ISRA Events & Illinois Gun Shows Calendar

Event Date	Event Name	Location	Contact	Link	Description/Comments
2013
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May 11 - 12	Rushville Gun Show	Schuyler County Fair Grounds Rushville , IL	John Goddard 217-322-7621	Map	Sat 8-4PM, Sun 8-2PM Cow boy church 7:30 am 5/12/13
May 11 - 12	USRA NRA Basic Pistol & Introduction to Defensive Handgun	Aurora Sportsman's Club 7500 Rueff Road, Waterman, IL 60556	USRA 847-920-USRA	Schedule Flyer	Fees: See USRA web site for details.
May 11-12	Appleseed Event	Le Roy Rifle and Pistol Club,26389 E. 125 North Road, LeRoy, IL, 61752	John Naese 217-840-0246	Web Register On-line	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.
May 11 - 12 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Chicagoland Firearms Training NRA First Steps / City of Chicago Residents	1903 Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL	Chicagoland Firearm School 773-227-5933	Web Flyer	NRA First Steps / City of Chicago Residents The cost of this session is $100.00 includes firearm usage (Glock 17) & classroom instruction; range fees vary from $40.00 - $50.00
May 11 - 12 8AM - 6 PM;	CHICAGOLAND DETECTIVE SERVICES, INC. 20-HOUR Armed SECURITY Certificate Training	1903 North Milwaukee Avenue Chicago, IL 60647	Chicagoland Firearm School 773-227-5933	flyer Map	WEEKEND CLASS! The course leads to a 20-Hour Completion Certificate of required subjects The cost is $55.00 plus $45.00 for material/handouts
May 12	Kane County Gun Show	Kane County Fairgrounds St. Charles, IL	Kathy Carlson 815-758-2773	Web Map Details	Sponsor: Constellation, Inc. P.O. Box 763 Dekalb, IL, 60115
May 15 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Chicagoland Firearms Training Utah CCW	1903 Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL	Chicagoland Firearm School 773-227-5933	Web Flyer	Utah CCW The cost of this session is $100.00 for the Utah Permit. Price includes the class fee, fingerprinting, photos and notary of application. ;
May 17 5PM-9PM	SAFE Gun Permits LLC Utah CCW Class with Optional Florida Chadwick, IL	Coleta Sportsmen Club 21038 Pilgrim Road, Chadwick, IL (Map)	Craig Celia 855-355-SAFE (7233)	Web Registration (Map)	Class includes passport photos, fingerprinting, and mailing completed application to Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) for processing; Utah fee of $51 paid directly to Utah BCI Utah Only: $100 Utah and Florida Cert: $160
May 17 8:30 AM	NRA Certified Basic Pistol Instructor Class	The Bullet Trap Macon, IL	Neal Fleming (217) 764-5674	Flyer	Cost: $150. Ladies Only The NRA Basic Pistol Instruction Class meets the training requirements for Florida and other states for Resident or Non Resident Concealed Weapon permit application. We have Florida Non Resident CCW applications available, and will assist in their completion. Seating is limited. 7-8 hour class. Use of firearm, ammo, range fee, and lunch is included. Preregistration & full payment required. Lori Sanner - NRA Certified Instructor Preregistration required. Cost $150.00
May 17 - 19	Chicagoland Firearms Training Become an NRA Firearm Instructor Pistol	1903 Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL	Don C. Haworth 773-227-5933	Web flyer	This is a 3 day program for individuals wanting to become NRA Certified Firearm Instructors. Friday - May 17– 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Sat – May 18 – 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sun – May 19 – 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM The cost of this program is $275.00, which includes program materials, lunches, and instruction.
May 17-19 9:00 AM	LeRoy Rifle and Pistol Club Marvin Vance Shoot	26389 E. 125 North Rd LeRoy, IL	Roger Knoy 217-935-5607	Web	Marvin Vance Memorial Shoot: Three day Black Powder Round Ball event including novelty and paper targets, knife and tomahawk competion, meat shoots and much more. Old fashioned Mulligan stew feed for everyone Saturday night. Rifles and one-on-one training for anyone new to Black Powder shooting.
May 18	USRA Introduction to Defensive Handgun	ISRA Range Bonfield, IL	USRA 847-920-USRA	Schedule Flyer Map	Fees: See USRA web site for details.
May 18 08:00 am - 5:00 PM	SAFER USA NRA Basic Shotgun	The Lion's Club, Bonfield, IL 148 S Stanford St.,	David Lombardo 877-954-3030	Online Registration	This beginner’s course includes classroom and range time learning how to shoot shotguns at moving targets. Students learn NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; shotgun parts and operation; shotgun shell components; shotgun shell malfunctions; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting at straight away and angled targets; cleaning; and continued opportunities for skill development.
May 18 12:00PM - 8:00PM	Firearms Safety Group NRA Basic Pistol	360 N. York Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126	Casey Fuller 855-374-6721 ext.2	Web	Please visit web site for details and on-line registration: www.firearmsafetygroup.com
May 18 9:00 am	ISRA Savage Days	ISRA Range, Bonfield, IL			Savage Arms will be bringing out a selection of their rifles and Hornady has provided ammunition for this event. Numbers of shots per rifle will be limited. This event continues until supplies run out. This is a free event open to the public. You must sign a Range Waiver at Registration to participate.
May 18 & 19	New Berlin Gun Show	Sangamon County Fairgrounds New Berlin, IL	Rick Thrasher 217-416-0618	Map	Sat 9AM to 4PM, Sun 9AM to 3PM Admission is $3 per person Exhibitors: Tables are $25 for members, $30 for non-members Sponsor: Central Illinois Gun Collectors Association P.O. Box 462 Chatham, IL 62629
May 18-19	Appleseed Event	DeWitt County Sportsmans Club,15423 State Highway 10, Clinton, IL 61727	John Naese 217-840-0246	Web Register On-line	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.
May 19 8:00 am	ISRA Bullseye League	ISRA Range, Bonfield, IL	Jeff Battaglia 708-614-1628	Details Special Flyer Web	30 rd. National Match Course Fee: $2.50 per match, or all 5 for $10. Read the details in the Flyer
May 19	McHenry Gun Show	Holiday Inn Crystal Lake, IL	Don Cichoski 815-385-1982	Map Web	Show from 8AM - 1PM
May 19 8AM 10AM 12PM	Aurora Sportsmens Club CMP Service Rifle Clinic	Aurora's Sportmens Club Waterman, IL	CMP Committee 815-264-9000 x27 to RSVP Questions? Frank Bernstein 630-858-3332	Web Flyer (222KB PDF) Map	$50 Reservations should be made for a particular rifle type and registration time. See Flyer for details.
May 19 9:00AM - 5:00PM	NRA's Basic Pistol - PLUS	7700 W. 79 St. Bridgeview, IL. 60455	Joseph Rospapa	Web	NRA’s Basic Pistol – PLUS teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for owning and operating a pistol safely. You do not have to own a firearm to attend this class. It’s a great class to take BEFORE you purchase a firearm. This course is at least 8-hour long classroom plus about 1 to 2 hours at the range. Range time is scheduled separately from class time.
May 19	MorMad Shooting Complex Hand Gun Competition	1600 Holly Road Du Quoin, IL. 60455	Roger 618-357-1358	Web Flyer	Hand gun competition (No.22 Cal.) 6 steel known down targets – 5 clay birds on rail any center fire pistol with reload, low ready position at 15 feet minimum, 5 shooters per round, $10 cash prize per round, $5 per entry fee
May 19 8AM - 5PM	Take Aim Inc. NRA Basic Pistol	Private range 30407 PLESANT HILL RD Kingston, IL	James Carson 815-761-0929	Flyer	This is an eight hour course. It covers all aspects of owning and shooting handguns. Students also learn the attitude and responsibility necessary to ba a safe firearm owner. Lunch will NOT be provided. Please bring eyes and ears. Targets amunition and firearms will be provided. CLASS FEE IS 150.00, 25.00 DISCOUNT FOR NRA MEMBERS 50.00 DEPOSIT REQUIRED THIS IS A OUTDOOR RANGE BE PREPARED FOR THE WEATHER
May 19 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	NRA Basic Pistol Class With FL/AZ CCW	Peotone IL	Matt Wehland 815-295-4533	Web	NRA Basic Pistol Class. Qualifies for AZ/FL CCW. Learn Safe handgun handling. How to Load/Unload, sight and fire a handgun. Types of, purchasing and cleaning handguns. Class and Range at same Peotone location Cost- April Special $100, May registration $115 Includes Classroom, Range and Training materials. Ammo Extra if needed, $7.50 for 22, more for centerfire. Semiauto's and revolvers in 22, 9mm, 38, 45 available to shoot
May 19	2700 Pistol	St. Joseph Valley Rifle & Pistol Assoc Bristol IN	Paul Gittinger (574)875-6388	Map Flyer	Bristol matches are run by St. Joseph Valley Rifle & Pistol Assoc. LOCATION: Chief WA-KE’ DE Range approximately 1 ½ mi East of Bristol or 4 mi West of St Rd 13 on St Rd 120 North side.
