ISRA Thursday Bulletin - September 13, 2018
Published: Thu, 09/13/18
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ISRA Thursday Bulletin - September 13, 2018
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Executive Directors Message
When I was interviewed prior to the passing of concealed carry in Illinois, I predicted women, minorities and the elderly would benefit most from concealed carry. John Lott’s latest research bears that prediction in terms of growth of permits. When compared to white men, the growth rate among women is 111% higher, blacks 20% higher and Asians 29% higher. I did not find a number for the elderly but I still think that benefits tremendously from concealed carry. When one looks down the states by percentage of adults carrying concealed, it is obvious that politics play a heavy role in how many carry. In states like New York, New Jersey, and the worst of them all, Hawaii, the numbers are suppressed. While Illinois is now up the over 310,000 range, that could change if the wrong person is elected governor. Remember the day of reckoning is coming. It will be disastrous for firearm owners if J.B. Pritzker is elected. John Lott is a leading researcher and debunker of pervasive left-wing anti-gun baloney. His organization is the Crime Prevention Research Center. Please check out the organization at www.crimeresearch.org. The Chicago crime wave continues to capture the headlines week after week. The 2016 numbers are in and they show the clearance rate for the shootings at a dismal 5%. That means 1 out of 20 are charged. I am not going to blame the Chicago Police Department for these failures. The Chicago PD has had their hands tied behind their backs. They are short of patrol officers, detectives, money and support from the city administration. Meanwhile, the drug fueled gangs are running over everyone. It is well known that if you sign a complaint, testify or even talk to the police, you and your loved ones will face retribution from the gangs. If the police do make an arrest, the Cook County State’s Attorney doesn’t prosecute with much vigor. Gun crimes are dropped or plea bargained down to nothing. These problems can be laid on the doorsteps of City Hall and Cook County. It is also obvious that the city does not have the backs of their law enforcement. These policies have a demoralizing effect on both the police force and individual policemen. It is easy to blame the law-abiding firearm owners and firearms for these problems because it is the politically expedient thing to do. It is also a smoke screen used to avoid talking about a 49% school dropout rate, no jobs and every type of tax available that drives employers and working people out of the city. Thanks for being a member. FOID – 2,280,658 ICCL – 310,543 Upcoming Events: ISRA Calendar For more information, visit www.isra.org Saturday & Sunday, September 15 & 16, 2018 2-day Defensive Firearms Training Course Illinois Short Course Championship Saturday, September 15, 2018 Intro to Firearms for Beginners Sunday, September 16, 2018 Firearms Skills & Drills Tuesday, September 18, 2018 Tuesday Night Irregular Rifle League Wednesday, September 19, 2018 Bench Rest League Wednesday Night F-Class League Saturday & Sunday, September 22 & 23, 2018 DTI – Urban Rifle Project Appleseed Sunday, September 23, 2018 ISRA Bullseye Match Springfield Pistol Match Illinois Gun & Trade Shows Illiana’s Gun Show Danville, IL – Knights of Columbus Hall Dates: September 15 & 16, 2018 Hours: Saturday: 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday: 9:00am-4:00pm Admission: $2.00 McHenry County Gun Show Woodstock, IL – McHenry County Fairgrounds Date: September 23, 2018 Hours: Sunday: 8:00am-1:00pm Admission: $5.00 Pecatonica Gun Show Pecatonica, IL – Winnebago County Fairgrounds Dates: September 28 – 30, 2018 Hours: Friday: 4:00pm-9:00pm Saturday: 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday: 9:00am-3:00pm National Civil War Show & Sale Wheaton, IL – DuPage County Fairgrounds Date: September 29, 2018 Hours: Saturday: 9:00am-4:00pm Admission: $9.00 Collector Arms Dealers Association Gun Show National Civil War Show & Sale Wheaton, IL – DuPage County Fairgrounds Date: Saturday, September 29, 2018 Hours: Saturday: 9:00am-4:00pm Admission: $9.00 Kankakee Gun Show Kankakee, IL – Kankakee County Fairgrounds Dates: September 29 & 30, 2018 Hours: Saturday: 8:00am-4:00pm Sunday: 8:00am-2:00pm Admission: $6.00 Check out ISRA's website at www.isra.org! Tell us what you think! |