ISRA Events & Illinois Gun Shows Calendar

Event Date	Event Name	Location	Contact	Link	Description/Comments
2009
June
Jun 26 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Second Amendment Freedom Rally in Chicago	Thompson Center Chicago, IL	email 815-635-3198	Web Flyer	In Chicago! A celebration of the Second Amendment on the Anniversary of the Heller Decision! Special Guest: Ralph Conner of CORE-Chicago
Jun 26 - 28	LeRoy Rifle & Pistol Club Marvin Vance Shoot	Le Roy, IL	Roger Knoy 217-433-0679	Web Flyer (35KB PDF)	See flyer for details on this three day shooting event.
Jun 27	7th Annual ISRA Range Open House	ISRA Range, Bonfield, IL	ISRA Office 815-635-3198	Flyer (570KB PDF) Range Info Volunteer Info	This is a very successful event, so we're going to do it again! Free Admission, Free Parking 10AM - 4PM Opportunities for Volunteers are still available! This is a very rewarding event!
Jun 27 & 28	Belleville Gun Show	Belle Clair Fairgrounds Belleville, IL	Bob Leckrone 618-495-2572	Map	Sponsor: Egyptian Collectors' Association, Inc P.O. Box 138 Centralia, IL 62801
Jun 28 8:30 am	Glock Shooting Sports Foundation ISRA Glock League	ISRA Range, Bonfield, IL	Terry Kreimeier 815-635-3198	Web Flyer GSSF website	Glock Pistol Competition for Everyone! $20 per match, read the flyer!
July
Jul 11	South Suburban Police Pistol League	14300 S. Kedzie Midlothian, IL	Norm Pestlin 708-532-4743	Web	30 round bullseye matches Sign in from 9AM - 5:30PM. Daily range fee $10, match fee $5. Annual league fee $5.
Jul 11	SAFER USA & Howell Shooting Club, Inc. NRA Basic Pistol Course	Howell Shooting Club Yorkville, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Schedule Courses Flyer (177KB PDF)	$150 ($125 for NRA members) Sat 7/11 8AM - 6PM Registration requested two (2) weeks before class date, attendance otherwise based on availability.
Jul 11	SAFER USA & Howell Shooting Club, Inc. Community CPR - AED	Gander Mountain Joliet, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Schedule Courses Flyer (177KB PDF)	$40 Sat 7/11 10AM - 4PM Course developed & taught by Midwest Safety Associates Registration requested two (2) weeks before class date, attendance otherwise based on availability.
Jul 11 & 12	Blackpowder Shoot	Milan Rifle Club Milan, IL	Jason Lewis 618-203-3945	Map	Midrange blackpowder shoot $40 200 yards on July 11th 300/600 yards on July 12th 15 shots in 45 minute relays, either BPCR or LRML with period correct sights capable of correct elevation and windage adjustements. Loads must meet NRA power minimums for long range black powder and black powder is teh only acceptable propellant. Those wishing to shoot but having a rifle smaller than .40/70 may shoot the 200/300 yard match at half price ($20).
Jul 11 & 12	Clinton Gun Show	American Legion 219 N. Elizabeth St. Clinton, IL	Arcola Guns 217-268-5000	Map Info	Sponsor: Arcola Guns 220 N Pine St Arcola, IL 61910
Jul 12	SAFER USA & Howell Shooting Club, Inc. NRA Home Firearm Safety Course	Gander Mountain Joliet, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Schedule Courses Flyer (177KB PDF)	$55 ($30 for NRA members) Sun 7/12 1PM - 5PM Registration requested two (2) weeks before class date, attendance otherwise based on availability.
Jul 12 9AM	LeRoy Rifle & Pistol Club Rimfire Rifle	Le Roy, IL	Tom Morr 309-473-2052	Web	Rimfire Rifle
Jul 12 & 13	CMP Pistol Small Arms Firing School	CMP North Marksmanship Center Camp Perry Port Clinton, OH	Pistol SAFS 419-635-2141 x1101 or x1114	Map Web Registration	Basic instruction and firing practice for new shooters. Competition skills instruction and range firing for intermediate shooters School concludes with special M9 Pistol EIC Match Advanced Pistol Course for Experienced Shooters, 13 July
Jul 13 - Aug 13	CMP/NRA National Matches Air Gun Events	CMP North Marksmanship Center Camp Perry Port Clinton, OH	Brad Donoho 419-635-2141 x1130	Map Web Registration	The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) invites you to participate in the 2nd annual National Matches Air Gun Events. These events are part of the 2009 National Matches at Camp Perry. Their purpose is to offer additional competition opportunities for National Matches pistol and rifle competitors as well as for anyone who wants to shoot in the National Matches with their air pistols or air rifles. All of these events will take place at the new Camp Perry Marksmanship Center with its 80 MegaLink electronic targets.
