Two-day course takes beginners and intermediate shooters to advanced level. This is geared toward the environment that most of us live in, suburban and semi-rural, or home defense. Centerfire semi-automatic rifles, or pistol-caliber carbines only. Slings are mandatory. Red dot type sights are allowed and BUIS are advisable. At least two rifle mags and […]
National Match Course - 30 rounds - Rim Fire and/or Center Fire, shot with one hand unsupported - iron sights or optics. Open to public. Contact: Jeff Battaglia at 708.614.1628 or mailto: jeffb@isra.org
Glock Summer League is held on June 25, July 30, and August 27, 2023. Registration begins at 8:30am, mandatory safety briefing to shoot matches is at 9:00, with the first match to be fired at approximately 9:00. Contact: Frank Perrotta at 630.240.5403 or mailto: fperro@sbcglobal.net 2023 ISRA Glock Summer League
This is a 32 round match shot on Monday afternoons. Cost: $10 league fee/$5 per match. Instructor: Jeff Marienthal. Contact: Richard Pearson at mailto: executive@isra.org
Open to public. NRA High Power rifle competition in a low-pressure environment. Matches are shot weekly from late April to late October, weather permitting. Scores are submitted to the NRA at the end of the season to obtain a national classification. Sign-in at 4:30. Contact: Sam Evans at mailto: TNIRLeague@gmail.com
Shoot centerfire group and score targets at 100 yards; rimfire at 50 yards. No muzzle breaks and semi-auto must have brass catchers, loaded single. Members only. Contact: Mark Lincoln at mailto: lincolnmark308@gmail.com
Prone shooting at 300 yards every Wednesday using electronic targets from 8:00-5:00, from 5/3/2023-9/27/2023. Open to public. Instructor: Steve Zagrodnik. Cost: $5.00. Contact: Tom Jurgens at 815.573.3041 or mailto: jurgens914@comcast.net
Team members only. Practice is every Wednesday and Thursday until August 10, 2023. Instructors: Richard Pearson and Mike Vernon. Contact: Richard Pearson at mailto: executive @isra.org
3Gun and steel challenge practice on Wednesday afternoons from 5:00-dusk. Member only. Contact: Jeff Davis at 708.476.3257 or mailto: dtw1990@comcast.net
Weekly summer rifle league that runs seventeen weeks May through September on Thursday nights. Open to public. Contact: James P Miller at 815.268.4411 or mailto: jamesandkaymiller@att.net
Team members only. Practice is every Wednesday and Thursday until August 10, 2023. Instructors: Richard Pearson and Mike Vernon. Contact: Richard Pearson at mailto: executive @isra.org
Instruction on the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for the safe use of a rifle in target shooting. Open to public. Minimum 25 rounds of ammunition. Limited to 10 students. No walk-ins allowed. Cost: $75 (ISRA members), $150 (non-members). Pre-registration is required by June 28, 2023. Instructors: Jeff Marienthal, Pat Salem and Mandi Ehler. […]
This is a 32 round match shot on Monday afternoons. Cost: $10 league fee/$5 per match. Instructor: Jeff Marienthal. Contact: Richard Pearson at mailto: executive@isra.org
Open to public. NRA High Power rifle competition in a low-pressure environment. Matches are shot weekly from late April to late October, weather permitting. Scores are submitted to the NRA at the end of the season to obtain a national classification. Sign-in at 4:30. Contact: Sam Evans at mailto: TNIRLeague@gmail.com
Shoot centerfire group and score targets at 100 yards; rimfire at 50 yards. No muzzle breaks and semi-auto must have brass catchers, loaded single. Members only. Contact: Mark Lincoln at mailto: lincolnmark308@gmail.com
Prone shooting at 300 yards every Wednesday using electronic targets from 8:00-5:00, from 5/3/2023-9/27/2023. Open to public. Instructor: Steve Zagrodnik. Cost: $5.00. Contact: Tom Jurgens at 815.573.3041 or mailto: jurgens914@comcast.net
Team members only. Practice is every Wednesday and Thursday until August 10, 2023. Instructors: Richard Pearson and Mike Vernon. Contact: Richard Pearson at mailto: executive @isra.org
3Gun and steel challenge practice on Wednesday afternoons from 5:00-dusk. Member only. Contact: Jeff Davis at 708.476.3257 or mailto: dtw1990@comcast.net