May 20	AJ Lynch Foundation Sporting Clays Event Fundraiser	Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation West Dundee, IL	Bruce Peterson (630)360-5194	Flyer About the Foundation web	The Allen Lynch Medal of Honor Foundation fundraiser event.
May 20 - 22 10AM - 6 PM;	CHICAGOLAND DETECTIVE SERVICES, INC. 20-HOUR Armed SECURITY Certificate Training	1903 North Milwaukee Avenue Chicago, IL 60647	Chicagoland Firearm School 773-227-5933	flyer Map	The course leads to a 20-Hour Completion Certificate of required subjects The cost is $55.00 plus $45.00 for material/handouts
May 21 - 22 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Chicagoland Firearms Training NRA First Steps / City of Chicago Residents	1903 Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL	Chicagoland Firearm School 773-227-5933	Web Flyer	NRA First Steps / City of Chicago Residents The cost of this session is $100.00 includes firearm usage (Glock 17) & classroom instruction; range fees vary from $40.00 - $50.00
May 22 5:30 PM	NRA Certified Basic Pistol Instructor Class	The Bullet Trap Macon, IL	Neal Fleming (217) 764-5674	Flyer	Cost: $150. This is the first part of a two part class. The NRA Basic Pistol Instruction Class meets the training requirements for Florida and other states for Resident or Non Resident Concealed Weapon permit application. We have Florida Non Resident CCW applications available, and will assist in their completion. Seating is limited. Use of firearm, ammo, range fee, and lunch is included. Preregistration & full payment required. Lori Sanner - NRA Certified Instructor Preregistration required. Cost $150.00
May 22 10 AM - 2 PM	Chicagoland Firearms Training Armed Security Requalification Course	1903 Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL	Chicagoland Firearm School 773-227-5933	Web Flyer	The cost of this session is $55.00 plus range and ammo fees of $50.00
May 23 5:30 PM	NRA Certified Basic Pistol Instructor Class	The Bullet Trap Macon, IL	Neal Fleming (217) 764-5674	Flyer	Cost: $150. This is the second half of a May 22 class.
May 24 8:30 AM	NRA Certified Basic Pistol Instructor Class	The Bullet Trap Macon, IL	Neal Fleming (217) 764-5674	Flyer	Cost: $150. Ladies Only The NRA Basic Pistol Instruction Class meets the training requirements for Florida and other states for Resident or Non Resident Concealed Weapon permit application. We have Florida Non Resident CCW applications available, and will assist in their completion. Seating is limited. 7-8 hour class. Use of firearm, ammo, range fee, and lunch is included. Preregistration & full payment required. Lori Sanner - NRA Certified Instructor Preregistration required. Cost $150.00
May 25 8:00 AM	Belly Match High-Power Rifle match	ISRA Range Bonfield, IL	Bryan Coyle	Flyer Map	Fees: Early registration $20 Day of the match $25 See flyer for details.
May 25 8:30 AM	NRA Certified Basic Pistol Instructor Class	The Bullet Trap Macon, IL	Neal Fleming (217) 764-5674	Flyer	Cost: $150. Ladies Only The NRA Basic Pistol Instruction Class meets the training requirements for Florida and other states for Resident or Non Resident Concealed Weapon permit application. We have Florida Non Resident CCW applications available, and will assist in their completion. Seating is limited. 7-8 hour class. Use of firearm, ammo, range fee, and lunch is included. Preregistration & full payment required. Lori Sanner - NRA Certified Instructor Preregistration required. Cost $150.00
May 25	ASC 2013 Bullseye Pistol	Aurora's Sportmens Club Waterman, IL	Ralph Wilson	Flyer	Open to any competitor. In order to enter scores of competitors in the computer classification system, their NRA membership number must be used.
May 25	USRA Introduction to Defensive Handgun	Chillicothe Sportsman Club 21228 N. Yankee Lane Chillicothe, IL	USRA 847-920-USRA	Schedule Flyer	Fees: See USRA web site for details.
May 25	MorMad Shooting Complex Top Shot Competition	1600 Holly Road Du Quoin, IL. 60455	Roger 618-357-1358	Web Flyer	Top shot competition
May 25 12:00PM - 8:00PM	Firearms Safety Group NRA Personal Protection In The Home	360 N. Yourk Street Elmhurst, IL	Casey Fuller 855-374-6721 ext.2	Web	Please visit web site for details and on-line registration: www.firearmsafetygroup.com
May 25 - 26 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Chicagoland Firearms Training NRA First Steps / City of Chicago Residents	1903 Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL	Chicagoland Firearm School 773-227-5933	Web Flyer	NRA First Steps / City of Chicago Residents The cost of this session is $100.00 includes firearm usage (Glock 17) & classroom instruction; range fees vary from $40.00 - $50.00
May 25 8AM - 12PM	Utah CCW	Crystal Lake, IL	Eric Hammarstedt 815-245-7364	Web	Includes class, photo, fingerprinting, application, and mailing. Fee for class is $100 per person. An additional check is required for the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification for $51.
May 25 - 26 9:00AM - 6:00PM	Guns Save Life group Training to Live and Win	Bloomington, IL	John Boch 217-649-3702	Web Flyer	Please visit web site for details: www.gsldefensetraining.com
May 25 - 26 8AM - 6 PM;	CHICAGOLAND DETECTIVE SERVICES, INC. 20-HOUR Armed SECURITY Certificate Training	1903 North Milwaukee Avenue Chicago, IL 60647	Chicagoland Firearm School 773-227-5933	flyer Map	WEEKEND CLASS! The course leads to a 20-Hour Completion Certificate of required subjects The cost is $55.00 plus $45.00 for material/handouts
May 26	USRA American Marksman Clinic	Chillicothe Sportsman Club 21228 N. Yankee Lane Chillicothe, IL	USRA 847-920-USRA	Schedule Flyer	Fees: See USRA web site for details.
May 27 9:00AM - 1:00PM	Firearms Safety Group Utah, AZ, FL CCW	360 N. York Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126	Casey Fuller 855-374-6721 ext.2	Web	Class fee is $120 which includes passport photos, fingerprint cards, all class materials, and notary. The class fee does not include the $51 paid directly to Utah BCI. Please go to the Firearms Safety Group website for details and registration. www.firearmsafetygroup.com
May 28 - 29 5:30PM - 9:30PM	34 State CCW class Florida & Utah	7700 W. 79 St. Bridgeview, IL. 60455	Joseph Rospapa	Web	The 34 State CCW Class is nine hours and is designed to give the student the minimum level of training required by the states of Utah and Florida. With this class you will have the qualifications to qualify and apply for a Utah and a Florida CCW permit.
May 30 7:00 PM	Legal Ramifications of Self Defense	Woodstock VFW 240 N. Throop St. Woodstock, IL	MCR2CA	web	Cost $10.00. Please see web site for details.
May 30 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Chicagoland Firearms Training Utah CCW	1903 Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL	Chicagoland Firearm School 773-227-5933	Web Flyer	Utah CCW The cost of this session is $100.00 for the Utah Permit. Price includes the class fee, fingerprinting, photos and notary of application. ;
May 30 9:00AM - 1:00PM	Firearms Safety Group Utah CFP	Kaskaskia College 27210 College Road Centralia, IL 62801	Casey Fuller 855-374-6721 ext.2	Web	(618) 545-3000 to register $100.00 class fee which includes class material, fingerprint card, photos and notary of application. This does not include the $51 fee to the state of Utah. Live Scan fingerprint tech will be on site and charging for fingerprints.