Jul 14 - 18	NRA National Junior Pistol Camp	CMP North Marksmanship Center Camp Perry Port Clinton, OH	Chris Thacker 703-267-1481	Map NRA Blog Announcement (9KB PDF) Bulletin (183KB PDF)	The camp will help junior shooters age 12 and above hone their pistol marksmanship skills in international and conventional pistol shooting, in a safe and enjoyable environment. This year's camp attendees will have a unique opportunity to learn from three guest coaches, United States Olympic Pistol Team Coach Sergey Luzov, Olympic Silver Medalist and nine time World Cup Gold Medalist Ruby Fox, and nine time NRA National Pistol Champion Brian Zins.
Jul 15 - 19	CMP/NRA National Trophy Pistol Matches	CMP North Marksmanship Center Camp Perry Port Clinton, OH	Shannon Hand 419-635-2141	Map Web Registration	NRA Pistol Championship - Jul 15-18 CMP President's Pistol Match - Jul 19 CMP National Trophy Individual - Jul 19 CMP National Trophy Pistol Team - Jul 19
Jul 18 8:00 am	ISRA M1A "Warm Up" Match	ISRA Range, Bonfield, IL	Claude Heale 815-553-0591	Range Info Web	Another of the ISRA "fun" matches. This is a CMP Qualifying Match. A great way to experience rifle competition.
Jul 18	SAFER USA & Howell Shooting Club, Inc. Basic Tactical Pistol Course	Howell Shooting Club Yorkville, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Schedule Courses Flyer (177KB PDF)	$200 ($175 for NRA members) Sat 7/18 9AM - 5PM Registration requested two (2) weeks before class date, attendance otherwise based on availability.
Jul 19 9AM	LeRoy Rifle & Pistol Club Action Pistol Match	Le Roy, IL	Gordon Beck 309-275-5618	Web	Action Pistol Match
Jul 25	SAFER USA & Howell Shooting Club, Inc. NRA Refuse to be a Victim Course	Gander Mountain Joliet, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Schedule Courses Flyer (177KB PDF)	$10 Sat 7/25 1PM - 5PM Registration requested two (2) weeks before class date, attendance otherwise based on availability.
Jul 26 8:30 am	Glock Shooting Sports Foundation ISRA Glock League	ISRA Range, Bonfield, IL	Terry Kreimeier 815-635-3198	Web Flyer GSSF website	Glock Pistol Competition for Everyone! $20 per match, read the flyer!
Jul 26	CMP National Rimfire Sporter Match	CMP North Marksmanship Center Camp Perry Port Clinton, OH	Very Snyder 419-635-2141	Map Web Registration	The CMP Rimfire Sporter Rifle Match offers shooters a recreation-oriented competition where they can use smallbore sporter rifles (plinking and small game rifles) commonly owned by almost all gun enthusiasts. This is a unique match where all you need is a rifle and ammo. You fire with standard sporter-type rimfire rifles that can weigh no more than 7.5 pounds, with sights and sling. Rifles may be manually operated or semi-automatic; shooters with manually operated actions are given extra time in rapid-fire to compensate for the difference.
Jul 26 1PM	LeRoy Rifle & Pistol Club Black Powder Shoot	Le Roy, IL	Susie Hulvey 217-935-6804	Web	Black Powder Shoot
Jul 26	Rockford Gun Show	Forest Hills Lodge Loves Park, IL	Pine Tree Info Bruce Johnson 815-654-8366	Map Details	Sponsor: Pine Tree Pistol Club 1210 Drexel Blvd. Machesney Park, IL 61115
Jul 31 - Aug 2	CMP Rifle Small Arms Firing School	CMP North Marksmanship Center Camp Perry Port Clinton, OH	Rifle SAFS 419-635-2141 x1101 or x1114	Map Web Registration	Basic instruction and firing practice for new shooters Competition skills instruction and range firing for intermediate shooters School concludes with special M16 Rifle EIC Match Advanced Service Rifle Course for Experienced Shooters, 1-2 August
Jul 31 - Aug 2	SAFER USA & Howell Shooting Club, Inc. NRA Basic Instructor - Rifle	Howell Shooting Club Yorkville, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Schedule Courses Flyer (177KB PDF)	$180 ($155 for NRA members) Sat 7/31 6PM - 10PM, Sat 8/1 8AM - 6PM, Sun 8/2 12PM - 6PM Registration requested two (2) weeks before class date, attendance otherwise based on availability.
