The Illinois General Assembly is in Session and the push to adjournment is on May 31^st.   This is the most dangerous time.  It is no secret; the anti-gun side knows this also.  Please stand by for alerts.

Just when you think it can’t get any nuttier, it does.  An amendment is on the way (I don’t know to which bill yet) which would require a FOID card to purchase non-serial numbered gun parts.  A similar bill was introduced last week in the California legislature.  The point here is not how nutty this is but to point out the lengths and organization of the far reaching anti-gun cabal.  I know most readers of this column understand the concept.  The problem is that 98% of the average hard working Jane and Joe gun owners do not understand the danger; it is up to you and me to educate them to the dangers.  The Chicago City Council has just passed an ordinance that would make it illegal for average law-abiding citizens to buy body armor.  It is already illegal for criminals to buy body armor.  This means that our old friends Jane and Joe homeowner and their family cannot have the protection of body armor when some thug, who is most probably free because he has been given a reduced charge, probation or simply let loose by Cook County, invades their home.  We must, after all, make it fair for the rapists, home invaders, drug dealers and murderers.  This ordinance should be named the Criminal Protection Act.  While there are not many conventions coming to Chicago these days, I would suggest the economic development people for the city contact the National Society of Nitwits.  It looks like the perfect fit.

Time is running out for the anti-gunners to override the Governor’s veto of SB1657, the Gun Dealer Licensing Bill.  A vetoed bill must start in the Chamber where it originated.  Because SB1657 started in the Senate, the time limit is ten days to act.  That means the showdown vote will be next week.  Please call your legislators and remind them to vote against the override.   With all the smoke and fire about SB1657, don’t forget there are other nasty anti-gun bills out there that could move or, even more likely, be amended.  Please stand by for witness slips.  We have already seen the anti-gunners using the “one hour posting notice” tactic to suddenly produce an amendment and jam it through Committee.  I expect this to happen again.

There are plenty of bad bills that bear watching, like HB1465, HB1467 and HB1469.  We will call for witness slips on Amendments to these bills if there is time.  HB1664, the Snitch Bill, is such a bad bill, it doesn’t deserve a decent burial, but it is still out there.

IGOLD is coming up, please try to attend if you can.  I have heard that some groups are bringing buses.  If you are involved with any group who is bringing a bus, I need to know about it so I can make arrangements with the City of Springfield.  We have to be sure there is an accommodation for drop off, pick up and parking of any bus.  Thanks for your help.

Spring has arrived, although it seems to have taken the scenic route to get here.  That means outdoor shooting leagues are starting at the ISRA Range and local clubs everywhere.  Be sure to sign up and participate in one or two near you.

See you at IGOLD!
Thanks for being a member.

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

Saturday, April 14, 2018
2018 ISRA Junior Highpower Team Day at the Range

Sunday, April 15, 2018
ISRA Marksmanship League
Care & Maintenance of the AR15

Tuesday, April 17, 2018
ISRA Tuesday Night Irregular Rifle League Organizational Meeting

Saturday, April 21, 2018
Project Appleseed
Home Defense with Firearms and Emergency Preparedness
New Shooter Highpower Competition Clinic

Sunday, April 22, 2018
Project Appleseed
ISRA Bullseye Match
Defensive Tradecraft LLC and ISRA Training Discovery Days

Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Tuesday Night Irregular Rifle League
Combat Paper Steel League

Wednesday, April 25, 2018
IGOLD
Bench Rest League

Illinois Gun & Trade Shows

Knoxville Gun Show
Knoxville, IL – Knoxville Fairgrounds
Dates: April 14 & 15, 2018
Hours: Saturday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
             Sunday: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Admission: $5.00

Kane County Sportsman’s Show
St Charles, IL – Kane County Fairgrounds
Date: April 15, 2018
Hours: Sunday: 7:30am – 1:30pm
Admission: $5.00

Kankakee Gun Show
Kankakee, IL – Kankakee County Fairgrounds
Dates: April 21 & 22, 2018
Hours: Saturday: 8:00am – 4:00pm
             Sunday: 8:00am – 2:00pm
Admission: $6.00

Crown Point Gun Show
Crown Point, IN – Lake County Fairgrounds
Dates: April 21 & 22, 2018
Hours: Saturday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
             Sunday: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Admission: $5.00

Pine Tree Pistol Club Gun Show
Loves Park, IL – Forest Hills Lodge
Date: April 22, 2018
Hours: Sunday: 8:00am – 3:00pm
Admission: $5.00

National Civil War Show & Sale
Wheaton, IL – DuPage County Fairgrounds
Date: April 28, 2018
Hours: Saturday: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Admission: $9.00

Collector Arms Dealers Association Gun Show
Wheaton, IL – DuPage County Fairgrounds
Date: April 28, 2018
Hours: Saturday: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Admission: $9.00

Sandwich Gun Show
Sandwich, IL – Sandwich Fairgrounds
Dates: April 28 & 29, 2018
Hours: Saturday: 8:00am – 4:00pm
             Sunday: 8:00am – 2:00pm
Admission: $6.00

PVSA Sportman & Gun Show
Wheaton, IL – DuPage County Fairgrounds
Date: April 29, 2018
Hours: Sunday: 8:00am – 1:00pm
Admission: $5.00




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