October 1, 2026

Thursday Bulletin – October 1, 2026 Executive Director's Message From Richard Pearson Richard Pearson Receives Lifetime Achievement Award Richard Pearson has been a prominent voice in firearms rights advocacy through his long-standing leadership with the Illinois State Rifle Association. His work has focused on legislative advocacy, member education, and the promotion of Second Amendment issues in Illinois and nationally. The Lifetime Achievement Award presented at the Gun Rights Policy Conference represents recognition of years of dedication to advocacy, organizational leadership, and participation in the broader firearms-rights community. Pearson has also been associated with national advocacy efforts and has served on the Board of the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, reflecting his involvement beyond Illinois. A lifetime achievement award acknowledges sustained contributions made over many years. For supporters and colleagues, the recognition highlights Pearson’s influence on policy discussions, grassroots engagement, and organizational development within the firearms-rights...

September 17, 2026

Thursday Bulletin – September 17, 2026 Executive Director's Message From Richard Pearson ISRA Range 100th Birthday Party – Save The Date And Come Join Us! FREE ADMISSION!!! October 10, 2026 10am – 5pm The ISRA Range @ 1589 N 7000 Rd W, Bonfield, IL 60913 Join us as we celebrate 100 years of the ISRA Range! This milestone honors generations of Illinois firearm owners committed to safety, education, marksmanship, and the responsible defense of constitutional rights.  Open to all ISRA members. Onsite memberships will be available for purchase. Enjoy a day on the range with fellow members, families, youth, and new shooters. Expect safe shooting activities, history displays, and chances to learn more about our training programs, competitions, and leagues. Shooting opportunities with participating ISRA leagues Military vehicles and memorabilia Vendors and door prizes Family-friendly activities $5 lunch available ISRA Range 100th Birthday celebration America’s 250th anniversary celebration We ask...

September 10, 2026

Thursday Bulletin – September 10, 2026 Executive Director's Message From Richard Pearson Litigation Update WE'RE FIGHTING AT THE U.S. SUPREME COURT Illinois gun owners deserve someone willing to fight all the way to the highest court in the country. The Illinois State Rifle Association has filed an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court in Viramontes v. Cook County. This case challenges Cook County's ban on commonly owned semiautomatic firearms and standard-capacity magazines. And ISRA is making sure Illinois gun owners' voices are heard. Our message is clear: Government should not be allowed to redefine the Second Amendment until commonly owned firearms suddenly fall outside its protection. Our brief asks the Supreme Court to reverse the lower court and confront more than a decade of Seventh Circuit decisions that have strayed from the standards established in Heller and Bruen. We argue that firearms commonly possessed by law-abiding Americans for...