August
Aug 1	South Suburban Police Pistol League	14300 S. Kedzie Midlothian, IL	Norm Pestlin 708-532-4743	Web	30 round bullseye matches Sign in from 9AM - 5:30PM. Daily range fee $10, match fee $5. Annual league fee $5.
Aug 3 - 8	CMP/NRA National Trophy Rifle Matches	CMP North Marksmanship Center Camp Perry Port Clinton, OH	Shannon Hand 419-635-2141	Map Web Registration	President's Rifle Match - Aug 3 National Trophy Individual - Aug 4 Hearst Doubles Match - Aug 5 M1 Carbine Match - Aug 6 Springfield Rifle Match - Aug 7/8 Vintage Military Rifle Match - Aug 7/8 John C. Garand Match - Aug 8
Aug 8 9AM	LeRoy Rifle & Pistol Club Rimfire Rifle	Le Roy, IL	Tom Morr 309-473-2052	Web	Rimfire Rifle
Aug 9	ISRA Bullseye 2700 Match	ISRA Range, Bonfield, IL	Carleton Curry email	Flyer (PDF 14KB)	Conventional Pistol 2700 Match Fee: Registration $8, $2.50/match Entire 2700 match including registration $45.
Aug 15	SAFER USA & Howell Shooting Club, Inc. NRA Basic Pistol Course	Howell Shooting Club Yorkville, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Schedule Courses Flyer (177KB PDF)	$150 ($125 for NRA members) Sat 8/15 8AM - 6PM Registration requested two (2) weeks before class date, attendance otherwise based on availability.
~~Aug 15~~ *Date Changed to Sep 12*	ISRA/NRA Youth Shooting Camp	ISRA Range Bonfield, IL	ISRA Office 815-635-3198	Range Info	Children ages 10-14 are invited to attend the 6th Annual ISRA/NRA Youth Shooting Sports Camp.
Aug 15 & 16	New Berlin Gun Show	Sangamon County Fairgrounds New Berlin, IL	Rick Thrasher 217-483-4935	Map Details	Sponsor: Central Illinois Gun Collectors Association P.O. Box 462 Chatham, IL 62629
Aug 16 8:00 am	ISRA Bullseye League	ISRA Range, Bonfield, IL	Jeff Battaglia 708-614-1628	Flyer (126KB PDF) Web	30 rd. National Match Course Fee: $2.50 per match, or all 5 for $10. Read the details in the flyer.
Aug 16 8:00 am	ISRA AR15 Carbine Match	ISRA Range, Bonfield, IL	Claude Heale 815-553-0591	Flyer Range Info Web	Another of the ISRA "fun" matches. A great way to experience rifle competition. Fee: $20 in advance, $25 late or day-of. Read the details in the flyer.
Aug 16 9AM	LeRoy Rifle & Pistol Club Action Pistol Match	Le Roy, IL	Gordon Beck 309-275-5618	Web	Action Pistol Match
Aug 22 8:00 am	ISRA Battle Rifle Belly Matches	ISRA Range, Bonfield, IL	Claude Heale 815-553-0591	Details Flyer Range Info Web	Another of the ISRA "fun" matches. This is a CMP Qualifying Match. A great way to experience rifle competition. Read the description for complete details. Fee: $25 in advance, $30 late or day-of. Read the details in the flyer.
Aug 22 9AM - 3:30PM	ISRA Women's Introductory Pistol Class	ISRA Range Bonfield, IL	ISRA E&T 815-635-3198	Flyer (44KB PDF) Map	Cost: $40 - No FOID Card Required - No Experience Necessary Class size limited to 24 participants. For ages 16 years and older. Guns and ammo are supplied. In this class you will receive: - Basic firearms safety instruction - Basic marksmanship instruction - Certificate of completion Please send registration and payment by Aug 14, 2009
Aug 22	SAFER USA & Howell Shooting Club, Inc. Emergengy Medical Response for the Workplace	Gander Mountain Joliet, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Schedule Courses Flyer (177KB PDF)	$125 Sat 8/22 10AM - 6PM Course developed & taught by Midwest Safety Associates Registration requested two (2) weeks before class date, attendance otherwise based on availability.
