In the May-June issue of Women & Guns Magazine there is an excellent article entitled “So You Want To Become a Firearms Instructor”.
Richard Pearson
What Gun Control Happens in New York, Doesn’t Stay in NY
Before I get 5000 emails from those of you who don’t care about New York, remember that what happens elsewhere will happen here…
Comcast Bans NRA Gun Images – You Have To Be In This Fight
Now Comcast, the cable network, has told the NRA that they cannot show any firearms in their ads…WTF?
This Can’t Be Happening To Me – I’m A Good Person
Bad things do happen to good people. That is the way it is. It is up to each of us to be prepared and ready. That is just the way it is…
Armed Robber’s Family Complains He Was Shot Too Many Times
He threatened a clerk and when another employee appeared, the robber pointed the gun at her and ordered her to the back of the store…
Illinois Is Not The Worst Government In The United States
I know most Illinois citizens are upset with what is going on in Springfield so let me clear it up for you.
America Needs More Concealed Carry Permits
Not every mayor in the world is as empty headed on guns as some mayors in the United States.
Sorry, Obama, Lawful Gun Owners Won’t Be Paying Penance For Acts of a Mass Murderer
The ISRA hates to disappoint Mr. Obama but the nation’s lawful firearm owners won’t take it on the chin because a bigot decided to murder Christian people…
Illinois Turns The Page from Summer to Fall
The first of September is suddenly upon us and the summer of 2015 seems to be vanishing like a shooting star in the night…
115th Grand American Trapshooting Championships Winding Down
The firing lines are populated by shooters from not only the United States but also from Canada, Australia, Brazil, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom…
Martin O’Malley, Democrat Presidential Wannabe, Calls for National Gun Registration
If any of the Democrat Presidential candidates are nominated, they will all push for what O’Malley has just enunciated…
Crazy Father Pfleger Lawsuit: ‘2nd Amendment Violates The Civil Rights Of Blacks’
The lawsuit by renegade priest Michael Pfleger, contends that free exercise of the 2nd Amendment violates the civil rights of Black people living in Chicago…
Help Illinois State Rifle Association Win a Share of $100,000
I want to thank all of you who went to the Luckygunner.com website survey and submitted a vote to help the ISRA win a $100,000…
The Gathering Storm of Anti-Gun Money
I am watching the gathering Anti-Gun Storm growing, to be launched against gun owners across the nation, by people like Michael Bloomberg, George Soros & others. Fueled by unlimited money…
Illinois 2015 Spring Legislative Session Update, Week of May 28th
For the first time in years we have a divided government. The Governor’s mansion is controlled by the Republicans and the legislature is controlled by the Democrats…
The Illinois Shadow Government
The amendment process can be a useful tool in crafting good legislation, but it can just as easily be used as a subterfuge for things like tax increases or restrictions on your 2nd Amendment rights…
Illinois State Rifle Association Executive Director’s Message April 2nd 2015
Nearly every other Thursday Bulletin I admonish everyone, including myself, to be prepared for a possible domestic attack…
IL Accepting New FOID Applications -ISRA Executive Director’s Message March 12th 2015
Don’t forget IGOLD on March 18, 2015. The weather should be warmer. I am looking forward to seeing everyone there…
Illinois State Rifle Association Executive Director’s Message January 15 2015
Like you, I have been watching the recent attacks in France. It seems incredible to me that our Political Leader can’t see that this is a war on western civilization…
Illinois State Rifle Association Executive Director’s Message – January 2015
It is amazing to me that we are already in 2015. The year 2014 was a huge year for the Illinois State Rifle Association…
This Week Australia’s National Gun Free Zone Gets Innocent People Killed
Australia is the darling of the gun control crowd because, except for a few sport shooting activities, guns are banned…
Elections & Black Powder Competitions ISRA Executive Director’s Message
The true effect of this election will not be seen for some time. The real outcome will be determined by how strong the will is of gun owners in Illinois and the United States…
Peoria IL, Gives In & Repeals Unecessary Concealable Weapons Ordinance
We are now looking at other municipalities who have such noxious ordinances. This is why being a member of the Illinois State Rifle Association is so important…
First Time Shooters – Illinois State Rifle Association Executive Director’s Message
Last weekend I engaged in one of my favorite activities – teaching people how to shoot…
When Evil Comes Preparedness & Training Take Over
Just because you have training doesn’t mean something won’t happen nor doesn’t mean you will survive, but it unquestionably improves your chances of survival…
Pray For The Best, Prepare For The Worst – ISRA’s Executive Director’s Message
Our elected leaders are playing a dangerous game of appeasement – telling our foreign enemies that we’ve been wrong while they’ve been right and that the United States is willing to back off…
Illinois Residents Want To Know, When Should I Carry?
For those with Illinois concealed carry licenses the question is “When should you carry?” The answer is
Illinois State Rifle Association Building Bridges to Gun Sports
The Illinois State Rifle Association engaged in a bit of bridge-building this past weekend in the form of the Association’s 12th-annual range open house. Hundreds of new shooters were in attendance…
ISRA Executive Director Father’s Day Message
Adults need to do more than just buy a kid a video game; adults need to be mentors. The shooting sports are a perfect way to do that…
Illinois State Rifle Association Thursday Bulletin – 4/10/2014
Word travels fast in any street-wise environment so I am sure not only are there two criminals considering alternate career options but others as well…