NRA Basic Pistol Class is open to public. Written exam and shooting qualification. Cost: $120. No Refunds. Contact: Michael Wilhite at 815.261.4307 or mailto: mtwconsultingllc55@gmail.com
Weekly summer rifle league that runs seventeen weeks May through September on Thursday nights. Open to public. Contact: James P Miller at 815.268.4411 or mailto: jamesandkaymiller@att.net
Team members only. Practice is every Wednesday and Thursday until August 10, 2023. Instructors: Richard Pearson and Mike Vernon. Contact: Richard Pearson at mailto: executive @isra.org
Open to public. Cost: $120. No Refunds. Shooting qualification. Contact: Michael Wilhite at 815.261.4307 or mailto: mtwconsultingllc55@gmail.commailto: mtwconsultingllc55@gmail.com
ISRA Marksmanship League is held the second Sunday of every month, March through October, and includes all levels of shooters as a fun competition for a wide range of ability levels. We offer various divisions including rimfire, center fire, revolver, and sub-compact. Youth are welcome. You will need a quality firearm, 50 rounds of ammunition, […]
This is a 35 round match shot on Monday afternoons. Cost: $10 league fee/$5 per match. Instructor: Jeff Marienthal. Contact: Richard Pearson at mailto: executive@isra.org
Open to public. NRA High Power rifle competition in a low-pressure environment. Matches are shot weekly from late April to late October, weather permitting. Scores are submitted to the NRA at the end of the season to obtain a national classification. Sign-in at 4:30. Contact: Sam Evans at mailto: TNIRLeague@gmail.com
Prone shooting at 300 yards every Wednesday using electronic targets from 8:00-5:00, from 5/3/2023-9/27/2023. Open to public. Instructor: Steve Zagrodnik. Cost: $5.00. Contact: Tom Jurgens at 815.573.3041 or mailto: jurgens914@comcast.net
Shoot centerfire group and score targets at 100 yards; rimfire at 50 yards. No muzzle breaks and semi-auto must have brass catchers, loaded single. Members only. Contact: Mark Lincoln at mailto: lincolnmark308@gmail.com
Team members only. Practice is every Wednesday and Thursday until August 10, 2023. Instructors: Richard and Mike Vernon. Contact Richard Pearson at mailto: executive@isra.org
3Gun and steel challenge practice on Wednesday afternoons from 5:00-dusk. Member only. Contact: Jeff Davis at 708.476.3257 or mailto: dtw1990@comcast.net
Weekly summer rifle league that runs seventeen weeks May through September on Thursday nights. Open to public. Contact: James P Miller at 815.268.4411 or mailto: jamesandkaymiller@att.net
Team members only. Practice is every Wednesday and Thursday until August 10, 2023. Instructors: Richard and Mike Vernon. Contact Richard Pearson at mailto: executive@isra.org
Come out and join your friends at the ISRA South Suburban Cook County Grassroots meeting from 7 pm-8 pm. As always, we will discuss current events. Our host Kenootz Pizza will be serving a buffet-style dinner with unlimited soft drinks starting at 6:30 pm. The cost of the buffet is $13 Come join us and […]
MTW Consulting LLC Illinois CCL (NRA CCW curriculum) training open to public. Contact Michael Wilhite at 815.261.4307 or mailto: mtwconsultingllc55@gmail.com
Cost: $350/student; lunch is included. Contact: mailto: shirley@isra.org for registration. Admisssion requirements: All students must meet SIG SAUER Academy Requirements. Please see link to the SIG SAUER Academy website for student legal requirements: mailto: https:www.sigsaueracademy.com/legal-requirements
Open to public. Drawing from the holster, shooting on the move, and shooting behind cover. Contact: Billy Cowart at 248.219.9791 or mailto: cmoney711@att.net
Cost: $350/student; lunch is included. Contact: mailto: shirley@isra.org for registration. Admisssion requirements: All students must meet SIG SAUER Academy Requirements. Please see link to the SIG SAUER Academy website for student legal requirements: mailto: https:www.sigsaueracademy.com/legal-requirements
Open to public. Limited to XD, XDM, 1911, and compact models. Contact: Tony Jacobazzi at 630.918.1631 or mailto: tjacobazzi@comcast.net Springfield Armory Pistol Match 2023
This is a 35 round match shot on Monday afternoons. Cost: $10 league fee/$5 per match. Instructor: Jeff Marienthal. Contact: Richard Pearson at mailto: executive@isra.org