May 31 12:00PM - 4:00PM	Firearms Safety Group Utah, AZ, FL CCW	360 N. York Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126	Casey Fuller 855-374-6721 ext.2	Web	Class fee is $120 which includes passport photos, fingerprint cards, all class materials, and notary. The class fee does not include the $51 paid directly to Utah BCI. Please go to the Firearms Safety Group website for details and registration. www.firearmsafetygroup.com
May 31 - Jun 2	Chicagoland Firearms Training Become an NRA Firearm Instructor Shootgun	Cabela's 7700 Cabela Drive Hammond, IN 46324	Don C. Haworth 773-227-5933	Web flyer	NOTE: This class is being held at Cabela's. This is a 3 day program for individuals wanting to become NRA Certified Firearm Instructors. Friday - May 30– 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Sat – June 1 – 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sun – June 2 – 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM The cost of this program is $275.00, which includes program materials, lunches, and instruction.
May 31 8:30 AM	NRA Certified Basic Pistol Instructor Class	The Bullet Trap Macon, IL	Neal Fleming (217) 764-5674	Flyer	Cost: $150. Ladies Only The NRA Basic Pistol Instruction Class meets the training requirements for Florida and other states for Resident or Non Resident Concealed Weapon permit application. We have Florida Non Resident CCW applications available, and will assist in their completion. Seating is limited. 7-8 hour class. Use of firearm, ammo, range fee, and lunch is included. Preregistration & full payment required. Lori Sanner - NRA Certified Instructor Preregistration required. Cost $150.00
May 31 - Jun 2	15th Annual Clyde Howell/NRA Youth Shooting Sports Camp	ISRA Range, Bonfield, IL	Tim Dalan 815-545-3978	Web Special Event Flyer	Sponsored by the ISRA and SAFER USA. The 15thAnnual Clyde Howell NRA Youth Shooting Sports Camp is for boys and girls ages 10 through 16. All campers will be full time participants camping on the premises Friday night through Sunday. Campers will be given instruction in various shooting sports such as .22 pistol, .22 rifle, 20 gaugeshotgun, archery, AR-15, outdoor skills and more. It is limited to the first 80 campers to complete registration. All meals will be provided.
June
Jun 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.
Jun 1 8AM - 5PM	Take Aim Inc. NRA Basic Pistol	Private range 30407 PLESANT HILL RD Kingston, IL	James Carson 815-761-0929	Flyer	This is an eight hour course. It covers all aspects of owning and shooting handguns. Students also learn the attitude and responsibility necessary to ba a safe firearm owner. Lunch will NOT be provided. Please bring eyes and ears. Targets amunition and firearms will be provided. CLASS FEE IS 150.00, 25.00 DISCOUNT FOR NRA MEMBERS 50.00 DEPOSIT REQUIRED THIS IS A OUTDOOR RANGE BE PREPAIRED FOR THE WEATHER
Jun 1-2	Pecatonica Gun and Knife Show	Winnebago County Fairgrounds Pecatonica, IL	NIRPC 815-964-6134	Flyer	$5 entry, show from 8AM - 4PM Sat, 8AM - 3PM Sun Sponsor: NIRPC P.O. Box 1104 Rockford, IL 61105
Jun 1-2	Appleseed Event	Darnall's GunWorks and Ranges, 6125 East 1175 North Road, Bloomington, IL, 61705	John Naese 217-840-0246	Web Register On-line	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.
Jun 1 - 2	All American SHO-Show Gun Show	The Holiday Inn, Olney, IL	Don Huskey 217-821-8311 618-483-9009	Web	SHO: Sporting, Hunting, & Outdoor Gear Sat: 8AM-5PM Sun: 9AM-4:30PM Admission $5, dealer/vendor table info
Jun 2 8AM- Noon 1PM - 5PM	SAFE Gun Permits LLC Utah CCW Class Cordova, IL (2 classes) Hosted by State Representative Mike Smiddy!	Cordova Civic Center 910 3rd Avenue, Cordova, IL (Map)	Craig Celia 855-355-SAFE (7233)	Web Registration (Map)	Class includes passport photos, fingerprinting, and mailing completed application to Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) for processing; Utah fee of $51 paid directly to Utah BCI Course Fee: $100
Jun 2 9:00 AM	LeRoy Rifle and Pistol Club 3 Gun Action Shoot	26389 E. 125 North Rd LeRoy, IL	Steve Stewart 309 376-2320	Web
Jun 2	OUTDOOR CONVENTIONAL PISTOL TOURNAMENT (1800)	MENOMONEE FALLS ROD & GUN CLUB W 249 N 8500 Hillside Road Sussex, Wi. 53089	John McFadyen 414-688-2985	Flyer	(phone # at club: 262-246-8971) Range is approx. 1.5 miles north of the intersection of HWY VV and HWY 164 in the village of Sussex, Wisconsin.
Jun 4 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM	SAFE Gun Permits LLC Utah CCW Class Rock Island, IL	Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 25 Union Hall, 4600 46th Avenue, Rock Island, IL (Map)	Craig Celia 855-355-SAFE (7233)	Web Registration (Map)	Class includes passport photos, fingerprinting, and mailing completed application to Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) for processing; Utah fee of $51 paid directly to Utah BCI Course Fee: $100
Jun 4-5	Appleseed Event	Aurora Sportsman's Club,7500 Rueff Road, Waterman, IL 60556	David Schur 630-544-1431	Web Register On-line	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.
Jun 6 7:00 PM	LADIES TRAINING NIGHT- STRATEGIES FOR PERSONAL SAFETY	Woodstock VFW 240 N. Throop St. Woodstock, IL	MCR2CA	web	Cost $10.00. Please see web site for details.
Jun 7 - 9 8 AM - 6 PM	NRA Basic and Pistol Instructor Class	Williamson County Gun Club Carterville, IL	Heartland Training Team	Flyer Web	Cost: $95 for basic pistol, $250 for advanced pistol. (save $25 by taking both classes. Please see flyer and web site for details.
Jun 8	2700 Pistol	Marion County Fish and Game Association Indianapolis, IN	Thomas Petersen (317) 733-2966	Flyer	LOCATION: Marion County Fish and Game Association 7250 W. Crawfordsville Rd. Indianapolis, IN See Flyer for details.
Jun 8 8:00AM - 12:00PM	Firearms Safety Group Utah CFP	John A Logan College 700 Logan College Road Carterville, Illinois 62918	Casey Fuller 855-374-6721 ext.2	Web	618-985-3741 to register $100.00 class fee which includes class material, fingerprint card, photos and notary of application. This does not include the $51 fee to the state of Utah. Live Scan fingerprint tech will be on site and charging for fingerprints.
Jun 8 - 9	Midwest Training Group Advanced Handgun Skills	The Lion's Club, Bonfield, IL 148 S Stanford St.,	Andy Kemp 563-259-2123	Web Flyer	This two-day course is fast paced and demanding, focusing on high speed drills designed to build the optimum blend of speed and accuracy. Ideal for the advanced shooter who wishes to hone and fine-tune his techniques. Novice shooters move up to the next skill level. 1500-2000 rounds required Class Fee: $400
Jun 8 - 9	USRA NRA Basic Pistol & Introduction to Defensive Handgun	Aurora Sportsman's Club 7500 Rueff Road, Waterman, IL 60556	USRA 847-920-USRA	Schedule Flyer	Fees: See USRA web site for details.
Jun 8 - 9	2700 Pistol	WINNEQUAH GUN CLUB, INC. Lodi, WI. 53555	Joe Fobes 608-206-7616	Flyer	WINNEQUAH GUN CLUB, INC. N2249 Lang Rd. Lodi, WI. 53555 See Flyer for details.
Jun 9 8:00 am	ISRA Bullseye League	ISRA Range, Bonfield, IL	Jeff Battaglia 708-614-1628	Details Web	30 rd. National Match Course Fee: $2.50 per match, or all 5 for $10. Read the details in the flyer
Jun 9 10:00 AM	LeRoy Rifle and Pistol Club Trap Shoot	26389 E. 125 North Rd LeRoy, IL	Dick Miller 309-962-8102	Web
Jun 9 8AM - 12PM	Take Aim Inc. CCW Class	Watch City VFW Post 1307 1601 Weld Road, Elgin, IL 60123	James Carson 815-761-0929	Flyer	Class fee is $75 and includes finger printing, photo and application with free Florida application.
