ISRA Thursday Bulletin

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ISRA Thursday Bulletin

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25 April 2013

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE <br />
Last week I told you that our resolve would be tested and tested again and again; and it was later that day. HB0997 was brought to a vote and we fell short. Brandon Phelps (D-Harrisburg) wisely put the bill on postponed consideration meaning it could be recalled for a vote later. We will recall it sometime in the future. We were confident we had the required 71 votes but early in the afternoon the legislators received a full-fledged assault pushing them to vote no on the bill. Speaker Madigan’s staff worked hard to get their votes changed. They were joined by people from Governor Quinn, Lisa Madigan, Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez, and of course Rahm Emanuel. The big advantage they have is they can send their people on to the floor to lobby. Everyone else has to stay out. This is a big unfair advantage governmental organizations have that others do not have. This should be changed.<br />
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Late Friday we learned of a new bill which was supposed to be a compromise bill. Senator Bivins (R-Dixon) and Kwame Raoul (D-Chicago) were assigned to work on the bill. In the end it turned out to be a bad, bad, really bad bill. Senator Bivins wanted nothing to do with the bill and he removed his name from it. As you might imagine it turned out to be a typical gun owners nightmare from Chicago. The bill which will be, we believe, SB0848 has not been assigned to committee at this time. That could change by the time you get this.<br />
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Next week both the House and Senate will be in session and the action will really start in earnest. There will be all kinds of stuff flying around the internet most of which will either not be true at all or half-truths at best. Watch for alerts and take action as the alerts request. Next week’s session starts on Tuesday and runs until Friday. We will be there doing our very best for you.<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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1. The Wounded Warrior fund raiser canceled<br />
2. Combat League Starts Sunday.<br />
3. Tuesday Night Irregular Rifle League starts Tuesday at noon and 5pm<br />
4. Benchrest League Starts Wednesday Afternoon<br />
5. F-Class League Starts at 5pm.

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In the News

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Fox poll: People want guns, NRA beats politicians <br />
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A School Shooting You Won’t See In The News<br />
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House Oversight subcommittees to look at DHS ammo purchases<br />
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Support wanes for stricter gun laws <br />
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On Target Radio, WIND Radio 560 “Listen Live”9pm to 10pm Sunday Night 4/28 <br />
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Legislative

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ILLINOIS SENATE TO TRY TO SNEAK BAD CARRY BILL THROUGH THE BACK DOOR<br />
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Urge Your State Representative to Oppose House Bill 2265<br />
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Bill Status of HB1155 <br />
Bill Status of HB1156 <br />
Bill Status of HB997 <br />
District/Official Search Page <br />

Future Events

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Gun Rights Policy Conference 2013

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Come meet national gun rights leaders and your fellow grassroots activists at the 28th Annual Gun Rights Policy Conference (GRPC 2013) in Houston, TX at the Marriott Hotel Houston, TX Airport hotel on September 27, 28, & 29, 2013. It's free! Does not include your travel or hotel. <br />

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

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Jacksonville Gun & Outdoorsman Show Apr 27 & 28 DIAMOND EXPO CENTER 803 S. Diamond Jacksonville, IL <br />
Paris Gun and Knife Show Apr 27 – 28 Paris American Legion 1301 North Main St. Paris, IL <br />
McHenry Gun Show Apr 28 Holiday Inn Crystal Lake, IL <br />
All American SHO-Show April 27-28 Robinson Community Center, Robinson, IL <br />

Notices

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Bloomberg’s MAIG has made major inroads in Illinois. Check to see if your mayor is on the list of members. Contact them and encourage them to oppose his organization. <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. Give the gift of an ISRA membership. Not an ISRA Member? Join Today!