“I am frequently asked if the ISRA sells our membership list. The answer is absolutely not.” ~ Richard
Pearson
Education & Training @ ISRA Range, Bonfield, IL.
NOTICE: Kevin Kanaski – Mag 20 Class Coming up in May!
(See the ISRA Academy Section above for more info)
*Every Thursday (unless otherwise noted) ISRA Precision Air Pistol Training – Range 12 & Clubhouse – 5:30pm –
7:00pm
April 25 (Saturday) CCL Renewal – Range 11 & Clubhouse – 1:00pm – 4:30pm
April 26 (Sunday) Fortress Defense Consultants – Emergency Treatment of Gunshot Wounds – Range 9 – 9:00am – 5:00pm
May 2 (Saturday) Range Work Day – 8:00am – 4:00pm
May 2 & 3 (Saturday & Sunday) Kevin Kanaski – MAG20 – Range 8 & Clubhouse
– 9:00am – 5:30
June 12 - 14 (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) David Maglio – MAG30 – Range 11 – 8:00am – 6:00
August 20 - 23 (Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun) Massad Ayoob – MAG40 – World Shooting & Recreational Complex – 8:30am – 7:00
August 26 - 30 (Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun) Massad Ayoob – MAG80 – ISRA Range, Bonfield (more info TBA)
*** Please contact academy@isra.org for any training or class questions and check the ISRA Range for links to dates, times, descriptions of ISRA activities and events.
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Tidbits
April 16, 1970 – The Apollo 13 command module—carrying James A. Lovell, Jr., Fred W. Haise, Jr., and John L. Swigert,
Jr.—entered Earth's atmosphere and splashed down, ending one of the most tense chapters in space history; four days earlier an oxygen tank had exploded, threatening the lives of the three astronauts.
April 18, 1775 – Paul Revere, a renowned silversmith, is better remembered as a folk hero of the American Revolution who this night in 1775 made a dramatic ride on horseback to warn Boston-area residents of an
imminent attack by British troops.
The poem "Paul Revere's Ride", written by American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in 1860, commemorated the event and etched the memorable line “the midnight ride of Paul Revere” forever into the hearts and minds of American school children across the country. It was first published in the January 1861 issue of The Atlantic Monthly.
April 18, 1942
– Lieutenant Colonel James Doolittle leads 16 B25 bombers on the famous Tokyo Raid. While the bombers did little damage physically, the Japanese government suffered a great loss and prestige. The Raiders were described in the book 30 Seconds Over Tokyo, written by Ted Lawson. Lieutenant Colonel Doolittle received the Medal of Honor for leading the raid.
April 19, 1775 – The
American Revolution begins. Launched this day in 1775 with the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the American Revolution was an effort by the 13 British colonies in North America (with help from France, Spain, and the Netherlands) to win their independence.
April 21, 732 BC – The City of Rome was founded by twin brothers, Romulus and Remus, according to legend. Romulus killed his twin brother and eventually had
the City of Rome named after him. After all, his brother, Remus, had little to say about it at that point.
April 21, 1789 – John Adams was sworn in as the first Vice President of the United States nine days before George Washington's presidential inauguration.
April 22, 1864 – The U.S. Congress passed the Coinage Act of 1864, which led to “In God We Trust” being
printed on U.S. Coins. The phrase was eventually added to all of the country's currency.
Gun Shows
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.
April 18 – April 19, 2026 Chillicothe Sportsmen's Club Gun & Knife Show, Chillicothe Sportsmen's Club House, Chillicothe, IL.
April 18, 2026 National Civil War, Military, and Collector Arms Show, DuPage County Fairgrounds, Wheaton, IL.
April 19, 2026 Kane County Sportsman's
Show, Kane County Fairgrounds, St Charles, IL.
May 16 – May 17, 2026 Kankakee Gun & Sportsman's Show, Kankakee County Fairgrounds, Kankakee, IL.
June 19 – June 21, 2026 Pecatonica Gun Show, Winnebago County Fairgrounds, Pecatonica, IL.
Sept. 19 – Sept. 20, 2026 Chillicothe Sportsmen's Club Gun & Knife Show, Chillicothe Sportsmen's Club House, Chillicothe, IL.
Sept. 19,
2026 National Civil War, Military, and Collector Arms Show, DuPage County Fairgrounds, Wheaton, IL.
Dec. 6 – Dec. 7, 2026 Chillicothe Sportsmen's Club Gun & Knife Show, Chillicothe Sportsmen's Club House, Chillicothe, IL.
ISRA Town Hall Monthly Meetings
Come and meet fellow activists and learn the latest on protecting
our Second Amendment Rights!
Livingston County – 4th Tuesday of the month – South Post Guns, 104 Livingston Rd., Streator, IL; Social half-hour from 6:00pm – 6:30pm; Meeting at 6:30pm.
Madison County – 1st Wednesday of the month – Piasa Armory, 625 Lewis and Clark Blvd., East Alton, IL; Doors open at 6:15pm; Meeting starts at 6:30pm
Northwest Suburban - 3rd Tuesday of the month – Golden Corral, 1591 S
Randall Rd., Algonquin, IL; Doors open 6pm; Meeting 7pm – 8pm
South Suburban/Cook County - 2nd Thursday of the month – New Location: Papa Joe's Italian Restaurant, 14459 LaGrange Rd, Orland Park, IL; Doors open 6:00pm; Meeting 7pm – 8pm
Will County - 3rd Wednesday of the month – Silver Dollar Restaurant, 422 E. Mississippi Ave., Elwood, IL; Doors open 6pm; Meeting 7pm – 8pm
