ISRA Director's Message

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ISRA Thursday Bulletin

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21 March 2013

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE <br />
If you watched the news you may have seen the exchange between California Senator Diane Feinstein and Texas Senator Ted Cruz. The most telling substance that came out of that discussion was Feinstein's attitude toward the Second Amendment and anyone who supported The Right to Keep and Bear Arms. There is no question the Feinstein is an arrogant elitist. She indicated she and her left wing posse would pass as many anti-gun bills as possible and if the Second Amendment advocates wanted their rights back they could take their case to the Supreme Court of the United States.<br />
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One of the Founding Fathers described the United States Constitution as the chains that bind the government to protect the people from the government. People like Diane Feinstein is why the Constitution is there. Don't be fooled. People like her exist at all levels of government. The State Capitol is no exception. I know that some of you get tired of all the alerts but please remember the price of liberty is vigilance combined with action.<br />
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The next two weeks the General Assembly will be in recess for Spring break. The ISRA will still be working for you. Please don't forget the ISRA-PVF dinner on April 4th. You will receive information by U.S. Mail soon.<br />
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Thanks for being a member. <br />
Richard Pearson<br />
ISRA Executive Director<br />
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At The Range (Upcoming)

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Appleseed Shoot - April 6 & 7 Information and signup <br />

300 Yard Rage: Temporary Closure!

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16 February, 2013: Until Further Notice, Please Note:<br />
The 300 yard range will be temporarily closed for the next three weeks due to the baffle construction being done. When the construction crew is not working their crane as well as other equipment may or may not be in the way. That call would need to be determined by the RSO presently working that day. The 200 yard line at the high power range may still be utilized being that the work is performed at the 300 yard line.<br />
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The 100yd, 100m, and pistol ranges are not impacted by this activity.<br />
Thank you for your consideration during this temporary inconvenience.

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In the News

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DiFi dissed as Dems drop gun ban from agenda<br />
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Colorado now ‘occupied territory’ and Magpul is leaving<br />
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Reflections Of IGOLD by Don Bekeleski <br />
Survey Results Show Gun Owners Do Not Support Gun Control And Don't Trust Politicians<br />
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Routt and Moffat county sheriffs say they won't, and can't, enforce new Colorado gun laws<br />
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Florida firearm violence hits record low; concealed gun permits up<br />
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Colorado Gun Laws: Not a screw up but a set up to trap Citizens.<br />
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On Target Radio, WIND Radio 560 “Listen Live”9pm to 10pm Sunday Night 3/24 <br />
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Legislative

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Springfield Report - Message from NRA Lobbyist Todd Vandermyde, 3/20/2013 <br />
Bill Status of HB1155 <br />
Bill Status of HB1156 <br />
District/Official Search Page <br />

Future Events

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CLEAR YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE NIGHT OF APRIL 4^TH: ISRA-PVF Fundraiser <br />

IIlinois State Indoor Pistol Championships

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NRA Open Indoor Bullseye State Championships (Elgin Rifle Club) March 23 & 24, 2013<br />
Flyer Here<br />
Two Line callers are still needed for Saturday! Call John at 773-588-0123. <br />
NRA Open Indoor Bullseye State Championships ( (Highland Pistol & Rifle Club) April 13 & 14, 2013<br />
Flyer Here <br />
ISRA-U!<br />
For all these ISRA-U classes, click here for details! <br />
March 23, 2013 Civil War Firearms and Robert E Lee <br />
Location for all the above classes: Lion’s Club, Bonfield, IL 10:00 am to 2:00 pm <br />

Gun Shows<br />
(Check our calendar for more details!

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Princeton Gun Show Mar 23 & 24 Bureau County Fairgrounds Princeton, IL <br />
Arcola Gun & Knife Show Mar 23 & 24 Best Western Convention Center Arcola, IL <br />
Woodstock Gun Show Mar 24 VFW Post 5040 Woodstock, IL <br />
McHenry Gun Show Mar 24 Holiday Inn Crystal Lake, IL <br />

Notices

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For those individuals who has their bus cancelled for IGOLD due to the weather, the ISRA is giving refunds. Please contact the office at 815-635-3198 for further information. <br />
Junior Highpower fundraiser M4 match - View the flier and register today! <br />
What has the ISRA done to support your firearm rights? Has anyone ever asked you this? Click here! <br />
We are looking for volunteers to run the ISRA tables at Rockford area gun shows. If interested, call or email the office for more information. <br />
Save the date! On Thursday, April 4, 2013, the ISRA Political Victory Fund will hold its 2013 fund raising banquet. There will be plenty of fine firearms to raffle off, a nationally known keynote speaker, and great pro-gun networking opportunities for those who attend. So, mark the date down now – April 4, 2013, Diplomat West Banquets, Elmhurst, IL. Doors open at 5:30 for a social/networking hour with dinner served at 7:00. Give the gift of an ISRA membership. Not an ISRA Member? Join Today!