The National Rifle Association will meet in Texas days after a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers.
The NRA had the option of delaying the convention, particularly as families prepare to bury those killed in the shooting, but "did not choose to do so," Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said during a press briefing Thursday. He noted that the city does not have the "legal right" to cancel a convention.
The city will be providing security for those attending the meeting, he said, as officials urged peace from protesters and attendees. Protest barricades will also be set up, according to Houston Police Chief Troy Finner. The George R. Brown convention center in downtown Houston, is seen with an NRA banner advertising 14 acres of guns and gear for the Houston'22 National Rifle Association convention, on May 25, 2022."We will respect everybody's right to protest and speak their concerns and their voice," Finner said during the briefing. "We will not tolerate destruction of property, nor will we tolerate people assaulting individuals.
The annual NRA meeting typically draws up to 80,000 members, according to the association. Ahead of the convention, the NRA said in a statement that the organization will "reflect on these events, pray for the victims, recognize our patriotic members, and pledge to redouble our commitment to making our schools secure."
Convention attendees look at various rifles and handguns in display cases that will be raffled off at the Gallery of Guns booth at the NRA Annual Meeting held at the George R. Brown Convention Center, on May 26, 2022, in Houston.
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