Aug 22 & 23	Belleville Gun Show	Belle Clair Fairgrounds Belleville, IL	Bob Leckrone 618-495-2572	Map	Sponsor: Egyptian Collectors' Association, Inc P.O. Box 138 Centralia, IL 62801
Aug 23 8AM	LeRoy Rifle & Pistol Club High Power Rifle	Le Roy, IL	Jeff Porter 217-493-1041	Web	High Power Rifle (DCM/Garand or any high power rifle)
Aug 29 9:00 am - 4:00 pm	Annual ISRA Sighting-In Day	ISRA Range Bonfield, IL	ISRA Range 815-635-3198	Range Info	Open to the public. ISRA or Range membership is not required. Come out to the range and sight in your shotgun, rifle, pistol or muzzleloader.
Aug 29	SAFER USA & Howell Shooting Club, Inc. NRA Instructor - Personal Protection in the Home	Howell Shooting Club Yorkville, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Schedule Courses Flyer (177KB PDF)	$150 ($125 for NRA members) Sat 8/29 9AM - 6PM Registration requested two (2) weeks before class date, attendance otherwise based on availability.
Aug 29 & 30	Tuscola Gun Show	Community Building Tuscola, IL	Arcola Guns 217-268-5000	Map Info	Sponsor: Arcola Guns 220 N Pine St Arcola, IL 61910
Aug 30 8:00 am	ISRA Doughboy Match	ISRA Range Bonfield, IL	ISRA Range 815-635-3198	Range Info Web
Aug 30 8:30 am	Glock Shooting Sports Foundation ISRA Glock League	ISRA Range, Bonfield, IL	Terry Kreimeier 815-635-3198	Web Flyer GSSF website	Glock Pistol Competition for Everyone! $20 per match, read the flyer!
Aug 30	SAFER USA & Howell Shooting Club, Inc. Beginner's Guide to Hunting	Gander Mountain Joliet, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web	Free Sun 8/30 10AM - 6PM Further details coming soon!
Aug 30 1PM	LeRoy Rifle & Pistol Club Black Powder Shoot	Le Roy, IL	Susie Hulvey 217-935-6804	Web	Black Powder Shoot
September
Sep 5	South Suburban Police Pistol League	14300 S. Kedzie Midlothian, IL	Norm Pestlin 708-532-4743	Web	30 round bullseye matches Sign in from 9AM - 5:30PM. Daily range fee $10, match fee $5. Annual league fee $5.
Sep 5	SAFER USA & Howell Shooting Club, Inc. NRA Basic Shotgun	Howell Shooting Club Yorkville, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Schedule Courses Flyer (177KB PDF)	$150 ($125 for NRA members) Sat 9/5 8AM - 6PM Registration requested two (2) weeks before class date, attendance otherwise based on availability.
Sep 5 & 12	SAFER USA & Howell Shooting Club, Inc. NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program - Handgun	Howell Shooting Club Yorkville, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Schedule Courses Flyer (177KB PDF)	$35 Sat 9/5 Noon - 6PM, Sat 9/12 Noon - 6PM Registration requested two (2) weeks before class date, attendance otherwise based on availability.
Sep 5	SAFER USA & Howell Shooting Club, Inc. Tactical Emergency First Aid	Gander Mountain Joliet, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Schedule Courses Flyer (177KB PDF)	$125 Sat 9/5 9AM - 5PM Course developed & taught by Midwest Safety Associates Registration requested two (2) weeks before class date, attendance otherwise based on availability.
Sep 5 & 6	Colchester Gun Show	Lions Club Colchester, IL	Larry Rings 309-776-4797	Map	Sponsor: Colchester Lions Club P.O. Box #333 Colchester, IL 62326
Sep 6 9AM	LeRoy Rifle & Pistol Club Rimfire Rifle	Le Roy, IL	Tom Morr 309-473-2052	Web	Rimfire Rifle
New Date! Sep 12 8 am - 6 pm	ISRA/NRA Youth Shooting Camp	ISRA Range Bonfield, IL	ISRA Office 815-635-3198	Range Info	Children ages 10-14 are invited to attend the 6th Annual ISRA/NRA Youth Shooting Sports Camp. NRA certified instructors will be teaching firearm safety, basic firearm components and allow the kids hands-on experience with a variety of firearms including .22 pistol, .22 rifle and shotgun. The cost will be $25 per child, which includes lunch, use of firearms and ammunition, and a T-shirt to the first 40 applicants. Volunteers Needed!