The Southern Illinois Chapter of the ISRA invites you to join them for a grass roots meeting from 7-8 PM at Cornerstone Church, 2705 Walton Way, Marion, IL. If you have questions, please contact: silchapterisra@gmail.com
Open to public. NRA High Power rifle competition in a low-pressure environment. Matches are shot weekly from late April to late October, weather permitting. Scores are submitted to the NRA at the end of the season to obtain a national classification. Sign-in at 4:30. Contact: Sam Evans at mailto: TNIRLeague@gmail.com
Prone shooting at 300 yards every Wednesday using electronic targets from 8:00-5:00, from 5/3/2023-9/27/2023. Open to public. Instructor: Steve Zagrodnik. Cost: $5.00. Contact: Tom Jurgens at 815.573.3041 or mailto: jurgens914@comcast.net
Shoot centerfire group and score targets at 100 yards; rimfire at 50 yards. No muzzle breaks and semi-auto must have brass catchers, loaded single. Members only. Contact: Mark Lincoln at mailto: lincolnmark308@gmail.com
Team members only. Practice is every Wednesday and Thursday until August 10, 2023. Instructors: Richard and Mike Vernon. Contact Richard Pearson at mailto: executive@isra.org
3Gun and steel challenge practice on Wednesday afternoons from 5:00-dusk. Member only. Contact: Jeff Davis at 708.476.3257 or mailto: dtw1990@comcast.net
Co-Chairs Gretchen Fritz, and Eric Allen, invite you to join the Will County Grassroots Division of the ISRA for our monthly meeting at the Silver Dollar Restaurant at 422 E. Mississippi Ave., Elwood, IL, and are open to everyone. Meetings start at 7 PM sharp; however, feel free to come early and socialize with like-minded individuals […]
Weekly summer rifle league that runs seventeen weeks May through September on Thursday nights. Open to public. Contact: James P Miller at 815.268.4411 or mailto: jamesandkaymiller@att.net
Team members only. Practice is every Wednesday and Thursday until August 10, 2023. Instructors: Richard Pearson and Mike Vernon. Contact Richard Pearson at mailto: executive@isra.org
MTW Consulting LLC NRA Basic Pistol Class is open to public. Written exam and shooting qualification. Cost: $120. No Refunds. Contact: Michael Wilhite at 815.261.4307 or mailto: mtwconsultingllc55@gmail.com
National Match Course - 30 rounds - Rim Fire and/or Center Fire, shot with one hand unsupported - iron sights or optics. Open to public. Contact: Jeff Battaglia at 708.614.1628 or mailto: jeffb@isra.org
This is a 35 round match shot on Monday afternoons. Cost: $10 league fee/$5 per match. Instructor: Jeff Marienthal. Contact: Richard Pearson at mailto: executive@isra.org
Open to public. NRA High Power rifle competition in a low-pressure environment. Matches are shot weekly from late April to late October, weather permitting. Scores are submitted to the NRA at the end of the season to obtain a national classification. Sign-in at 4:30. Contact: Sam Evans at mailto: TNIRLeague@gmail.com
Shoot centerfire group and score targets at 100 yards; rimfire at 50 yards. No muzzle breaks and semi-auto must have brass catchers, loaded single. Members only. Contact: Mark Lincoln at mailto: lincolnmark308@gmail.com
Prone shooting at 300 yards every Wednesday using electronic targets from 8:00-5:00, from 5/3/2023-9/27/2023. Open to public. Instructor: Steve Zagrodnik. Cost: $5.00. Contact: Tom Jurgens at 815.573.3041 or mailto: jurgens914@comcast.net
Team members only. Practice is every Wednesday and Thursday until August 10, 2023. Instructors: Richard Pearson and Mike Vernon. Contact Richard Pearson at mailto: executive@isra.org
3Gun and steel challenge practice on Wednesday afternoons from 5:00-dusk. Member only. Contact: Jeff Davis at 708.476.3257 or mailto: dtw1990@comcast.net
Weekly summer rifle league that runs seventeen weeks May through September on Thursday nights. Open to public. Contact: James P Miller at 815.268.4411 or mailto: jamesandkaymiller@att.net
Team members only. Practice is every Wednesday and Thursday until August 10, 2023. Instructors: Richard Pearson and Mike Vernon. Contact Richard Pearson at mailto: executive@isra.org
