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We have to offer a hat tip to Ballistic Deanimation for pointing out this great article by Patrik Jonsson in the Christian Science Monitor titled:
A rifle in one hand, a laptop in the other. Behind the scene with pro-gun bloggers. Jonsson’s article covers the rise of “new media” bloggers covering the 2009 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits, and does it without the elitist condescension commonly found in the “old media” (does anyone remember Dan Rather?). Its an even handed portrayal of citizens who are active in the shooting sports, who also happen to write about their interests on the internet. The article features several of the participants from the 2nd Amendment Blog Bash. Have a look and let us know what you think.

Speaking of citizens utilizing their first amendment rights to express views that are not represented by many of the mainstream news journalists, it just so happens that the Days of Our Trailers blog debuted their new Unorganized Militia patches at the NRA Convention today. Thanks to the generosity of ThirdPower, we were fortunate enough to receive the full assortment of patches, stickers, and even a pin.

Cruise on over to Days of Our Trailers site to see the new designs. We’ll also post more photos of the new patches, once we have time to sew them on our shooting jackets.

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The NRA’s 138th Annual Meeting and Exhibits opens to public on Friday May 15, 2009 at the Phoenix Civic Plaza and Convention Center. The NRA Celebration of American Values exhibit halls will provide you with a cool respite from the scorching Arizona sun. Thanks to Bitter for hooking us up with the 2nd Amendment Blog Bash, so that we could help bring you the inside track on the happenings this weekend. Take a peek at the Exurban League to see some of the fun that has already happened!

If you are planning on attending the NRA Meeting and Exhibits, you are in for a treat! The schedule is jammed full with everything from an indoor air rifle range and manufacturer and dealer exhibits, to book signings with Uncle Ted (Ted Nugent) and Colonel Oliver North. The Civic Plaza is decked out for the event and you can comfortably spend time around fellow shooters and hunters.

Admission to the NRA Convention is free for NRA members and for nonmembers its only $10 and includes a free NRA Associate Membership!

Come check out the NRA Celebration of American Values!

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We would like to welcome the NRA and all members and guests to our great state.  For those who aren’t aware, The NRA is holding The 138th NRA Annual Meeting & Exhibits at the Phoenix Convention Center May 14th – May 17th.

Highlights of this convention and event include NRA’s Celebration of American Values Leadership Forum on Friday, 300,000 sq. ft. of exhibitors showing off their latest and greatest, and TED, WHITE and BLUE featuring Ted Nugent (Hooray for Uncle Ted!).

We are very happy to report that we will be attending as media, and we plan on bringing you as much information as possible about this great event. Thanks to Rachel, Bitter and the rest of the NRA press crew for making this possible (hope you like the tortillas)!

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