Sep 12 & 13	Kankakee Gun Show	Kankakee County Fairgrounds	Terry Keller 866-930-4422	Map	Sponsor: Kankakee Gun Collectors Attn: Terry Keller P.O. Box 44 Momence, IL 60954
Sep 12 & 13	Hoopeston Gun Show	McFerren Park Hoopeston, IL	Roger Dorsett 217-384-7302	Map	Sponsor: Wabash Valley Gun Collectors 2601 Willow Road Urbana, IL 61801
Sep 13 8:00 am	ISRA Bullseye League	ISRA Range, Bonfield, IL	Jeff Battaglia 708-614-1628	Flyer (126KB PDF) Web	30 rd. National Match Course Fee: $2.50 per match, or all 5 for $10. Read the details in the flyer.
Sep 13	SAFER USA & Howell Shooting Club, Inc. NRA Refuse to be a Victim Course	Gander Mountain Joliet, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Schedule Courses Flyer (177KB PDF)	$10 Sun 9/13 1PM - 5PM Registration requested two (2) weeks before class date, attendance otherwise based on availability.
Sep 13 1PM	LeRoy Rifle & Pistol Club 100 Bird Trap Derby	Le Roy, IL	Dick Miller 309-962-8102	Web	100 Bird Trap Derby
Sep 19 & 20	ISRA Outdoor Pistol State Championship	ISRA Range, Bonfield, IL	Carleton Curry email	Flyer (18KB PDF)	Outdoor Pistol State Championship Fee: Registration $10, $2.50/Match Entire Championship & registration $45.
Sep 20 8:00 am	ISRA CMP Qual & Vintage Military Rifle Match	ISRA Range, Bonfield, IL	Jess Brandt 815-697-2205 John Newman 815-485-0351	Range Info Web	A great way to experience rifle competition. This is a CMP Qualifying Match.
Sep 20	SAFER USA & Howell Shooting Club, Inc. NRA Reloading - Shotgun Shell	Gander Mountain Joliet, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Schedule Courses Flyer (177KB PDF)	$150 ($125 for NRA members) Sun 9/20 10AM - 4PM Registration requested two (2) weeks before class date, attendance otherwise based on availability.
Sep 20 9AM	LeRoy Rifle & Pistol Club Action Pistol Match	Le Roy, IL	Gordon Beck 309-275-5618	Web	Action Pistol Match
Sep 20 8:00 am to 1:00 pm	Lakemoor Gun Show	The Lakemoor Banquets, Lakemoor, IL	Donald Cichoski 815-363-9541	Map	Sponsor: Team-Matic, Inc. P.O. Box 1651 McHenry, IL 60051
Sep 26 9AM - 2PM	State Line Rifle Assn. Shooting Sports Camp	Conservation Club of Kenosha County Kenosha, WI	Wayne Foresta Marilyn Garamoni 847-362-9187	Flyer (138KB PDF) Map	Firearms safety class, muzzleloaders, handgun, rifle, trap shooting and cowboy action shooting All instruction and shooting - only $10! Refer to flyer for full details and form Funded in part of Friends of NRA Rain Date: Sep 27
Sep 26	SAFER USA & Howell Shooting Club, Inc. Wilderness First Aid	Gander Mountain Joliet, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Schedule Courses Flyer (177KB PDF)	$100 Sat 9/26 9AM - 6PM Course developed & taught by Midwest Safety Associates Registration requested two (2) weeks before class date, attendance otherwise based on availability.
