ILLINOIS HOUSE ADJOURNS WITH NO MOVEMENT ON GUN BILLS BUT DO NOT BE MISLED

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URGENT ALERT – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY <br />
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ILLINOIS HOUSE ADJOURNS WITH NO MOVEMENT ON GUN BILLS – BUT DO NOT BE MISLED<br />
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As reported earlier, the House version of the Cullerton Gun Grab Bill was supposed to be debated before the House Judiciary Committee I at 2:00 PM today. The Chairman of the committee convened the committee, announced that there would be no gun bills debated for the rest of the session, then adjourned. <br />
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From all appearances, this was the end of the push for gun control in the legislature this session. But, don’t be confused – the session ends Wednesday. There is nothing saying that the legislature couldn’t call the bills anyway. So, be on guard and watch for alerts from the ISRA. <br />
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Also, be advised that the newly elected legislature, the 98th General Assembly, gets gaveled into action on Wednesday as well. With several pro-gun stalwarts leaving the legislature, and several brand new gun grabbers to contend with, the next session of the General Assembly promises to be turbulent times for law-abiding gun owners. We will update you as issues arise. <br />
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In short, the entire ISRA lobbying staff would like to say “THANKS” to all those gun owners who stood up this week and told the General Assembly, “NO. . . you can’t take our guns!” The huge response and reaction by the gun-owning public is largely responsible for the failure on the part of Senate President John Cullerton to move his massive gun grab this week. <br />
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We really hate to sound like a broken record, but protecting your rights this past couple of weeks has severely depleted our cash reserves. We honestly don’t like going to the well this often, but we badly need your financial help or we will not be able to field a full staff of lobbyists next week. It would be great if everybody receiving this alert could donate as little as $25, we would be able to continue full speed ahead against the Emanuel/Cullerton attacks on your gun rights. If you don’t step up to help protect your rights, nobody else will!<br />
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On behalf of all law-abiding Illinois firearm owners, thanks for your continued support!<br />
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P.S. Organizers are reporting record crowds at gun shows held this weekend in Marion, IL and the DuPage show in Wheaton.

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If you're not an ISRA member, now is the time. You can join on-line , or over the phone at 815-635-3198. You can download a printable application form here .

Snidely Whiplash

Well, they're your politicians, not mine (fib as opposed to cheesehead), so what do you think happened? Did they come to their senses and realize they were about to violate law-abiding citizen's rights... or do you think they were gutless bastards who decided to let Obomber and Pelousy try it at the national level first, so they wouldn't take any flak over a state level gun-grab?<br />
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Snidely

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Ha! You expect me to know how a politician thinks! How many of our past Governors are in the slammer? Is that a clue?<br />
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But I did have a chat today with [font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Richard Pearson, the Executive Director of the Illinois State Rifle Association. He didn't say anything specific but I got the impression that it was "business as usual." I really think the legislation didn't stand a chance at all and everyone knew it but it was a posturing move to make it look like the Chicago Machine's minions were doing their jobs.[/font]