An NRA Woman’s Guide to the NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits

Fill your weekend with empowering women’s events, educational information and tons of fun!

by posted on April 29, 2022
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If you’re attending the NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits May 27-29, 2022, there are quite a few events specifically geared toward women that you won’t want to miss. #SpeakYourTruth for the Second Amendment surrounded by wonderful women who share your values and passion for freedom at these gun-girl-power functions!

NRA Women Booth
9 a.m. - 6 p.m. May 27-28, Friday and Saturday; 10 am - 5 pm on May 29, Sunday
Visit the NRA Women’s Booth (adjacent to the main NRA booth) to learn more about the NRA’s programs for women and get to know other NRA women of shared values and interests. Princess Diana’s 1981 Royal Wedding Shotgun will also be on display (courtesy of the NRA National Firearms Museum) during exhibit hall hours.

The Westley Richards 12-gauge side-by-side shotgun was created in Birmingham, England, for the 1981 nuptials of Lady Diana Spencer and HRH Prince Charles, Prince of Wales. This exquisite firearm was engraved by the Brown Brothers with gold crests and floral accents. The British royal seal and other heraldic emblems of the couple are included in the decoration. It’s something you’ll definitely want an up-close look at!

16th Annual NRA Women’s Leadership Forum Luncheon & Auction
9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. on May 27, Friday
This is the most anticipated NRA women’s event of the year, and you’re invited! Be part of this unforgettable gathering of likeminded women as we celebrate the sisterhood we share, participate in live and silent auctions, and raise funds essential to strengthening the NRA’s fight to protect our freedom. You’ll also hear from impactful speakers such as Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears. Find tickets for this truly life-changing event here!

NRA Women Mix & Mingle
4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. on May 27, Friday
You’ll also have a chance to see Princess Diana’s shotgun during the NRA Women Mix & Mingle event. Stop by our booth on Friday afternoon to hear from influential NRA Women—NRA leaders, athletes, ambassadors and more—and enjoy time networking and socializing with other NRA women. The Mix & Mingle event is for NRA Women of all ages. Just don’t forget to wear your NRA Women teal for a giant group photo! You might even be lucky enough to receive one of our giveaways.

REALIZE Your Carry Options CCW Fashion Show
5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m., May 28, Saturday
This one isn’t just for the ladies, but no NRA Woman will want to miss the chance to support the REALIZE Firearms Awareness Coalition, a not-for-profit organization designed to educate Americans on the Second Amendment and emphasize firearms education for women. You’ll get to enjoy both his and her fashion that will actually conceal your firearm in style. You might even recognize some of the models of this CCW fashion show as the powerful women for gun rights who make up the DC Project. The DC Project is dedicated to the education, preservation and advocacy of the Second Amendment on both national and state levels of government. Get your tickets now for a night of fun and fashion inspiration.

NRA Women New Energy Breakfast
9:30 a.m. on May 29, Sunday
This special Sunday breakfast program will feature coffee and conversation with women of shared values. Attendees will hear from NRA leaders and special guests, and make new friends in the firearms community. It’s a great way to wrap up a fun-filled weekend of education, entertainment and empowerment. Breakfast will be served in room 320 at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door; find yours here.

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