ISRA Thursday Bulletin

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ISRA Thursday Bulletin

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13 June 2013

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SPECIAL MESSAGE <br />
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The recently passed CCW Bill , HB-183 (as amended) contains a provision to allow local governments to retain bans on semi-auto firearms (so called “Assault Weapons Ban”), or to enact new bans within 10 days of HB-183 becoming law. (ie. If signed by the governor or if it passes into law) <br />
As a result of this, ISRA has received word of several communities holding special city council meetings, or adding items to their agenda to consider this. In towns that never had such a ban in their ordinances before or never felt the need for it, some municipal leaders suddenly feel compelled, spurred to action by messages sent from Lt Gov. Sheila Simon and local representatives.<br />
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What’s at stake? Your right to defend yourself and your family with effective tools, as the firearm that you already own can be impacted by a nebulous “Assault Weapons Ban”. The basic version of this ban usually includes the most popular civilian semi-auto rifle, the AR-15. <br />
It is very important that members stay vigilant of what’s going on in their communities with regards to this issue. Please call the ISRA office or email the ISRA hotline (hotline@isra.org) if you hear about special meetings or agenda items. ISRA can help make sure that your fellow gun owners in your community are made aware so that you can deliver an appropriate message at your city council meetings. ISRA will make resources like talking points and crime stats available to help members deliver an effective message, check for a new webpage soon at: <br />
http:// www.isra.org/townhall . <br />
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Thank you for being an ISRA member. <br />
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Best Regards,<br />
Mike Weisman<br />
ISRA 2^nd Vice President <br />

At The Range (Upcoming)

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NRA DAY / ISRA RANGE OPEN HOUSE SLATED FOR JUNE 22 <br />

In the News

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Randolph County Allows Concealed Carry<br />
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INFORMATIONAL ALERT - What's in the CCW Bill? <br />
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North Shore Townhall Meeting on Municipal Gun Regulations - Thursday, June 13, 7:00pm <br />
Armed Citizen Project in Houston v. unarmed arrogance in Seattle<br />
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SAF RESPONDS TO BLOOMBERG WITH NATIONAL EDUCATION CAMPAIGN <br />
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On Target Radio, WIND Radio 560 “Listen Live”9pm to 10pm Sunday Night 6/16 <br />
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Legislative

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Status of HB183 <br />
District/Official Search Page <br />

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

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McHenry Gun Show Jun 16 Holiday Inn Crystal Lake, 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 />
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