Jun 9 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM	PPC Introduction to Basic Rifle	Article Two Range 250 N. Cortland Ave. Lombard, IL	PPS (773) 415-1814	Schedule Flyer	Cost: $100.00 Please call to reserve your spot, space is limited For more information call (773) 415-1814 or visit PPC web site for details.
Jun 15 8 AM - 6 PM	Basic AR-15 Rifle Class	Williamson County Gun Club Carterville, IL	Heartland Training Team	Flyer Web	Cost: $150 Please see flyer and web site for details.
Jun 15	MorMad Shooting Complex Top Shot Competition	1600 Holly Road Du Quoin, IL. 60455	Roger 618-357-1358	Web Flyer	Top shot competition
Jun 15 9:00 AM	LeRoy Rifle and Pistol Club Bullseye Pistol	26389 E. 125 North Rd LeRoy, IL	Jeff Porter 217-493-1041	Web
Jun 15-16	Appleseed Event	ISRA Range, Bonfield, IL	Carol Wylie 309-369-4863	Web Register On-line	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.
Jun 16	McHenry Gun Show	Holiday Inn Crystal Lake, IL	Don Cichoski 815-385-1982	Map Web	Show from 8AM - 1PM
Jun 18 - 19 5:30PM - 9:30PM	NRA's Basic Pistol - PLUS 2 evening class	7700 W. 79 St. Bridgeview, IL. 60455	Joseph Rospapa	Web	NRA’s Basic Pistol – PLUS teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for owning and operating a pistol safely. You do not have to own a firearm to attend this class. It’s a great class to take BEFORE you purchase a firearm. This course is at least 8-hour long classroom plus about 1 to 2 hours at the range. Range time is scheduled separately from class time.
Jun 22	11th Annual ISRA Range Open House	ISRA Range Bonfield, IL	ISRA Office 815-635-3198	Flyer Volunteer Form Range Info	This is a very successful event, so we're going to do it again! 10AM - 4PM Free admission and parking, safety orientation Volunteers needed, contact the ISRA office!
Jun 22	ASC 2013 Bullseye Pistol	Aurora's Sportmens Club Waterman, IL	Ralph Wilson	Flyer	Open to any competitor. In order to enter scores of competitors in the computer classification system, their NRA membership number must be used.
Jun 22	USRA Introduction to Defensive Handgun	Chillicothe Sportsman Club 21228 N. Yankee Lane Chillicothe, IL	USRA 847-920-USRA	Schedule Flyer	Fees: See USRA web site for details.
Jun 22 8:00AM - 4:00PM	Firearms Safety Group NRA Personal Protection In The Home	Article Two Range 250 N. Cortland Ave. Lombard, IL	Casey Fuller 855-374-6721 ext.2	Web	Please visit web site for details and on-line registration: www.firearmsafetygroup.com
Jun 22 - 23	Belleville Gun Show	Belle-clair Expo	Bob Leckrone 618-495-2572	Map	Sat: 9:00AM - 5PM / Sun: 9:00AM - 4PM 8' Tables $45
Jun 22 - 23	Bristol Regional	St. Joseph Valley Rifle & Pistol Assoc Bristol IN	Paul Gittinger (574)875-6388	Map Flyer	Bristol matches are run by St. Joseph Valley Rifle & Pistol Assoc.
Jun 22 - 23 9:00AM - 6:00PM	Guns Save Life group NRA Personal Protection in the Home Class	DeWitt County Sportsmen's Club. Clinton, IL	John Boch 217-649-3702	Web Flyer	Please visit web site for details: www.gsldefensetraining.com
Jun 23 8AM 10AM 12PM	Aurora Sportsmens Club CMP Service Rifle Clinic	Aurora's Sportmens Club Waterman, IL	CMP Committee 815-264-9000 x27 to RSVP Questions? Frank Bernstein 630-858-3332	Web Flyer (222KB PDF) Map	$50 Reservations should be made for a particular rifle type and registration time. See Flyer for details.
Jun 23	MorMad Shooting Complex Shotgun Competition	1600 Holly Road Du Quoin, IL. 60455	Roger 618-357-1358	Web Flyer	Shot gun competition, any shot gun, $5 per round, 5 clay birds from thrower, Annie Oakley, card shots closest to X. Cash and meat prizes by Speers BBQ
Jun 23 1:00 PM	LeRoy Rifle and Pistol Club Blackpowder Shoot	26389 E. 125 North Rd LeRoy, IL	Susie Hulvey 217-935-6804	Web
Jun 23 9:00 AM	LeRoy Rifle and Pistol Club Bullseye Pistol	26389 E. 125 North Rd LeRoy, IL	Jeff Porter 217-493-1041	Web
Jun 27 - 30 8 AM - 6 PM	NRA Basic and Advanced Defensive Pistol	Williamson County Gun Club Carterville, IL	Heartland Training Team	Flyer Web	Cost: $385 NOTE: This is a 4 day class! Please see flyer and web site for details.
Jun 29 8:00 AM	Trooper Trophy High-Power Rifle match	ISRA Range Bonfield, IL	Daniel Lee Beck 815-741-0070	Flyer Map	Fees: Early registration $20 Day of the match $25 See flyer for details.
Jun 29-30	Appleseed Event	World Shooting and Recreational Complex, One Main Event Lane, Suite 510, Sparta, IL, 62286	Don Duncan 270-753-7104	Web Register On-line	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.
Jun 29- 30 9:00 AM	PPC Introduction to the Defensive Handgun	Sand Burr Gun Ranch Rochester, Indiana	PPS (773) 415-1814	Schedule Flyer	Cost: $200.00 Please call to reserve your spot, space is limited For more information call (773) 415-1814 or visit PPC web site for details.
Jun 30 8:30 am	Glock Shooting Sports Foundation ISRA Glock League	ISRA Range, Bonfield, IL	Terry Kreimeier 815-635-3198	Flyer GSSF website	Glock Pistol Competition for Everyone! $20 per match, read the flyer!
Jun 30 9:00AM - 6:00PM	34 State CCW class Florida & Utah	7700 W. 79 St. Bridgeview, IL. 60455	Joseph Rospapa	Web	The 34 State CCW Class is nine hours and is designed to give the student the minimum level of training required by the states of Utah and Florida. With this class you will have the qualifications to qualify and apply for a Utah and a Florida CCW permit.
Jun 30 9:00 AM	LeRoy Rifle and Pistol Club Bullseye Pistol	26389 E. 125 North Rd LeRoy, IL	Jeff Porter 217-493-1041	Web
July
Jul 5 - 7	Canton Regional	The Canton McKinley Rifle and Pistol Club 5527 Tyro St NE Canton, OH 44721	Paul Gittinger	Map Web	The Canton McKinley Rifle and Pistol Club.
Jul 6	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 6-7	Appleseed Event	Aurora Sportsman's Club,7500 Rueff Road, Waterman, IL 60556	David Schur 630-544-1431	Web Register On-line	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.
Jul 7 9:00 AM	LeRoy Rifle and Pistol Club 3 Gun Action Shoot	26389 E. 125 North Rd LeRoy, IL	Steve Stewart 309 376-2320	Web
Jul 8 - 14	Camp Perry	National Rifle & Pistol Championships, Camp Perry, Ohio Camp Perry, Ohio	Paul Gittinger	Web	National Rifle & Pistol Championships, Camp Perry, Ohio.
Jul 13 8:00AM	M1A High-Power Rifle match	ISRA Range Bonfield, IL	Daniel Lee Beck 815-741-0070	Flyer Map	Fees: Early registration $20 Day of the match $25 See flyer for details.
Jul 13 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	1st Annual ISRA/NRA Teen Shooting Sports Camp	ISRA Range, Bonfield, IL	ISRA Office 815-635-3198	Web Registration Pack Volunteer Pack	Fees: $40.00 Participents, please include all registration forms with payment. Volunteers, please include the volunteer forms for this event.
Jul 13	White County Farm Bureau 3rd Annual Young Leader Pistol Shoot	Carmi Rifle Club County Road 1250 E Camri, IL	Mike Rowe 618 - 963-2788	Info/Registration	3 stages of 5 steel targets each. Buckmark Pistol awarded by drawing from participating shooters that day. Picnic lunch provided.
