Thursday Bulletin – December 19, 2024
Executive Director's Message Richard Pearson Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays
from the ISRA family to you and yours! |
Legislative Update We are watching several bills that will probably come up in lame duck session. Tentative lame duck session will be between the 2nd and 8th of January at noon. The
new legislature will be seated January 8th at noon. This is an unusually long time for a lame duck session. There is plenty of mischief that can be done. Aside from our bills, which are listed below, my guess is they are going to try and do as much damage to President-Elect Trump's agenda as possible. HB5888 - Lost and Stolen Firearms HB5891 and SB3971 - Safe Storage of Firearms SB2633 “Karina's Law” - This is a push for gun
confiscation by the police. These bill numbers could change, so be careful about them. Litigation Update The ISRA lawsuit – Harrel v Raoul, has been combined with the National Shooting Sports Foundation – and is now known as Barnett v Raoul – and it’s currently before the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. On December 5th, the Seventh Circuit ruled in favor of the State of Illinois and extended the stay that was issued by Federal District Court Judge Stephen McGlynn. The stay will be in effect until the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals hears the case and makes a decision. This means the PICA is still fully in effect and we are at the mercy of the Seventh Circuit. Presently, we have not received a briefing schedule. And while we hope to move this case along as quickly as possible, the
reality is that it could be another year or so. But whatever the time frame – we will not stop working to advance our position, even if that means petitioning the Supreme Court of the United States. Rest assured, the ISRA will not back down until our 2nd Amendment rights are restored in Illinois – no matter how much it costs or how much time it takes. We won’t back down. Online Store Now Open! We are pleased to announce that the ISRA online store is now open – just in time to find some great gifts for Christmas! If you go to the ISRA website, we have a variety of ISRA items that
you can purchase. Show your colors proudly by purchasing your ISRA items today! Vistit the ISRA Store HERE! In addition to merchandise, the ISRA is also offering GIFT
CERTIFICATES! You can purchase these to put toward a training class offered by the ISRA. Or, of course, you can give an ISRA Membership to the favorite people in your life! Recipients will get all kinds of good information, discounts on ISRA classes, opportunities to learn and challenge themselves, and both you and they will be helping to secure the Second Amendment, all at the same time! It is a great deal and a wonderful stocking stuffer! Call the ISRA office
at 815-635-3198 or visit www.isra.org for more info. Important Announcement - IGOLD The 2025 IGOLD date has
been moved to May 14, 2025. This is due to a change in the legislative calendar. I am looking forward to seeing you there. “12 Days Of Christmas” Raffle There is still time to enter the “12 Days Of
Christmas” Raffle! We will be giving away 12 custom engraved Red Rider BB guns. To be included in our “12 Days Of Christmas” raffle for one of these beautiful BB guns, you must call the ISRA office to buy your tickets. Visit this link, 12
Days Of Christmas Raffle Page , to view the beautiful engraving on this wonderful, custom BB gun. Please call the ISRA office to purchase tickets @ 815-635-3198.
Good
luck! Henry 1000 Man Shoot Rifle Raffle The ISRA will be raffling off rifle #873 out of 1000 Henry Silver Boy rifles. The paperwork is provided to authenticate this rifle was used in
the 1,000-man shoot, and comes with its original case. The winning ticket will be drawn March 31, 2025. This raffle will also go to fund youth shooting programs, so please join in for a chance to win this wonderful firearm!
Purchase Tickets for the Henry 1000
HERE Reminder – Key Tag Donation If you have not sent your donation in for the Key Tag mailing, please try to do so as soon as you can. Education & Training @ ISRA Range, Bonfield, IL. ISRA Academy is continuing to offer CCL renewals each month – 1/06/2025 (Monday) 9:00am – 12:00pm / Range 11
& Clubhouse – Register HERE 1/30/2025 (Thursday) 1:00pm – 4:00pm / Range 11 & Clubhouse – Register HERE 2/1/2025 (Saturday) 9:00am – 12:00pm / Range 11 & Clubhouse - Register
HERE CCL Class – 1/18/2025 (Saturday) 8:30am – 5:00pm / Range 11 & Clubhouse – Register
HERE 1/19/2025 (Sunday) 8:30pm – 5:00pm / Range 11 & Clubhouse – Register HERE NRA Basic Pistol Instructor
Couse – 1/11/2025 (Saturday) 8:30am – 6:00pm / Range 11 & Clubhouse – Register HERE 1/12/2025 (Sunday) 8:30am
– 6:00pm / Range 11 & Clubhouse – Register HERE Glock Armorer Course – 2/11/2025 (Tuesday) 8:00am – 5:00pm / Clubhouse - Register HERE Glock Operator Course – 2/12/2025 (Wednesday) 8:00am – 5:00pm / Range 11 - Register HERE 2/13/2025 (Thursday) 8:00am – 5:00pm / Range 11 - Register HERE Pistol Coaching Class / Level 1 – 3/22/2025 (Saturday) 8:30am – 4:30pm / Range 1 & Clubhouse – Register HERE 3/23/2025 (Sunday) 8:30am – 4:30pm / Range 1 & Clubhouse – Register HERE Pistol Optics Principles with Brian Hill of “The Complete Combatant” – 4/12/2025 (Saturday) 9:00am – 6:00pm / Range 11 & Clubhouse – Register HERE 4/13/2025 (Sunday) 9:00am – 6:00pm / Range 11 & Clubhouse – Register HERE *** Please contact academy@isra.org for any training or class questions and check the ISRA Range Calendar HERE
