We invite you to attend our 16^th Annual ISRA/NRA Open House, this Saturday, June 16, 2018.  All law-abiding citizens are welcome to join us at this fun and worthwhile event!  We offer FREE admission, parking and safety orientation.  We hope to see you there!

On June 14, 1775, the United States Army was formed.  The early years were a struggle, to say the least.  George Washington, his Generals, his staff, and the selfless sacrifice of the individual soldiers and their families, held the army together by sheer will.  The Oneida Indians showed up at Valley Forge with 600 bushels of white corn (about 33,000 pounds) to feed the starving army.  They had carried it on their backs for miles.  It was a miracle.

Today we have come a very long way.  Not only is the United States Army the best the world has ever seen, they are celebrating their 244^th birthday.  Happy Birthday U.S. Army and thanks to all who are serving or have served.  We are proud of you!

Today is also Flag Day.  On this date in 1777, the Second Continental Congress officially adopted the flag of the United States.  In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed this day as Flag Day and in 1946, Flag Day was established by Congress.  Show them you are a proud American and fly the United States flag.

Many of you have been asking about SB337, the latest gun dealer licensing bill.  SB337 is worse than SB1657 because it contains a back door registration component.   As soon as SB337 was passed, a “motion to reconsider” was filed, which means the bill cannot go to the Governor until that motion is either withdrawn or voted on.  This is, undoubtedly, a political ploy designed to hurt Governor Rauner.  It will be November before we see anything unless the motion is withdrawn.    

On Tuesday, a judge in the Circuit Court of Lake County issued a temporary injunction preventing the Village of Deerfield from enforcing their so-called assault weapons ban.  The plaintiffs in the case are the Illinois State Rifle Association, Second Amendment Foundation and Deerfield resident Daniel Easterday.

The Deerfield Ordinance banned possession of legally owned semi-automatic firearms, original capacity magazines, required them to be turned into the village or be confiscated and destroyed, and included a $1000 a day fine for not doing so.  It should be noted that the Brady Campaign provided the village’s legal services pro bono (free).

Our ISRA attorney, David Sigale, did a great job.

This is not over.  We now have to get a permanent injunction. 

I want to thank our members for their dues, donations and faith in the Illinois State Rifle Association.  It is you who stand squarely in the pass at this Thermopylae!

The latest numbers are in:
FOID – 2,298,415
ILCCL – 300,068

My goal was to reach 300,000 ILCCLs in five years: the goal has been met in four and a half years.

Thanks for being a member.

Upcoming Events: ISRA Calendar
For more information, visit www.isra.org

Thursday, June 14, 2018
ISRA Smallbore Rifle League
ISRA Smallbore F-Class League

Friday, June 15, 2018
In preparation of our Open House, ALL ISRA Ranges are closed

Saturday, June 16, 2018
ISRA NRA Day Open House

Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Tuesday Night Irregular Rifle League
Combat Paper Steel League

Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Bench Rest League
Wednesday Night F-Class League

Saturday, June 23, 2018
Project Appleseed
Intro to Low Light Home Defense Pistol, Carbine, Shotgun

Illinois Gun & Trade Shows

Pecatonica Gun Show
Pecatonica, IL – Winnebago County Fairgrounds
Dates: June 22 through 24, 2018
Hours: Friday: 4:00pm-9:00pm
             Saturday: 9:00am-5:00pm
             Sunday: 9:00am-3:00pm

Belleville Gun & Knife Show
Belleville, IL – Belle-Clair Expo Center
Dates: June 23 & 24, 2018
Hours: Saturday: 9:00am-5:00pm
             Sunday: 9:00am-3:00pm
Admission: $6.00
 
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