Jul 13 - 14	USRA NRA Basic Rifle & American Marksman Clinic	Aurora Sportsman's Club 7500 Rueff Road, Waterman, IL 60556	USRA 847-920-USRA	Schedule Flyer	Fees: See USRA web site for details.
Jul 13-14	Appleseed Event	Bob Holland Farm, 1411 Rodeo Rd. McLean, IL 61754	John Naese 217-840-0246	Web Register On-line	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.
Jul 14 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Plano Sportsman's Show	Plano American Legion Post 395 Plano, IL	Kirt 815-970-3225	map Flyer	Breakfast and lunch available. General admission $3.00 person. Reservations and deposit required for tables, space is limited. Tables $25.00
Jul 20 08:00 am - 5:00 PM	SAFER USA NRA Basic Pistol	The Lion's Club, Bonfield, IL 148 S Stanford St.,	David Lombardo 877-954-3030	Online Registration	This beginner’s course includes both classroom and shooting instruction using .22 semi-automatic pistols on the range. Students learn NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; pistol parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting from the bench rest position, and two handed standing positions; cleaning the pistol; and continued opportunities for skill development.
Jul 20	MorMad Shooting Complex Top Shot Competition	1600 Holly Road Du Quoin, IL. 60455	Roger 618-357-1358	Web Flyer	Top Shot Competition
Jul 20 - 21	All American SHO-Show Gun Show	VFW Hall on State Hwy 32 Sullivan IL	Don Huskey 217-821-8311 618-483-9009	Web	SHO: Sporting, Hunting, & Outdoor Gear Sat: 8AM-5PM Sun: 9AM-4:30PM Admission $5, dealer/vendor table info
Jul 20 - 21 9:00AM - 6:00PM	Guns Save Life group NRA Personal Protection in the Home Class	DeWitt County Sportsmen's Club. Clinton, IL	John Boch 217-649-3702	Web Flyer	Please visit web site for details: www.gsldefensetraining.com
Jul 21 8:00 am	ISRA Bullseye League	ISRA Range, Bonfield, IL	Jeff Battaglia 708-614-1628	Details Web	30 rd. National Match Course Fee: $2.50 per match, or all 5 for $10. Read the details in the flyer
Jul 21 9:00 AM	LeRoy Rifle and Pistol Club Trap Shoot	26389 E. 125 North Rd LeRoy, IL	Dick Miller 309-962-8102	Web
Jul 27	ASC 2013 Bullseye Pistol	Aurora's Sportmens Club Waterman, IL	Ralph Wilson	Flyer	Open to any competitor. In order to enter scores of competitors in the computer classification system, their NRA membership number must be used.
Jul 27 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Kane County Young Republicans Trap Shoot	St. Charles Sportsman Club Elburn, IL	Garrett Burt (630)485-0415	Flyer web	All levels of experience are welcome. Smoked pulled pork lunch: meet elected officalas. $15: spectator w/lunch, $25: KCYR Member Shoot w/Lunch $35: non-member shoot w/lunch. See flyer for additional details.
Jul 28	McHenry Gun Show	Holiday Inn Crystal Lake, IL	Don Cichoski 815-385-1982	Map Web	Show from 8AM - 1PM
Jul 28 8:30 am	Glock Shooting Sports Foundation ISRA Glock League	ISRA Range, Bonfield, IL	Terry Kreimeier 815-635-3198	Flyer GSSF website	Glock Pistol Competition for Everyone! $20 per match, read the flyer!
July 28 8:00AM - 3:00PM	Pine Tree Pistol Club Gun Show	Pine Tree Pistol Club Loves Park, IL		Map Web	Show from 8AM - 3PM NOTE: Gun show is held at Forest Hills Lodge.
Jul 28	MorMad Shooting Complex Shooting Competition	1600 Holly Road Du Quoin, IL. 60455	Roger 618-357-1358	Web Flyer	.22 rim fire rifle competition (no shot ammunition) scoped or non-scoped standing position only. Targets, paintballs, wooden spoons, 5 shots at each 25 and 50 yards, 5 minute time limit
Jul 28 1:00 PM	LeRoy Rifle and Pistol Club Blackpowder Shoot	26389 E. 125 North Rd LeRoy, IL	Susie Hulvey 217-935-6804	Web
Jul 28	2700 Pistol	St. Joseph Valley Rifle & Pistol Assoc Bristol IN	Paul Gittinger (574)875-6388	Flyer	Bristol matches are run by St. Joseph Valley Rifle & Pistol Assoc. LOCATION: Chief WA-KE’ DE Range approximately 1 ½ mi East of Bristol or 4 mi West of St Rd 13 on St Rd 120 North side.
August
Aug 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.
Aug 3	USRA Introduction to Defensive Handgun	ISRA Range Bonfield, IL	USRA 847-920-USRA	Schedule Flyer Map	Fees: See USRA web site for details.
Aug 3-4	Appleseed Event	Aurora Sportsman's Club,7500 Rueff Road, Waterman, IL 60556	David Schur 630-544-1431	Web Register On-line	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.
Aug 4 9:00 AM	LeRoy Rifle and Pistol Club 3 Gun Action Shoot	26389 E. 125 North Rd LeRoy, IL	Steve Stewart 309 376-2320	Web
Aug 4	OUTDOOR CONVENTIONAL PISTOL TOURNAMENT (1800)	MENOMONEE FALLS ROD & GUN CLUB W 249 N 8500 Hillside Road Sussex, Wi. 53089	John McFadyen 414-688-2985	Flyer	(phone # at club: 262-246-8971) Range is approx. 1.5 miles north of the intersection of HWY VV and HWY 164 in the village of Sussex, Wisconsin.
Aug 10	ASC 2013 Bullseye Pistol 1800	Aurora's Sportmens Club Waterman, IL	Ralph Wilson	Flyer	Open to any competitor. In order to enter scores of competitors in the computer classification system, their NRA membership number must be used.
Aug 10	MorMad Shooting Complex Top Shot Competition	1600 Holly Road Du Quoin, IL. 60455	Roger 618-357-1358	Web Flyer	Top Shot Competition
Aug 17	Women On Target	Pine Tree Pistol Club 5454 11th Street, Rockford, IL	Kim Frayne	Map Online Registration	Cost: $55.00, No FOID card necessary, No experience necessary.
Aug 17 08:00 am - 5:00 PM	SAFER USA NRA Basic Pistol	The Lion's Club, Bonfield, IL 148 S Stanford St.,	David Lombardo 877-954-3030	Online Registration	This beginner’s course includes both classroom and shooting instruction using .22 semi-automatic pistols on the range. Students learn NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; pistol parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting from the bench rest position, and two handed standing positions; cleaning the pistol; and continued opportunities for skill development.
Aug 17	2700 Pistol	Marion County Fish and Game Association Indianapolis, IN	Thomas Petersen (317) 733-2966	Flyer	LOCATION: Marion County Fish and Game Association 7250 W. Crawfordsville Rd. Indianapolis, IN See Flyer for details.
Aug 17 9:00 AM	PPC Introduction to Defensive Shotgun	Sand Burr Gun Ranch Rochester, Indiana	PPS (773) 415-1814	Schedule Flyer	Cost: $200.00 Please call to reserve your spot, space is limited For more information call (773) 415-1814 or visit PPC web site for details.
Aug. 17 & 18	New Berlin Gun Show	Sangamon County Fairgrounds New Berlin, IL	Rick Thrasher 217-416-0618	Map	Sat 9AM to 4PM, Sun 9AM to 3PM Admission is $3 per person Exhibitors: Tables are $25 for members, $30 for non-members Sponsor: Central Illinois Gun Collectors Association P.O. Box 462 Chatham, IL 62629
Aug 17-18	Decatur Gun Show	Decatur Civic Center	Bob Leckrone 618-495-2572	Map	Sat: 9:00AM - 5PM / Sun: 9:00AM - 4PM 8' Tables $45
Aug 17 - 18	USRA NRA Basic Pistol & Introduction to Defensive Handgun	Aurora Sportsman's Club 7500 Rueff Road, Waterman, IL 60556	USRA 847-920-USRA	Schedule Flyer	Fees: See USRA web site for details.
Aug 17 8:00 AM	Mini Palma High-Power Rifle match	ISRA Range Bonfield, IL	Derek Dattner	Flyer Map	Fees: Early registration $20 Day of the match $25 See flyer for details.
