Former President Donald Trump and Texas Governor Greg Abbott will be making appearances at the National Rifle Association's (NRA) Annual Meeting, set to take place in Dallas on Saturday. The event, which will be held at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, will mark Trump's ninth address on the NRA stage.

Randy Kozuch, the Executive Director of NRA-ILA, expressed his excitement over Trump's presence at the meeting and stated that it serves as a powerful indication of his ongoing dedication to protecting the constitutional freedoms and Second Amendment rights of law-abiding Americans.

Trump, who is now a Republican presidential nominee, is expected to lend his support to the NRA and advocate for the rights of gun owners during his speech at the event. This comes as the NRA finds itself in the process of selecting new leadership, following the resignation of Wayne LaPierre, the organization's longtime chief, citing health reasons as his motivation for stepping down earlier this year.

As the NRA Annual Meeting gears up, anti-gun groups including Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action held a rally outside of Dallas City Hall. Their purpose was to call for greater accountability from the gun industry concerning the nation's gun violence epidemic.

The presence of both Trump and Abbott at the NRA's Annual Meeting highlights the continued significance and influence of the organization within the political landscape. With speeches from prominent figures and the selection of new leadership, the event promises to be an important occasion for NRA members and supporters alike.