’s just three weeks away. The Exhibit Hall is open all three days and will showcase over 14 acres of the latest guns and gear from the most popular companies in the Industry. From entertainment to special events, it’s all happening in Dallas. GET More info here: https://NRAAM.org.
Scheduled Events at 2024 NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits
May 16 — NRA Foundation Banquet and Auction
May 16-18 — NRA Voter Verification
May 16-19 — NRA Wall of Guns (with Giveaways)
May 17 — NRA Foundation Nat’l Firearms Law Seminar
May 17 — NRA Clubs and Associations Workshop
May 17 — Co-Ed Women’s Leadership Forum Gala
May 18 — NRA Annual Meeting of Members
May 18 — Hunters’ Leadership Forum Reception
May 19 — National Prayer Breakfast
DATE TBD — NRA Leadership Forum
NRA Convention Exhibitor Floor Plan (Find Company Locations)
Hundreds of leading firearms, ammo, optics, and accessories makers will showcase their products at the NRA convention. CLICK HERE to visit the Floor Plan map page. There you can find booth number for your favorite exhibitors.
MAP for Hutchison Convention Center Area in Dallas
May 16 — NRA Foundation Banquet and Auction