Aug 17 - 18 9:00AM - 6:00PM	Guns Save Life group NRA Personal Protection in the Home Class	DeWitt County Sportsmen's Club. Clinton, IL	John Boch 217-649-3702	Web Flyer	Please visit web site for details: www.gsldefensetraining.com
Aug 18 8:00 am	ISRA Bullseye League	ISRA Range, Bonfield, IL	Jeff Battaglia 708-614-1628	Details Special Flyer Web	30 rd. National Match Course Fee: $2.50 per match, or all 5 for $10. Read the details in the flyer
Aug 18 8:00 AM	LeRoy Rifle and Pistol Club Bullseye Pistol	26389 E. 125 North Rd LeRoy, IL	Jeff Porter 217-493-1041	Web
Aug 24	ASC 2013 Bullseye Pistol	Aurora's Sportmens Club Waterman, IL	Ralph Wilson	Flyer	Open to any competitor. In order to enter scores of competitors in the computer classification system, their NRA membership number must be used.
Aug 24-25	Belleville Gun Show	Belle-clair Expo	Bob Leckrone 618-495-2572	Map	Sat: 9:00AM - 5PM / Sun: 9:00AM - 4PM 8' Tables $45
Aug 25 8:30 am	Glock Shooting Sports Foundation ISRA Glock League	ISRA Range, Bonfield, IL	Terry Kreimeier 815-635-3198	Flyer GSSF website	Glock Pistol Competition for Everyone! $20 per match, read the flyer!
Aug 25	MorMad Shooting Complex Shooting Competition	1600 Holly Road Du Quoin, IL. 60455	Roger 618-357-1358	Web Flyer	Center fire rifle competition 5 shots (maximum 50 points) 400 yards, 5 shooters per round/$10 prize money, reshoots all day, no .50 calibers this event
Aug 25 1:00 PM	LeRoy Rifle and Pistol Club Blackpowder Shoot	26389 E. 125 North Rd LeRoy, IL	Susie Hulvey 217-935-6804	Web
Aug 31	USRA American Marksman Clinic	Chillicothe Sportsman Club 21228 N. Yankee Lane Chillicothe, IL	USRA 847-920-USRA	Schedule Flyer	Fees: See USRA web site for details.
September
Sep 1	USRA Introduction to Defensive Handgun	Chillicothe Sportsman Club 21228 N. Yankee Lane Chillicothe, IL	USRA 847-920-USRA	Schedule Flyer	Fees: See USRA web site for details.
Sep 1 9:00 AM	LeRoy Rifle and Pistol Club 3 Gun Action Shoot	26389 E. 125 North Rd LeRoy, IL	Steve Stewart 309 376-2320	Web
Sep 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.
Sep 7 8:00 AM	Doughboy High-Power Rifle match	ISRA Range Bonfield, IL	Daniel Lee Beck 815741-0070	Flyer Map	Fees: Early registration $20 Day of the match $25 See flyer for details.
Sep 7 08:00 am - 5:00 PM	SAFER USA NRA Basic Shotgun	The Lion's Club, Bonfield, IL 148 S Stanford St.,	David Lombardo 877-954-3030	Online Registration	This beginner’s course includes classroom and range time learning how to shoot shotguns at moving targets. Students learn NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; shotgun parts and operation; shotgun shell components; shotgun shell malfunctions; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting at straight away and angled targets; cleaning; and continued opportunities for skill development.
Sep 7-8	Appleseed Event	Aurora Sportsman's Club,7500 Rueff Road, Waterman, IL 60556	David Schur 630-544-1431	Web Register On-line	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.
Sep 8 1:00 PM	LeRoy Rifle and Pistol Club Blackpowder Shoot	26389 E. 125 North Rd LeRoy, IL	Susie Hulvey 217-935-6804	Web
Sep 14	ASC 2013 Bullseye Pistol	Aurora's Sportmens Club Waterman, IL	Ralph Wilson	Flyer	Open to any competitor. In order to enter scores of competitors in the computer classification system, their NRA membership number must be used.
Sep 14	MorMad Shooting Complex Top Shot Competition	1600 Holly Road Du Quoin, IL. 60455	Roger 618-357-1358	Web Flyer	Top Shot Competition
Sep 14-15	Appleseed Event	DeWitt County Sportsmans Club,15423 State Highway 10, Clinton, IL 61727	John Naese 217-840-0246	Web Register On-line	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.
Sep 14 - 15	USRA NRA Basic Pistol & Introduction to Defensive Handgun	Aurora Sportsman's Club 7500 Rueff Road, Waterman, IL 60556	USRA 847-920-USRA	Schedule Flyer	Fees: See USRA web site for details.
Sep 14 - 15	All American SHO-Show Gun Show	Robinson Community Center Robinson, IL	Don Huskey 217-821-8311 618-483-9009	Web	SHO: Sporting, Hunting, & Outdoor Gear Sat: 8AM-5PM Sun: 9AM-4:30PM Admission $5, dealer/vendor table info
Sep 15	McHenry Gun Show	Holiday Inn Crystal Lake, IL	Don Cichoski 815-385-1982	Map Web	Show from 8AM - 1PM
Sep 15 10:00 AM	LeRoy Rifle and Pistol Club Trap Shoot	26389 E. 125 North Rd LeRoy, IL	Dick Miller 309-962-8102	Web
Sep 21 08:00 am - 5:00 PM	SAFER USA NRA Basic Pistol	The Lion's Club, Bonfield, IL 148 S Stanford St.,	David Lombardo 877-954-3030	Online Registration	This beginner’s course includes both classroom and shooting instruction using .22 semi-automatic pistols on the range. Students learn NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; pistol parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting from the bench rest position, and two handed standing positions; cleaning the pistol; and continued opportunities for skill development.
Sep 21-22	Appleseed Event	Le Roy Rifle and Pistol Club,26389 E. 125 North Road, LeRoy, IL, 61752	John Naese 217-840-0246	Web Register On-line	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.
Sep 21 - 22	All American SHO-Show Gun Show	The Holiday Inn Olney, IL	Don Huskey 217-821-8311 618-483-9009	Web	SHO: Sporting, Hunting, & Outdoor Gear Sat: 8AM-5PM Sun: 9AM-4:30PM Admission $5, dealer/vendor table info
Sep 21 - 22	Indiana State Outdoor Pistol Championship	Marion County Fish and Game Association Indianapolis, IN	Thomas Petersen (317) 733-2966	Flyer	LOCATION: Marion County Fish and Game Association 7250 W. Crawfordsville Rd. Indianapolis, IN See Flyer for details.
Sep 22 8AM 10AM 12PM	Aurora Sportsmens Club CMP Service Rifle Clinic	Aurora's Sportmens Club Waterman, IL	CMP Committee 815-264-9000 x27 to RSVP Questions? Frank Bernstein 630-858-3332	Web Flyer (222KB PDF) Map	$50 Reservations should be made for a particular rifle type and registration time. See Flyer for details.
Sep 22	MorMad Shooting Complex Top Shot Competition	1600 Holly Road Du Quoin, IL. 60455	Roger 618-357-1358	Web Flyer	Center fire rifle competition, 5 steel known downs at 300 yards (5 shots), 5 clay birds at 400 yards (5 shots), reshoots all day, 5 shooters per round, $5 per round-$10 cash prize per round
Sep 27 - 29	All American SHO-Show Gun Show	Village Square Mall Effingham, IL	Don Huskey 217-821-8311 618-483-9009	Web	SHO: Sporting, Hunting, & Outdoor Gear Fri: 8AM-5PM Sat: 8AM-5PM Sun: 9AM-4:30PM Admission $5, dealer/vendor table info
Sep 27 - 29	Second Amendment Foundation's: Gun Rights Policy Conference	Marriott Hotel Houston 18700 John F. Kennedy Blvd Houston, TX	Second Amendment Foundation 425-454-7012	Web Flyer Preliminary Agenda	Come meet national gun rights leaders and your fellow grassroots activists at the 28th Annual Gun Rights Policy Conference (GRPC 2013) in Houston, TX on September 27, 28, & 29, 2013. This is your once-a-year chance to network and get an insider look and plan pro-gun rights strategies for the coming year. Full hotel and conference registration details are available in the flyer FREE - Registration is Required
Sep 28 - 29	Chillicothe Gun Show	Chillicothe Sportsmen's Club Chillicothe, IL	Steve Risinger 309-449-6268 309-208-1010	map	$2.00 entry each day. Saturday: 8:30AM - 4PM Sunday: 8:30AM-3PM
Sep 28 - 29	Pecatonica Gun and Knife Show	Winnebago County Fairgrounds Pecatonica, IL	NIRPC 815-964-6134	Flyer	$5 entry, show from 8AM - 4PM Sat, 8AM - 3PM Sun Sponsor: NIRPC P.O. Box 1104 Rockford, IL 61105
Sep 28-29	Appleseed Event	ISRA Range, Bonfield, IL	Carol Wylie 309-369-4863	Web Register On-line	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.
