National Rifle Association convenes in Houston

Heath Bryant helps his 5-year-old son, Tate, to shoot a target using a video game-style gun at an exhibit booth during NRA Youth Day events at the National Rifle Association's 142 Annual Meetings and Exhibits in the George R. Brown Convention Center Sunday, May 5, 2013, in Houston, Texas.

More than 70,000 people are expected to attend the event with more than 500 exhibitors represented.

NRA members listen to speakers during the group's 142 Annual Meetings and Exhibits in Houston, May 4, 2013.

Association leaders told members Saturday that the fight against gun control legislation is far from over, with battles yet to come in Congress and next year's midterm elections, but they vowed that none in the organization will ever have to surrender their weapons.

Glenn Beck speaks during the NRA convention in Houston, May 4, 2013.

A protestor holds a sign in favor of gun regulation outside the 2013 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, May 4, 2013.

A young man sizes-up an assault style rifle during the NRA's annual convention in Houston, May 3, 2013.

A bra with a built in concealed firearm holster made by Flashbang Holsters is displayed during the NRA convention, May 4, 2013.

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin speaks during the leadership forum at the National Rifle Association's annual meeting, May 3, 2013.

An exhibitor sits in his booth during the 2013 NRA convention in Houston, May 3, 2013.

Vintage handguns are displayed during the NRA convention, May 5, 2013.

A man wearing a t-shirt quoting Gen. George S. Patton attends the National Rifle Association's annual convention, May 3, 2013.

Texas Gov. Rick Perry speaks during the leadership forum at the National Rifle Association's annual meeting in Houston, May 3, 2013.

Harry McKay, right, of Tampa, Fla., dressed as Patrick Henry talks with Ray Henicke of Abilene, Texas and his wife, Karen Henicke as they wait in line for the Glenn Beck book signing event during the NRA convention, May 4, 2013, in Houston.

NRA members line up to meet musician Ted Nugent at the NRA convention in Houston, May 5, 2013.

With a little help, a child shoots an Airsoft gun at a target during NRA Youth Day events at the National Rifle Association convention, May 5, 2013.

Attendees move through the exhibition hall in the George R. Brown Center during the National Rifle Association's annual convention in Houston, May 3, 2013.

Attendees carry guitars that look like assault rifles as they ride an escalator during the NRA convention, May 5, 2013.

Taya Kyle, widow of author and former army sniper Chris Kyle, becomes emotional while speaking during the leadership forum at the National Rifle Association's annual convention, May 3, 2013 in Houston.

NRA member and musician, Ted Nugent, greets fans and signs autographs at the NRA convention in Houston, May 5, 2013.

13-year-old Jacob La looks down the sight of a mounted machine gun, during the NRA convention, May 4, 2013.

Attendees look at a display of tactical shotguns during the 2013 NRA convention, May 3, 2013.

An attendee inspects a Savage 22 Single Shot "Rascal" youth model rifle during the NRA convention, May 4, 2013.

NRA convention attendee Ann Peay wears a bullet necklace, May 4, 2013.

Attendees visit the Para booth during the 2013 NRA convention, May 5, 2013.

Attendees take a break during the NRA convention, May 4, 2013.

Convention attendees look at handguns at the NRA convention in Houston, May 4, 2013.

A young NRA convention attendee inspects an assault rifle, May 4, 2013.

License plates are displayed in the NRA Store during the convention, May 5, 2013.

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