November 28, 2024

PICA Gun Ban Update:  Latest Legal Filing Our lawsuit, Harrel v. Raoul, has been combined with the other lawsuits against the (Protecting Illinois Communities Act) PICA. The ISRA and other plaintiffs have filed a reply opposing the State of Illinois’ request to make permanent the 30 day injunction while the lawsuit is being appealed to the Seventh Circuit Court of the United States.  The injunction is set to expire on December 8th, 2024. LATEST NEWS – On the afternoon of November 27, 2024,  the full legal filing opposing the State’s motion to stay the injunction was made public. You can download a copy here. To Donate to ISRA Legal Efforts, visit https://isra.org/support-us/ To join the ISRA or donate, please visit www.isra.org    

November 28, 2024

Executive Director’s Message Richard Pearson HAPPY THANKSGIVING to All! Personally, I have a lot to be thankful for this year.  I am thankful for all of our wonderful members, the ISRA directors and officers, our great lobbyists, our Range officers, instructors and terrific volunteers. All are doing a great job. Also, I am especially thankful for our new Director of Education Training, Mandi Ehler.  She is already making great progress and scheduling classes for both new and experienced shooters. And lastly, I am thankful for the very good court ruling we received in the Harrel v. Raoul lawsuit. It is an uphill battle but, with all of your support, we are going to make it. Wishing a safe, healthy and happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! NOTE:  The ISRA offices will be closed the day after Thanksgiving  -  Friday, November 29. [embed]https://youtube.com/shorts/gMRA7e5sPrs?feature=share[/embed] Giving Thanks for Great Judges and Great Members ISRA President...

November 21, 2024

Executive Director’s Message Richard Pearson Legislative Update We are watching several bills that will probably come up in lame duck session.  Lame duck session will be the 7th or 8th of January.  The new legislature begins January 8th at noon. HB5888 -  Lost and Stolen Firearms HB5891 and SB3971  -  Safe Storage of Firearms SB2633 “Karina's Law” -  This is a push for gun confiscation by the police. These bill numbers could change, so be careful about them. Litigation Update All cases are either waiting for a judge's decision or are in discovery.  Do not expect much until after the holidays. Overcoming The Stigma Of Firearms When it comes to explaining to some people as to why the 2nd Amendment and self defense are important, they seem to put their hands over their ears and go da-da-da-da to drown out your message. They do not want to hear it. Chances...