Sep 28-29	Kankakee Gun Show	Kankakee County Fairgrounds	Eddie Rodgers 815-939-7572	Map	$5 admission, under 12 free w/paid adult Sat: 8:30AM - 4PM / Sun: 8:30AM - 3PM 250 8' Tables, $20 prepaid, $25 wk of show Sponsor: Kankakee Gun Collectors Assoc. P.O. Box 1361, Bourbonnais, IL 60914
Sep 28 - 29 9:00AM - 6:00PM	Guns Save Life group NRA Personal Protection in the Home Class	Darnall's GunWorks Bloomington, IL	John Boch 217-649-3702	Web Flyer	Please visit web site for details: www.gsldefensetraining.com
Sep 29 8:00 am	ISRA Bullseye League	ISRA Range, Bonfield, IL	Jeff Battaglia 708-614-1628	Details Web	30 rd. National Match Course Fee: $2.50 per match, or all 5 for $10. Read the details in the flyer(126KB PDF)
Jul 28	2700 Pistol	St. Joseph Valley Rifle & Pistol Assoc Bristol IN	Paul Gittinger (574)875-6388	Map Flyer	Bristol matches are run by St. Joseph Valley Rifle & Pistol Assoc. LOCATION: Chief WA-KE’ DE Range approximately 1 ½ mi East of Bristol or 4 mi West of St Rd 13 on St Rd 120 North side.
October
Oct 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.
Oct 5 8:00 AM	30 Cal High-Power Rifle match	ISRA Range Bonfield, IL	Kurt Biefeld 219-275-6372	Flyer Map	Fees: Early registration $20 Day of the match $25 See flyer for details.
Oct 5-6	Belleville Gun Show	Belle-clair Expo	Bob Leckrone 618-495-2572	Map	Sat: 9:00AM - 5PM / Sun: 9:00AM - 4PM 8' Tables $45
Oct 5-6	Appleseed Event	Aurora Sportsman's Club,7500 Rueff Road, Waterman, IL 60556	David Schur 630-544-1431	Web Register On-line	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.
Oct 6	USRA Introduction to Defensive Handgun	Chillicothe Sportsman Club 21228 N. Yankee Lane Chillicothe, IL	USRA 847-920-USRA	Schedule Flyer	Fees: See USRA web site for details.
Oct 6 9:00 AM	LeRoy Rifle and Pistol Club 3 Gun Action Shoot	26389 E. 125 North Rd LeRoy, IL	Steve Stewart 309 376-2320	Web
Oct 12	MorMad Shooting Complex Top Shot Competition	1600 Holly Road Du Quoin, IL. 60455	Roger 618-357-1358	Web Flyer	Top Shot Competition
Oct 12-13	Springfield Gun Show	Illinois State Faircound	Bob Leckrone 618-495-2572	Map	Sat: 9:00AM - 5PM / Sun: 9:00AM - 4PM 8' Tables $45
Oct 12 - 13 9:00AM - 6:00PM	Guns Save Life group Training to Live and Win	Bloomington, IL	John Boch 217-649-3702	Web Flyer	Please visit web site for details: www.gsldefensetraining.com
Oct 13 10:00 AM	LeRoy Rifle and Pistol Club Trap Shoot	26389 E. 125 North Rd LeRoy, IL	Dick Miller 309-962-8102	Web
Oct 19-20	Champaign Gun Show	Champaign County Fairground	Bob Leckrone 618-495-2572	Map	Sat: 9:00AM - 5PM / Sun: 9:00AM - 4PM 8' Tables $45
Oct 19-20	Appleseed Event	ISRA Range, Bonfield, IL	Carol Wylie 309-369-4863	Web Register On-line	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.
Oct 19-20	Appleseed Event	Egyptian Rifle & Pistol Club, 11500 Reveille Road, Marion, IL, 62959	Don Duncan 270-753-7104	Web Register On-line	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.
Oct 19 1:00 PM	LeRoy Rifle and Pistol Club Boy Scouts Shoot	26389 E. 125 North Rd LeRoy, IL	Francis Smith 309 962-9275	Web
Oct 20 8:00 AM	LeRoy Rifle and Pistol Club Boy Scouts Shoot	26389 E. 125 North Rd LeRoy, IL	Francis Smith 309 962-9275	Web
Oct 20 8:00 AM	Carbin-pistol High-Power Rifle match	ISRA Range Bonfield, IL	John Newman 815-485-0351	Flyer Map	Fees: Early registration $20 Day of the match $25 See flyer for details.
Oct 20	MorMad Shooting Complex Hand Gun Competition	1600 Holly Road Du Quoin, IL. 60455	Roger 618-357-1358	Web Flyer	Hand gun competition (No.22 Cal.) 6 steel known down targets – 5 clay birds on rail any center fire pistol with reload, low ready position at 15 feet minimum, 5 shooters per round, $10 cash prize per round, $5 per entry fee
Oct 26-27	Effingham Gun Show	Knights of Columbus	Bob Leckrone 618-495-2572		Sat: 9:00AM - 5PM / Sun: 9:00AM - 4PM 8' Tables $45
Oct 26 & 27	Princeton Gun Show	Bureau County Fairgrounds Princeton, IL	Cathy Smith 309-689-1934	Map Flyer	Sat: 8:30AM-4PM / Sun: 8:30AM-3PM Sponsor: Sauk Trail Gun Collectors' Association PO Box 2292 East Peoria, IL 61611
Oct 26-27	Appleseed Event	World Shooting and Recreational Complex, One Main Event Lane, Suite 510, Sparta, IL, 62286	Don Duncan 270-753-7104	Web Register On-line	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.
Oct 27 8:00 am	ISRA Bullseye League	ISRA Range, Bonfield, IL	Jeff Battaglia 708-614-1628	Details Web	30 rd. National Match Course Fee: $2.50 per match, or all 5 for $10. Read the details in the flyer
Oct 27 8AM 10AM 12PM	Aurora Sportsmens Club CMP Service Rifle Clinic	Aurora's Sportmens Club Waterman, IL	CMP Committee 815-264-9000 x27 to RSVP Questions? Frank Bernstein 630-858-3332	Web Flyer (222KB PDF) Map	$50 Reservations should be made for a particular rifle type and registration time. See Flyer for details.
Oct 27	McHenry Gun Show	Holiday Inn Crystal Lake, IL	Don Cichoski 815-385-1982	Map Web	Show from 8AM - 1PM
Oct 27 1:00 PM	LeRoy Rifle and Pistol Club Blackpowder Shoot	26389 E. 125 North Rd LeRoy, IL	Susie Hulvey 217-935-6804	Web
November
Nov 2	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 2	MorMad Shooting Complex Top Shot Competition	1600 Holly Road Du Quoin, IL. 60455	Roger 618-357-1358	Web Flyer	Top Shot Competition
Nov 2-3	Kankakee Gun Show	Kankakee County Fairgrounds	Eddie Rodgers 815-939-7572	Map	$5 admission, under 12 free w/paid adult Sat: 8:30AM - 4PM / Sun: 8:30AM - 3PM 250 8' Tables, $20 prepaid, $25 wk of show Sponsor: Kankakee Gun Collectors Assoc. P.O. Box 1361, Bourbonnais, IL 60914
Nov 2-3	Appleseed Event	Aurora Sportsman's Club,7500 Rueff Road, Waterman, IL 60556	David Schur 630-544-1431	Web Register On-line	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.