for links to dates, times, descriptions of ISRA activities and events. The Illinois State Rifle Association is the home of marksmanship in Illinois Tidbits December 21 – Winter begins. It is the shortest day of the year, but the longest night. December 21, 1945 – General George S. Patton dies of a severe neck injury caused by a car accident. General Patton was one of my favorite Generals. He was able to quickly formulate complex
and effective strategies. Besides, he carried a 357 Magnum on one hip and a Colt 45 on the other hip. What's not to like? December 23, 1783 – With a treaty signed, George Washington retires as commander and chief of the Continental Army. He was looking forward to going home to Mount Vernon and spending the remainder of his life with his
wife, Martha. George Washington closed his retirement speech with these words: “Having now finished the work assigned to me, I retire from the great theater of action, abiding in affection. Farewell to this body, whose orders I have so long acted. I here offer my commission and take leave of all the time of employment of public life.” That was George Washington's intention, but history had other plans for him. He helped to write the Constitution of the United States, the Bill of Rights and go on to serve as the first President of the United States. Despite making some mistakes throughout his military career and personal life, he was a great man who learned from those mistakes and never quit. December 23, 1814 – The War of 1812 ends. James Madison was President during the War of 1812 and was the first President to ask Congress to declare war. The War of 1812 happened for three reasons. First was the forced conscription of American seamen onto British
ships. The second was the economic “volcano” of France which hurt American trade. And third, the assignment of Native Americans to make war on people along the frontier of the United States. The British simply disrespected the United States of America and Madison, who was only 5'4” and 100 pounds, was not having any of that. The British had designs on making the United
States part of the British Empire again. In 1814, Napoleon fell from power allowing the British to allocate more resources to fight the United States of America. They burned the White House and other government buildings as a show of contempt towards the upstart country but, despite the United States having a much smaller military, the U.S. won many of the battles against the British. News of an eventual peace treaty traveled slowly, taking two months to reach many places. British forces in some areas were not informed of this treaty and, in one instance, they attacked New Orleans on January 8, 1815. There the British met General Andrew Jackson who, rousing his troops, decimated the superior forces of the opposition...a lesson not lost on the British or the rest of the European powers. December 24, 1923 – President Calvin Coolidge lighted the first official White House Christmas tree. December 25, 350 A.D. – Pope Julius I declares December 25 as the official day that Christ's birth will be celebrated. December 25, 1776 – George Washington crosses the Delaware River and attacks Hessian mercenaries at Trenton, NJ. While the victory was not militarily significant, it did raise the spirits of Americans, giving them added faith in the Continental Army. December 25, 2024 – Merry Christmas everyone!!! While the gun show information shown in this email is believed to be accurate, sometimes changes occur. This is provided for informational purposes only. If your club or organization is holding a gun show, event or class,
let us know the details, and we’d be happy to post it in our Weekly Range Schedule. Dec 21 – Dec22 Crown Point Gun Show, Lake County Fairgrounds, Crown Point, IN
Jan 4 – Jan 5, 2025 **CANCELLED** Decatur Gun & Knife Show, Decatur
Conference Center & Hotel, Decatur, IL Jan 12, 2025 Kane County Sportsman's Show, Kane County Fairgrounds, St. Charles, IL Jan 18 – Jan 19, 2025 Kankakee Gun & Sportsman's Show, Kankakee Co. Fairgrounds, Kankakee, IL. Jan 25
– Jan 26, 2025 Sauk Trail Gun Show, Bureau County Fairgrounds, Princeton, IL. Feb 1 – Feb 2, 2025 Bloomington Gun & Knife Show, Interstate Center, Bloomington, IL. Feb 8 – Feb 9, 2025 Quad Cities Gun Show, QCCA Expo Center, Rock Island,
IL. Feb 9, 2025 Kane County Sportsman's Show, Kane County Fairgrounds, St. Charles, IL. Feb 15 – Feb 16, 2025 Central Illinois Gun Collectors New Berlin Gun Show, Sangamon County Fairgrounds, New Berlin, IL. Mar 1 – Mar 2, 2025 Kankakee Gun & Sportsman's Show, Kankakee Co. Fairgrounds, Kankakee, IL. Mar 7 – Mar 8, 2025 Plainfield Frontiersman Show, Sullivan American Legion, Sullivan, IL. Mar 9, 2025 Kane County Sportsman's
Show, Kane County Fairgrounds, St. Charles, IL. Mar 29 – Mar 30, 2025 Sauk Trail Gun Show, Bureau County Fairgrounds, Princeton, IL. April 13, 2025 Kane County Sportsman's Show, Kane County Fairgrounds, St. Charles, IL. ISRA Grassroots Monthly Meetings
Come and meet fellow activists and learn the latest on protecting our Second Amendment Rights! East Central Illinois - 3rd Thurs – Clifton Sportsman’s Club, 3106 US-45 #52, Clifton, IL; Doors open 6pm; Meeting 7pm – 8pm *****Meeting CANCELLED for
December Northwest Suburban - 3rd Tues – Golden Corral, 1591 S. Randall Rd., Algonquin, IL; Doors open 6pm; Meeting 7pm – 8pm South Suburban/Cook County - 2nd Thurs – Kenootz Pizza, 4659 147th St., Midlothian, IL; Doors open 6:30pm; Meeting 7pm – 8pm Will County - 3rd Wed – Silver Dollar Restaurant, 422 E.
Mississippi Ave., Elwood, IL; Doors open 6pm; Meeting 7pm – 8pm
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