Over 60,000 attendees are expected at the Annual Meeting and Exhibits sponsored by the National Rifle Association (NRA), marking the event one of the largest in NRA's 141-year old history.. It will be held from April 12-15, 2012, at the America's Center, 701 Convention Plaza, St. Louis.

Leading firearm manufacturers will display the firearm industrys latest and greatest products. Guides and outfitters, various hunting and shooting accessories, and an extensive private collection displayed by NRA-affiliated gun collector clubs will fill acres of convention space. The ever-popular NRAs Celebration of American Values Leadership Forum will take place on Friday, Apr. 13, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. with the names of confirmed speakers to be announced closer to the event.

NRACountry, in collaboration with Bushnell, NRACountry Jam II, on April 13 at the adjoining Ferrara Theatre will feature country music superstar and lifetime NRA member Trace Adkins. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m.

NRAs 4th Annual Celebration of American Values Freedom Event will take place on Saturday, Apr. 14, at 7:30 p.m. Glenn Beck, political commentator and host of the Glenn Beck Program, will be the featured speaker for the evening followed by a performance by award-winning comedian and member of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, Larry the Cable Guy.

Seminars will be held throughout the three-day convention. Topics will include methods of concealed carry, hunting, firearms law, the grassroots workshop and Refuse to Be a Victim. Exhibits provide a safe and fun atmosphere the whole family can enjoy. For instance, the ever-popular air gun range is a top attention-grabber--both for participants and observers.

For more information, including event tickets, please visit here. For directions to the America's Center go here.

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