Armed Women of America (Kankakee Chapter) meets the last Saturday of every month for meeting and range practice. Open to members and public. Instructors: Beth Bertrand & Mandi Ehler. mailto: awa.mokenail@gmail.com
Defensive Rifle II covers proper presentation, shooting techniques, stoppage drills, movement, and much more. Open to public. Instructors: Markis Miranda and Greg Antor. Contact: Markis Miranda at 708.762.9216 or mailto: markis@p6firearmstraining.com
Glock Summer League is held on June 25, July 30, and August 27, 2023. Registration begins at 8:30am, mandatory safety briefing to shoot matches is at 9:00, with the first match to be fired at approximately 9:00. Contact: Frank Perrotta at 630.240.5403 or mailto: fperro@sbcglobal.net 2023 ISRA Glock Summer League
This is a 35 round match shot on Monday afternoons. Cost: $10 league fee/$5 per match. Instructor: Jeff Marienthal. Contact: Richard Pearson at mailto: executive@isra.org
Open to public. NRA High Power rifle competition in a low-pressure environment. Matches are shot weekly from late April to late October, weather permitting. Scores are submitted to the NRA at the end of the season to obtain a national classification. Sign-in at 4:30. Contact: Sam Evans at mailto: TNIRLeague@gmail.com
Prone shooting at 300 yards every Wednesday using electronic targets from 8:00-5:00, from 5/3/2023-9/27/2023. Open to public. Instructor: Steve Zagrodnik. Cost: $5.00. Contact: Tom Jurgens at 815.573.3041 or mailto: jurgens914@comcast.net
Shoot centerfire group and score targets at 100 yards; rimfire at 50 yards. No muzzle breaks and semi-auto must have brass catchers, loaded single. Members only. Contact: Mark Lincoln at mailto: lincolnmark308@gmail.com
Team members only. Practice is every Wednesday and Thursday until August 10, 2023. Instructors: Richard Pearson and Mike Vernon. Contact Richard Pearson at mailto: executive@isra.org
3Gun and steel challenge practice on Wednesday afternoons from 5:00-dusk. Member only. Contact: Jeff Davis at 708.476.3257 or mailto: dtw1990@comcast.net
Weekly summer rifle league that runs seventeen weeks May through September on Thursday nights. Open to public. Contact: James P Miller at 815.268.4411 or mailto: jamesandkaymiller@att.net
Team members only. Practice is every Wednesday and Thursday until August 10, 2023. Instructors: Richard Pearson and Mike Vernon. Contact Richard Pearson at mailto: executive@isra.org
“Ninety-eight percent of the people in this country are decent, hardworking, honest Americans. It’s the other lousy two percent that get all the publicity. But then, we elected them.”
Lily Tomlin
“The people who work against your gun rights are basically saying to you, “The right of the criminal to rip you off, rape and kill you shall not be infringed.” And they wonder why we’re a bit testy”
Editor of KABA LIBERTY ADVOCATE, Friday, July 30, 2001
“I declare to you that woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself, and there I take my stand.”
SUSAN B. ANTHONY
“You may find me one day dead in a ditch somewhere. But by God, you’ll find me in a pile of brass.”
Tpr. M. Padgett
“Using inner city kids as your proof that guns and kids don’t mix, is like using an alcoholic to prove all people will abuse alcohol.”
Lori Broadhead
“How dare politicians continue to pass insane laws forcing good, law-abiding people to be defenseless and helpless.”
Ted Nugent
The said Constitution [shall] never be construed to authorize Congress to infringe or to prevent the people of the United States from keeping their own arms.”
Samuel Adams, Massachusetts' U.S. Constitution Ratification Convention, 1788
“One of the greatest delusions in the world is the hope that the evils in this world are to be cured by legislation.”
Thomas B. Reed (1886)
“No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms.”
Thomas Jefferson, Proposed Virginia Constitution (1776)
“Foolish liberals who are trying to read the Second Amendment out of the Constitution are courting disaster by encouraging others to use the same means to eliminate portions of the constitution THEY don’t like.”
Alan Dershowitz
“Every 13 seconds in America someone uses a gun to stop a crime.”
Sen. Larry Craig
“The AK-47 is not a device of aggression … I devised this machine-gun for the security of my country,”
