Fairfax, Va.— -(Ammoland.com)- The National Rifle Association (NRA) Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) today announced that Vice President Mike Pence will keynote the annual NRA-ILA Leadership Forum on Friday, May 4, in Dallas, Texas. The event kicks off the 2018 election cycle and will feature a powerful lineup of pro-freedom speakers.

“It's an honor to have Vice President Pence address our members in Dallas. He is a lifetime supporter of the Second Amendment and he has a long a record of fighting to defend our freedoms. Now more than ever we need principled people in public office who will fight to defend the Constitution. Our members are excited to hear him speak and thank him for his leadership.” —Chris W. Cox, executive director of the NRA-ILA

WHAT: NRA-ILA Leadership Forum

SPEAKERS:

NRA Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre

NRA-ILA Executive Director Chris W. Cox

Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President

Gov. Greg Abbott, Texas

Sen. John Cornyn, Texas

Sen. Ted Cruz, Texas

Gov. Pete Ricketts, Nebraska

Rep. Richard Hudson, North Carolina

Mark Geist, Benghazi Survivor

Diamond & Silk, Social Media Personalities

Dana Loesch, NRA Spokesperson

Charlie Kirk, Turning Point USA Founder

WHERE:

Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Arena

650 S Griffin St, Dallas, TX 75202

WHEN:

Friday, May 4, 2018

12:00 — 3 pm

Doors Open at 10:00 am

Program begins at 12:00 pm

MEDIA CREDENTIALS: To obtain media credentials please click here. Credential requests must be received by midnight EST Wednesday, April 25, 2018.

Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America's oldest civil rights and sportsmen's group. More than five million members strong, NRA continues to uphold the Second Amendment and advocates enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce crime. The Association remains the nation's leader in firearm education and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the armed services. Be sure to follow the NRA on Facebook at NRA on Facebook and Twitter @NRA.