Nov 2 - 3	All American SHO-Show Gun Show	VFW Hall on State Hwy 32 Sullivan IL	Don Huskey 217-821-8311 618-483-9009	Web	SHO: Sporting, Hunting, & Outdoor Gear Sat: 8AM-5PM Sun: 9AM-4:30PM Admission $5, dealer/vendor table info
Nov 3 9:00 AM	LeRoy Rifle and Pistol Club 3 Gun Action Shoot	26389 E. 125 North Rd LeRoy, IL	Steve Stewart 309 376-2320	Web
Nov 9-10	Bloomington Gun Show	Interstate Center	Bob Leckrone 618-495-2572	Map	Sat: 9:00AM - 5PM / Sun: 9:00AM - 4PM 8' Tables $45
Nov 10 8:00AM - 3:00PM	Pine Tree Pistol Club Gun Show	Pine Tree Pistol Club Loves Park, IL		Map Web	Show from 8AM - 3PM NOTE: Gun Show is held at Forest Hills Lodge.
Nov 10 1:00 PM	LeRoy Rifle and Pistol Club Blackpowder Shoot	26389 E. 125 North Rd LeRoy, IL	Susie Hulvey 217-935-6804	Web
Nov 16	Women On Target	Pine Tree Pistol Club 5454 11th Street, Rockford, IL	Kim Frayne	Map Online Registration	Cost: $55.00, No FOID card necessary, No experience necessary.
Nov 16 & 17	New Berlin Gun Show	Sangamon County Fairgrounds New Berlin, IL	Rick Thrasher 217-416-0618	Map	Sat 9AM to 4PM, Sun 9AM to 3PM Admission is $3 per person Exhibitors: Tables are $25 for members, $30 for non-members Sponsor: Central Illinois Gun Collectors Association P.O. Box 462 Chatham, IL 62629
Nov 16-17	Appleseed Event	ISRA Range, Bonfield, IL	Carol Wylie 309-369-4863	Web Register On-line	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.
Nov 16 & 17	Jacksonville Gun & Outdoorsman Show	THE DIAMOND EXPO CENTER 803 S. Diamond Jacksonville, IL	Diamond Plaza Events 217-370-4514	Web Flyer	Sat: 8AM-6PM / Sun: 8AM-4PM Admission $3, children 12 & under FREE! Buy, sell or trade. Info Call: 217-370-4514 / Like us on Facebook at: “Diamond Plaza Events”
Nov 23 & 24	Princeton Gun Show	Bureau County Fairgrounds Princeton, IL	Cathy Smith 309-689-1934	Map Flyer	Sat: 8:30AM-4PM / Sun: 8:30AM-3PM Sponsor: Sauk Trail Gun Collectors' Association PO Box 2292 East Peoria, IL 61611
Nov 24 8:00 am	ISRA Bullseye League	ISRA Range, Bonfield, IL	Jeff Battaglia 708-614-1628	Details Web	30 rd. National Match Course Fee: $2.50 per match, or all 5 for $10. Read the details in the flyer
Nov 24	McHenry Gun Show	Holiday Inn Crystal Lake, IL	Don Cichoski 815-385-1982	Map Web	Show from 8AM - 1PM
Nov 30- Dec 1	Springfiled Gun Show	Crown Plaza	Bob Leckrone 618-495-2572		Sat: 9:00AM - 5PM / Sun: 9:00AM - 4PM 8' Tables $45
December
Dec 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.
Dec 7 - 8	Chillicothe Gun Show	Chillicothe Sportsmen's Club Chillicothe, IL	Steve Risinger 309-449-6268 309-208-1010	map	$2.00 entry each day. Saturday: 8:30AM - 4PM Sunday: 8:30AM-3PM
Dec 7-8	Kankakee Gun Show	Kankakee County Fairgrounds	Eddie Rodgers 815-939-7572	Map	$5 admission, under 12 free w/paid adult Sat: 8:30AM - 4PM / Sun: 8:30AM - 3PM 250 8' Tables, $20 prepaid, $25 wk of show Sponsor: Kankakee Gun Collectors Assoc. P.O. Box 1361, Bourbonnais, IL 60914
Dec 7-8	Appleseed Event	Aurora Sportsman's Club,7500 Rueff Road, Waterman, IL 60556	David Schur 630-544-1431	Web Register On-line	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.
Dec 7 - 8	All American SHO-Show Gun Show	David Palmer Arena, Danville, IL	Don Huskey 217-821-8311 618-483-9009	Web	SHO: Sporting, Hunting, & Outdoor Gear Sat: 8AM-5PM Sun: 9AM-4:30PM Admission $5, dealer/vendor table info
Dec 14-15	Collinsville Gun Show	Gateway Center	Bob Leckrone 618-495-2572	Map	Sat: 9:00AM - 5PM / Sun: 9:00AM - 4PM 8' Tables $45
Sep 21 - 22	All American SHO-Show Gun Show	Village Square Mall Effingham, IL	Don Huskey 217-821-8311 618-483-9009	Web	SHO: Sporting, Hunting, & Outdoor Gear Sat: 8AM-5PM Sun: 9AM-4:30PM Admission $5, dealer/vendor table info
Dec 22	McHenry Gun Show	Holiday Inn Crystal Lake, IL	Don Cichoski 815-385-1982	Map Web	Show from 8AM - 1PM
Dec 28-29	Quincy Gun Show	Oakley Lindsay Center	Bob Leckrone 618-495-2572	Map	Sat: 9:00AM - 5PM / Sun: 9:00AM - 4PM 8' Tables $45
2014
January
Jan 25 & 26	Princeton Gun Show	Bureau County Fairgrounds Princeton, IL	Cathy Smith 309-689-1934	Map Flyer	Sat: 8:30AM-4PM / Sun: 8:30AM-3PM Sponsor: Sauk Trail Gun Collectors' Association PO Box 2292 East Peoria, IL 61611
February
Feb 8 & 9	Peoria Gun Show	East Peoria Convention Center Peoria, IL	309-274-2977	Map MGCA	Sat: 9AM-4PM / Sun: 9AM-4PM Sponsor: Midwest Gun Collectors' Association PO Box 9251 Peoria, IL 61612
March
Mar 29 & 30	Princeton Gun Show	Bureau County Fairgrounds Princeton, IL	Cathy Smith 309-689-1934	Map Flyer	Sat: 8:30AM-4PM / Sun: 8:30AM-3PM Sponsor: Sauk Trail Gun Collectors' Association PO Box 2292 East Peoria, IL 61611
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
Oct 25 & 26	Princeton Gun Show	Bureau County Fairgrounds Princeton, IL	Cathy Smith 309-689-1934	Map Flyer	Sat: 8:30AM-4PM / Sun: 8:30AM-3PM Sponsor: Sauk Trail Gun Collectors' Association PO Box 2292 East Peoria, IL 61611
November
Nov 29 & 30	Princeton Gun Show	Bureau County Fairgrounds Princeton, IL	Cathy Smith 309-689-1934	Map Flyer	Sat: 8:30AM-4PM / Sun: 8:30AM-3PM Sponsor: Sauk Trail Gun Collectors' Association PO Box 2292 East Peoria, IL 61611
December
2015
January
Jan 24 & 25	Princeton Gun Show	Bureau County Fairgrounds Princeton, IL	Cathy Smith 309-689-1934	Map Flyer	Sat: 8:30AM-4PM / Sun: 8:30AM-3PM Sponsor: Sauk Trail Gun Collectors' Association PO Box 2292 East Peoria, IL 61611
February
March
Mar 28 & 29	Princeton Gun Show	Bureau County Fairgrounds Princeton, IL	Cathy Smith 309-689-1934	Map Flyer	Sat: 8:30AM-4PM / Sun: 8:30AM-3PM Sponsor: Sauk Trail Gun Collectors' Association PO Box 2292 East Peoria, IL 61611
April
May
May	NRA 2015 Annual Meeting & Exhibits	Nashville, TN		Web
June
July
August
September
October
Oct 24 & 25	Princeton Gun Show	Bureau County Fairgrounds Princeton, IL	Cathy Smith 309-689-1934	Map Flyer	Sat: 8:30AM-4PM / Sun: 8:30AM-3PM Sponsor: Sauk Trail Gun Collectors' Association PO Box 2292 East Peoria, IL 61611
November
Nov 29 & 30	Princeton Gun Show	Bureau County Fairgrounds Princeton, IL	Cathy Smith 309-689-1934	Map Flyer	Sat: 8:30AM-4PM / Sun: 8:30AM-3PM Sponsor: Sauk Trail Gun Collectors' Association PO Box 2292 East Peoria, IL 61611
December