SB 1657 & HB 1273 go far beyond federal law and are designed to shut down as many FFLs as possible..
Illinois
Illinois: Tell Gov. Rauner Not to Shut Down Your Local Gun Store
Two bills that will drive local gun stores out of business currently sit on the Illinois Governor, Bruce Rauner’s desk. Tell him to Veto these bills..
Firearms Instructor Uses AR-15 to Stop Knife Attack
On 26 February, 2018, Dave Thompson, a firearms instructor, used an AR-15 type rifle to stop a knife attack he witnessed in the apartment complex where he lives.
Illinois | Ban on Guns within 1,000ft of Parks is Unconstitutional
The Supreme Court of Illinois has ruled that a state ban on carrying guns within a 1,000 feet of a park is obviously unconstitutional.
Leftist Koolaid is Thinning, Are We Turning Back to Common Sense?
The Illinois Supreme Court unanimously threw-out a Democrat-sponsored state law that “prohibits the possession of any firearm within 1,000 feet of a park.”
Illinois Reform of Switchblade Ban Officially Signed Into Law
On 14 August, 2017, Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner signed SB 607, the reform of the Illinois ban on switchblade knives, into law.
Knife Rights’ Illinois Switchblade Ban Repeal Signed, Effective Immediately
Knife Rights’ bill to mostly repeal Illinois’ switchblade ban, SB 607, was signed late on Friday by Governor Bruce Rauner. It’s effectively immediately.
Cheap Gun Opportunity? Romeoville IL April 8th at the PD
The Romeoville Police Department in Illinois will be offering $60 cash for firearms turned in to them. Private purchases are difficult in Illinois.
Guyette & Deeter To Hold Annual Spring Decoy and Sporting Art Auction
The world leading antique decoy auction firm, Guyette & Deeter, Inc., is holding a sale April 27 – 28, 2017 in St. Charles, Illinois.
Illinois: Anti-Gun Tax Proposed on Exercising All Second Amendment Rights
In an attempt to address the ongoing budget problem in Illinois, Sen. Hutchinson decided to tax Illinois residents’ Second Amendment rights, and by extension, their right to safety
Federal Court Allows Challenge To Proceed Against Illinois Foster Parent Rules
An IL federal district court judge has denied that state’s motion to dismiss a legal challenge by the Second Amendment Foundation of restrictions on the possession of firearms for personal protection.
Illinois Legislature To Finish Unfinished Business, Gun Bills
While all of the gun bills, both good and bad, are still under consideration, the only one that might be called will be SB433, the suppressor bill.
Thousands of Second Amendment Supporters Will March on Springfield, IL
Mark this important date on your calendar now. If you need to reserve a vacation day before the end of the year – DO IT NOW!
ISRA Thursday Bulletin Update for December 22, 2016
I know it is the season to be jolly, but we need to be sure not everyone is jolly. I’m thinking of the scammers, burglars and internet thieves in particular.
Thousands of Second Amendment Supporters To March on Illinois Capitol
Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day is Wednesday April 5, 2017 at the Prairie Capital Convention Center in Springfield, Illinios.
Illinois: Gun Store Licensing Bill Receives Another Anti-Gun Amendment
IL state Representative Kathleen Willis filed House Amendment 8 to House Bill 1016, another anti-gun amendment that seeks to over-regulate gun dealers & could potentially force gun stores to close…
The Gun Rights Policy Conference and More ~ A Message from ISRA’s Executive Director
Last weekend I attended the Gun Rights Policy Conference (GRPC) in Tampa, Florida. I am pleased to report the Illinois State Rifle Association has…..
The Conventional Championship and More ~ A Message from ISRA’s Executive Director
Last weekend, the Illinois State Rifle Association held the Illinois Smallbore (.22 Long Rifle) Championships.
Bloomberg Moms Shut down Dialog on Gun Violence
Several days ago, we alerted you to the scheduling of a gun control rally by the Bloomberg Moms. The rally was to be held tonight at a public library on Chicago’s north side.
Help Fight a Gun Control Recruitment in Chicago’s Wicker Park
Help stand up for your gun rights by attending the Gun Control Recruitment Rally being held by Bloomberg Moms at Chicago’s Wicker Park next week.
ISRA’s Smallbore Championship and More ~ A Message from ISRA’s Executive Director
This Saturday and Sunday at the ISRA Range, the Illinois State Rifle Association will hold its 80th Smallbore Championship, which is quite a feat…..
The “Thin Blue Line” and More ~ A Message from ISRA’s Executive Director
We have been watching another American city, Milwaukee, set to the torch because of civil unrest. The problems in Milwaukee are not different than those in other major cities, the causes of which…..
AKTI Attends National Conference of State Legislatures’ Legislative Summit
The American Knife & Tool Institute (AKTI) today announced that its lobbying team has spent last week at the National Conference of State Legislatures’ (NCSL) annual Legislative Summit, being…..
NCIS Checks, the 2016 Election and More ~ A Message from ISRA’s Executive Director
The FBI reports a new record of 2,197,169 NICS checks for the month of July. This is up 27.9% from July, 2015. From the looks of how the 2016 General Election is going, I would think NICS…..
Camp Perry National Championships and More ~ A Message from ISRA’s Executive Director
I am pleased to announce the ISRA has won the Whistler Boy Team Match at the National Championships at Camp Perry, Ohio.
ISRA Thursday Bulletin – July 28, 2016
The Republican Convention is over and the fact that Donald Trump is the nominee is old news. More interesting is the media inducted uproar prior to the convention over Ohioan’s exercising their…..
MTG Advanced Handgun Skills Training Course
Designed by Bob Houzenga and Andy Kemp as an addition to Massad Ayoob’s LFI curriculum and originally taught as LFI Advanced Handgun Skills, this two-day course is fast paced and demanding…..
The 2016 Campaign Season and More ~ A Message from ISRA’s Executive Director
The 2016 campaign season is heating up along with the rhetoric. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has attacked Donald Trump.
Gun Banners Schedule Recruitment Rally In Naperville, IL
The gun control movement has scheduled an antigun propaganda film viewing and gun control recruitment rally in the western suburbs of Illinois…
Terrorism and War ~ A Message from ISRA’s Executive Director
It has been said that when we go to war we are always prepared to fight the last war – not this one. World War I was a great example of that. The brave cavalry regiments who were decked out in…..