Okay, so if you’re following the mainstream media news headlines with respect to this convention, you’d probably expect to see a “clash” or a major confrontation between gun rights advocates/NRA members and gun control activists, descriptions that make it appear as if this is some kind of political warzone.
For example, on Friday MSNBC ran a story entitled, “NRA: Protesters plan a showdown at the gun show.” The opening sentence read, “Gun control advocates plan to clash with members of the National Rifle Association this weekend…”
Likewise, the Houston Chronicle published this article yesterday, “Protesters set sights on NRA meeting Houston.” According to their report, an “alliance of gun-control groups and advocates is planning to press its case at the gun world’s ground zero: The annual National Rifle Association.”
So, what’s the truth? Are there hordes of protesters here at the NRA convention? A coalition or an “alliance” of gun control advocates present? Is there a major showdown? An epic clash between the two sides?
No. Not even close.
From what I’ve witnessed around the premises and from what I’ve heard from fellow journalists and the police officers patrolling the area, there were roughly 5 protesters here on Friday and about 10 protesters here on Saturday.
Now, does that mean they won’t show up by the busloads later today or that they won’t descend on the convention tomorrow by the thousands?
No. But it seems highly unlikely.
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