Sep 26 & 27	Pecatonica Gun Show	Winnebago County Fairgrounds Pecatonica, IL	815-964-6134 email	Map Details	Contacts: Bob Biermann and Tim Ryan Sponsor: Northern Illinois Rifle & Pistol Club P.O. Box 1104 Rockford, IL 61105
Sep 27 1PM	LeRoy Rifle & Pistol Club Black Powder Shoot	Le Roy, IL	Susie Hulvey 217-935-6804	Web	Black Powder Shoot
October
Oct 3 9:00am to 4:00 pm	Southern Illinois NRA Family Shooting Camp	Williamson County Gun Club Carterville, IL	Larry Morse 618-995-9586	Flyer (10KB PDF) Map	Open to family members and friends from 9 years of age. Shoot a wide variety of firearms! For just $25 everything's provided, even lunch! Eighth year of this popular event.
Oct 3	South Suburban Police Pistol League	14300 S. Kedzie Midlothian, IL	Norm Pestlin 708-532-4743	Web	30 round bullseye matches Sign in from 9AM - 5:30PM. Daily range fee $10, match fee $5. Annual league fee $5.
Oct 3 9:00 am	ISRA .30 Cal Service Rifle Match	ISRA Range Bonfield, IL	Konrad Powers 630-289-2098	Range Info
Oct 3 & 4	Appleseed Event	ISRA Range Bonfield, IL	Dan Hendrickson	Range Info Web	The Appleseed Project of the Revolutionary War Veterans Association is designed to take you from being a simple rifle owner to being a true rifleman. *On-line Registration Coming Soon!*
Oct 3 & 4	Belleville Gun Show	Belle Clair Fairgrounds Belleville, IL	Bob Leckrone 618-495-2572	Map	Sponsor: Egyptian Collectors' Association, Inc P.O. Box 138 Centralia, IL 62801
Oct 4 12PM	LeRoy Rifle & Pistol Club 100 Bird Trap Derby	Le Roy, IL	Dick Miller 309-962-8102	Web	100 Bird Trap Derby
Oct 4	Wheaton Gun Show	DuPage County Fairgrounds Wheaton, IL	Jim McAra 773-237-8844	Map	Sponsor: Pioneer Valley Sportsmans Association P.O. Box 1098 North Riverside, IL 60546
Oct 10	SAFER USA & Howell Shooting Club, Inc. NRA Basic Pistol Course	Howell Shooting Club Yorkville, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Schedule Courses Flyer (177KB PDF)	$150 ($125 for NRA members) Sat 10/10 8AM - 6PM Registration requested two (2) weeks before class date, attendance otherwise based on availability.
Oct 10 & 11	Springfield Gun Show	IL State Fairgrounds Springfield, IL	Bob Leckrone 618-495-2572		Sponsor: Egyptian Collectors' Association, Inc P.O. Box 138 Centralia, IL 62801
Oct 11	SAFER USA & Howell Shooting Club, Inc. NRA Range Safety Officer Course	Gander Mountain Joliet, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Schedule Courses Flyer (177KB PDF)	$150 ($125 for NRA members) Sun 10/11 10AM - 7PM Registration requested two (2) weeks before class date, attendance otherwise based on availability.
Oct 11 9AM	LeRoy Rifle & Pistol Club Action Pistol Match	Le Roy, IL	Gordon Beck 309-275-5618	Web	Action Pistol Match
Oct 11	Kane County Gun Show	Kane County Fairgrounds St. Charles, IL	Kathy Carlson 815-758-2773	Map Details	Sponsor: Constellation, Inc. P.O. Box 763 Dekalb, IL, 60115
Oct 17 & 18	Aledo Gun Show	VFW Post 1571 Aledo, IL	Roger McCreight 309-582-2187	Map	Sponsor: Roger McCreight 1956 40th Avenue Aledo, IL 61231
Oct 17 & 18	Champaign Gun Show	Champaign Fairgrounds Champaign, IL	Bob Leckrone 618-495-2572	Map	Sponsor: Egyptian Collectors' Association, Inc P.O. Box 138 Centralia, IL 62801
Oct 18 7:00 am	ISRA Carbine & Pistol Match	ISRA Range Bonfield, IL	ISRA Range 815-635-3198	Range Info Map
Oct 18 8:45AM	LeRoy Rifle & Pistol Club Bullseye Pistol (Rimfire)	Le Roy, IL	Francis Smith 309-962-9275	Web	Bullseye Pistol (Rimfire)
Oct 18 8:00 am to 1:00 pm	Lakemoor Gun Show	The Lakemoor Banquets, Lakemoor, IL	Donald Cichoski 815-363-9541	Map	Sponsor: Team-Matic, Inc. P.O. Box 1651 McHenry, IL 60051
Oct 24 & 25	Effingham Gun Show	Knights of Columbus Effingham, IL	Bob Leckrone 618-495-2572	Map	Sponsor: Egyptian Collectors' Association, Inc P.O. Box 138 Centralia, IL 62801
Oct 24 & 25	Princeton Gun Show	Bureau County Fairgrounds Princeton, IL	Sandra Fritz 309-689-1934	Map Fairgrounds Calendar	Sponsor: Sauk Trail Gun Collectors' Association P.O. Box 312 Mossville, IL 61552
Oct 25 1PM	LeRoy Rifle & Pistol Club Black Powder Shoot	Le Roy, IL	Susie Hulvey 217-935-6804	Web	Black Powder Shoot
Oct 30 - Nov 1	SAFER USA & Howell Shooting Club, Inc. NRA Basic Instructor - Pistol	Howell Shooting Club Yorkville, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Schedule Courses Flyer (177KB PDF)	$180 ($155 for NRA members) Fri 10/30 6PM - 10PM, Sat 10/31 8AM - 6PM, Sun 11/1 Noon - 3PM Registration requested two (2) weeks before class date, attendance otherwise based on availability.
