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Last Chance! Inaugural Second Amendment Youth Leadership Conference!

Thursday, April 2, 2015

Last Chance! Inaugural Second Amendment Youth Leadership Conference!

Time is running out to RSVP for the first-ever Second Amendment Youth Leadership Conference!

Special guest speakers just confirmed! Don't miss your opportunity to hear them talk about their experiences and the importance of getting involved in the fight to protect our Second Amendment rights!

In conjunction with this year's Annual Meeting and Exhibits, NRA-ILA will host the first-ever Second Amendment Youth Leadership Conference on Friday, April 10th at 10 a.m. RSVP TODAY!

Confirmed special guest speakers now include:

  • NRA-ILA Executive Director, Chris Cox!
  • U.S. Senator for South Carolina, Lindsey Graham!
  • Mississippi Governor, Phil Bryant!
  • Tennessee Congresswoman, Marsha Blackburn (R-7)!
  • With more expected! 

Geared specifically toward the next generation of Second Amendment activists, this one-of-a kind event will be an exciting opportunity for students and recent graduates to learn more about the Second Amendment and how to become an effective advocate on their campus and in their community! 

College students who attend will receive a FREE, one-year NRA membership, along with a chance to bring NRA to their campus! Additionally, the first 100 students to register for the conference will also receive a free commemorative shirt.  At the conference itself, there will be opportunities to win additional NRA "swag," along with free admission to the NRA Annual Meeting and special events! 

Inaugural Second Amendment Youth Leadership Conference
Friday, April 10th | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Omni Nashville Hotel in Legends Ballroom ABC

Attendance is FREE, but due to the anticipated interest in this first-of-its-kind event, pre-registration is strongly recommended.  Don't let this opportunity pass you by and be sure to invite your friends!

We look forward to seeing you in Nashville!

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