INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Gov. Mike Braun announced the National Rifle Association has selected Indianapolis as its host city for its Annual Meetings & Exhibits convention in 2029 and 2031.

The NRA previously came to Indianapolis in 2014, 2019 and 2023, hosting more than 600 exhibitors and an estimated 70,000 attendees each year at the Indiana Convention Center.

“On behalf of the Hoosier State, Indiana looks forward to welcoming back the NRA. Our state capital is no stranger to hosting large-scale conventions and events, and our dedicated hospitality workforce of more than 80,000 Central Indiana residents will ensure Hoosier hospitality is felt by all attendees,” Braun said in a news release.

Houston hosted the NRA’s 2026 convention. Atlanta will host it in 2027, and Orlando will host in 2028.

According to the news release from Visit Indy, the NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits “is one of the nation’s largest gatherings of firearm enthusiasts and industry leaders, featuring a vast trade show floor with thousands of firearms from major manufacturers, along with accessories, outdoor lifestyle gear, and hunting products. While many items are available for purchase, firearms and ammunition are not available for cash-and-carry on the show floor. The event also includes banquets, receptions and special events with notable industry and political figures, and is open to NRA members and their immediate family, uniformed law enforcement and youth groups.”

When the NRA convention returns to Indianapolis in 2029, the Indiana Convention Center will have completed its sixth expansion, and the 38-story, 800-room Signia by Hilton hotel will be open and directly connected to the convention center.

“Indianapolis has proven time and again to be an outstanding host for the NRA’s Annual Meetings & Exhibits, and we are thrilled to return in 2029 and 2031,” NRA CEO and Executive Vice President Doug Hamlin said in the news release. “The continued expansion of the Indiana Convention Center, the new Signia by Hilton hotel, and the city’s strong commitment to welcoming our members make Indianapolis the ideal destination. Our attendees and exhibitors can look forward to world-class facilities, genuine Hoosier hospitality, and an unmatched experience celebrating our Second Amendment heritage and outdoor traditions. We deeply appreciate our partnership with Indiana and look forward to bringing tens of thousands of freedom-loving Americans back to the state capital for two more successful conventions.”