November
Nov 1	Wheaton Gun Show	DuPage County Fairgrounds Wheaton, IL	Jim McAra 773-237-8844	Map	Sponsor: Pioneer Valley Sportsmans Association P.O. Box 1098 North Riverside, IL 60546
Nov 7	South Suburban Police Pistol League	14300 S. Kedzie Midlothian, IL	Norm Pestlin 708-532-4743	Web	30 round bullseye matches Sign in from 9AM - 5:30PM. Daily range fee $10, match fee $5. Annual league fee $5.
Nov 7	SAFER USA & Howell Shooting Club, Inc. NRA Reloading - Metallic Cartridge	Gander Mountain Joliet, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Schedule Courses Flyer (177KB PDF)	$150 ($125 for NRA members) Sat 11/7 9AM - 5PM Registration requested two (2) weeks before class date, attendance otherwise based on availability.
Nov 7 & 8	Kankakee Gun Show	Kankakee County Fairgrounds	Terry Keller 866-930-4422	Map	Sponsor: Kankakee Gun Collectors Attn: Terry Keller P.O. Box 44 Momence, IL 60954
Nov 7 & 8	Peoria Gun Show	East Peoria Convention Center (The Oaks) East Peoria, IL	Mary Harper 309-274-2977	Web Map	Sponsor: MGCA Show Manager P.O. Box 9251 Peoria, IL 61612
Nov 7 & 8	Lawrence County Gun Show	Lawrence Co. Fair 4-H Building US Route 50 Sumner, IL	M. L. Skaggs 618-546-0163		9am - 4pm, $3 admission, Refreshments on site, $25 table rentals
Nov 8	Rockford Gun Show	Forest Hills Lodge Loves Park, IL	Pine Tree Info Bruce Johnson 815-654-8366	Map Details	Sponsor: Pine Tree Pistol Club 1210 Drexel Blvd. Machesney Park, IL 61115
Nov 14	ISRA Turkey Shoot	ISRA Range Bonfield, IL	ISRA Range 815-635-3198	Web Range Info	New Range Event! Still in the planning stages, this is anticipated to include a variety of events for handgun, rim-fire rifle, center-fire rifle and shotgun, and expected that there will be cash and meat prizes and the events will be simple, fun and conducted re-entry style (enter your favorites again and again for additional chances at prizes). More information will be posted as details are finalized. Stay tuned!
Nov 14	SAFER USA & Howell Shooting Club, Inc. NRA Reloading - Shotgun Shell	Gander Mountain Joliet, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Schedule Courses Flyer (177KB PDF)	$150 ($125 for NRA members) Sat 11/14 9AM - 3PM Registration requested two (2) weeks before class date, attendance otherwise based on availability.
Nov 14 & 15	Bloomington Gun Show	Bloomington Sale Barn Bloomington, IL	Bob Leckrone 618-495-2572	Map	Sponsor: Egyptian Collectors' Association, Inc P.O. Box 138 Centralia, IL 62801
Nov 21 & 22	New Berlin Gun Show	Sangamon County Fairgrounds New Berlin, IL	Rick Thrasher 217-483-4935	Map Details	Sponsor: Central Illinois Gun Collectors Association P.O. Box 462 Chatham, IL 62629
Nov 28	SAFER USA & Howell Shooting Club, Inc. Wilderness First Aid	Gander Mountain Joliet, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Schedule Courses Flyer (177KB PDF)	$100 Sat 11/28 9AM - 6PM Course developed & taught by Midwest Safety Associates Registration requested two (2) weeks before class date, attendance otherwise based on availability.
