Come See VSSA at the NRA Carry Guard Expo

Join VSSA at the second annual NRA Carry Guard Expo at the Greater Richmond Convention Center in Richmond, VA, September 14-16!  We'll be in Booth 801 next to the NRA Store.

The NRA Carry Guard Expo is an educational and interactive experience dedicated to individuals interested in increasing their knowledge and skills within personal protection, concealed carry and home defense. Whether just starting out or actively engaged in the personal safety and protection of yourself and your family, this unique event will equip you with the products, skills, knowledge and mindset necessary to prepare and defend yourself when a threat arises.

Over the course of the show, you'll have the opportunity to attend an array of seminars and workshops featuring the best personal protection and concealed carry practices taught and demonstrated by leading experts and instructors from across the country. The expo will feature an exhibit hall chock-full of top companies ranging from firearm manufacturers, concealment and storage products and home defense solutions, to knife manufacturers, tactical gear and advanced training options.

Exhibit Hall

Fashion Show

Interested in volunteering? If you can spare a couple of hours, you can help introduce VSSA to thousands of gun owners.  We especially have a need for volunteers on Saturday from 12:00 Noon to 6:00 PM but you can volunteer any time over the three days.  If for some reason you can't attend the VSSA Annual Meeting scheduled for Saturday, September 15th, but plan on being at the Carry Guard Expo, please consider volunteering at the VSSA Booth.  If you are interested, please send an email to david.adams@myvssa.org and specifiy when you are available.  We need to submit the names for exhibitor badges by August 29 so please let us know as soon as possible.

NRA Carry Guard Expo Coming to Richmond

The National Rifle Association has announced that the next NRA Carry Guard Expo will take place Sept. 14-16, 2018, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center.

The NRA Carry Guard Expo is a three-day educational and interactive experience dedicated to individuals interested in increasing their knowledge and skills of personal protection, concealed carry and home defense. This event will equip novices and experts alike with the products, skills, knowledge and mindset necessary to be prepared to respond when a threat arises.

The NRA Carry Guard Expo’s exhibit hall will feature leading firearm and accessory companies showcasing their most advanced guns and gear designed for self-defense and concealed carry. The expo will also conduct a live product demo show in which concealment clothing and gear designed for men and women will be modeled.

Visitors can attend more than 120 seminars and workshops featuring the best personal protection and concealed carry practices taught and demonstrated by leading experts and instructors from across the country, including NRA Carry Guard, the nation’s most comprehensive coverage and training for those who carry a gun.

The NRA Carry Guard Expo is the firearms education event of the year. Seminar topics will include Emergency Preparedness, How to Interact with Law Enforcement while Carrying, Handgun Fit & Function for Women, Perfecting Practice on the Range and at Home, The Concealed Carry Lifestyle, Making Your Own First Aid Kit, Creating a Home Defense Plan and many more.

To learn more about the NRA Carry Guard Expo, visit the event website at www.nracarryguardexpo.com. Check back regularly to view updates on announcements, training opportunities, and seminars scheduled for the event. Learn more about NRA Carry Guard by visiting www.nracarryguard.com.