Nov 28 & 29	Springfield Gun Show	Springfield Crowne Plaza Springfield, IL	Bob Leckrone 618-495-2572		Sponsor: Egyptian Collectors' Association, Inc P.O. Box 138 Centralia, IL 62801
Nov 28 & 29	Princeton Gun Show	Bureau County Fairgrounds Princeton, IL	Sandra Fritz 309-689-1934	Map Fairgrounds Calendar	Sponsor: Sauk Trail Gun Collectors' Association P.O. Box 312 Mossville, IL 61552
December
Dec 5	South Suburban Police Pistol League	14300 S. Kedzie Midlothian, IL	Norm Pestlin 708-532-4743	Web	30 round bullseye matches Sign in from 9AM - 5:30PM. Daily range fee $10, match fee $5. Annual league fee $5.
Dec 5 & 6	Collinsville Gun Show	Gateway Center Collinsville, IL	Bob Leckrone 618-495-2572	Map	Sponsor: Egyptian Collectors' Association, Inc P.O. Box 138 Centralia, IL 62801
Dec 5 & 6	Hoopeston Gun Show	McFerren Park Hoopeston, IL	Roger Dorsett 217-384-7302	Map	Sponsor: Wabash Valley Gun Collectors 2601 Willow Road Urbana, IL 61801
Dec 6	Wheaton Gun Show	DuPage County Fairgrounds Wheaton, IL	Jim McAra 773-237-8844	Map	Sponsor: Pioneer Valley Sportsmans Association P.O. Box 1098 North Riverside, IL 60546
Dec 12 & 13	Kankakee Gun Show	Kankakee County Fairgrounds	Terry Keller 866-930-4422	Map	Sponsor: Kankakee Gun Collectors Attn: Terry Keller P.O. Box 44 Momence, IL 60954
Dec 13	Kane County Gun Show	Kane County Fairgrounds St. Charles, IL	Kathy Carlson 815-758-2773	Map Details	Sponsor: Constellation, Inc. P.O. Box 763 Dekalb, IL, 60115
Dec 20 8:00 am to 1:00 pm	Lakemoor Gun Show	The Lakemoor Banquets, Lakemoor, IL	Donald Cichoski 815-363-9541	Map	Sponsor: Team-Matic, Inc. P.O. Box 1651 McHenry, IL 60051
2010
January
Jan 2 & 3	Tuscola Gun Show	Community Building Tuscola, IL	Arcola Guns 217-268-5000	Map Info	Sponsor: Arcola Guns 220 N Pine St Arcola, IL 61910
Jan 16 8:00 am	ISRA Winter Wars Matches VI	ISRA Range Bonfield, IL	Claude Heale 815-553-0591		Fire your old mil-surp rifles in January! Freeze with friends! Warm-up fire and hot beverages and chili provided.
Jan 16 & 17	Highland Gun Show	Lindendale Park Highland, IL	Bob Leckrone 618-495-2572	Map	Sponsor: Egyptian Collectors' Association, Inc P.O. Box 138 Centralia, IL 62801
February
March
Wednesday Mar 10	IGOLD Illinois Gun Owners Lobby Day	State Capitol Springfield, IL	ISRA Office 815-635-3198 Valinda Rowe 618-963-2788	Web Site	All Illinois gun owners are invited to join in Illinois Gun Owners Lobby Day (IGOLD) in Springfield on March 10, 2010. This is an annual event where the members directly lobby their representatives in the Illinois House and Senate. Sponsored by the ISRA, with participation by local and internet organizations in Illinois to increase participation and make a bigger & better impression in Springfield. Get your local organization involved as well!
April
May
May 13 - 16	NRA 2010 Annual Meeting & Exhibits	Charlotte, NC		Web
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
2011
Apr 28 - May 1	NRA 2011 Annual Meeting & Exhibits	David L. Lawrence Convention Center Pittsburgh, PA		Web
2012
Apr 12 - 15	NRA 2012 Annual Meeting & Exhibits	St. Louis, MO		Web