Come out and join your friends at the ISRA Madison County Townhall meeting starting at 6:30 pm. As always, we will discuss current events. Come join us and enjoy great company at our gracious host, Piasa Armory.
Open to the public. Teaching new and experienced shooters the art of shooting Olympic style air pistol. $5 includes air pistol rental (if needed), targets, ammo, and instruction. Coaches: Richard Pearson and Mike Vernon Contact: Richard Pearson 815.635.3198 or executive@isra.org
Set up and Practice for Saturday's event. Mandatory equipment. Eye protection and hearing protection are mandatory for all shooters and spectators. Holsters for center fire pistol and revolvers. Chamber flag and gun bag for pistol and rifles or chamber flags and a cart to secure pistol and rifle. For more information about Saturday's event go […]
This is a SCSA sanctioned level 1 match with 8 steel challenge stages. USPSA membership is not required to shoot but is required for SCSA classification. SCSA rules will apply. More details, competition rules, and stage configuration are available at SCSA.org. Any safe pistol or rimfire or PCC rifle in good condition from .22-.45 may […]
Open to public. Cost: $350 (ISRA member); $450 (non member). NRA Instructor courses are discipline specific. During the course candidates will learn NRA policies and procedures; basic public speaking skills; training methodology; use of a training team and training aids; organizing a course, building a budget; and finally preparing to teach. In addition, candidates will […]
Open to the public. Held on the first Sunday of the month from March through November. Black powder rifles, pistols, and shotguns. Contact: Tom Spurlock: 815-557-3942, mailto: tom.spurlock@outlook.com
New members welcome to learn about the Tuesday Night Irregular Rifles League. 2026_TNIRL_League_Program 2026 Banquet and sign-up. 4:30 sign in Clubhouse reservation: 3:00-8:00pm
Open to the public. Teaching new and experienced shooters the art of shooting Olympic style air pistol. $5 includes air pistol rental (if needed), targets, ammo, and instruction. Coaches: Richard Pearson and Mike Vernon Contact: Richard Pearson 815.635.3198 or executive@isra.org
Come out and join your friends at the ISRA South Suburban Cook County Townhall meeting from 7 pm-8 pm. As always, we will discuss current events. Our host Papa Joe's Restaurant will be serving a buffet-style dinner with unlimited soft drinks starting at 6:15 pm. The cost of the buffet is $17. Come join us […]
Open to the public. Concealed Carry 16 hour course, click on the PDF below for more details. Instructor: David Diller, 815.383.6558 or dddiller@icloud.com April 2026 ISRA CCL Class (PDF)
Open to the public. $5 for each shoot, including re-fires. All pistol calibers, semi-auto and revolvers welcome, optics or iron sights. 50 shot course of fire including paper and steel; scoring based on accuracy and speed. Fun, safe league for new and experienced shooters. Contact Mike or Mandi for more information at isramarksmanshipleague@gmail.com or 815.844.9949
Open to the public. Concealed Carry 16 hour course, click on the PDF below for more details. Instructor: David Diller, 815.383.6558 or dddiller@icloud.com April 2026 ISRA CCL Class (PDF)
This class will fulfill the requirement for IL CCL renewal; we will cover Illinois and Federal laws as well as other pertinent information regarding concealed carry. Please bring firearm, holster (if available), minimum 30 rounds ammo, eye and ear protection, and other range essentials. Instructor: Mandi Ehler, 815.844.9949 or mailto: academy@isra.org Cost: $60 (ISRA member); […]
Open to the public. Illinois CCL Range qualification. Instructors: John, Steve, Ben, Ian, Chris, Keith, Cody Contact: John Haberkamp 815.295.6031 or info@guardian-concepts.com
Open to public. Sign-in at 4:30pm. NRA High Power Rifle competition in a low-pressure environment. Matches are shot weekly from late April through October, weather permitting. Scores are submitted to the NRA at the end of the season to obtain a national classification. See the attached league flyer for fees, equipment and procedures. Contact: Sam […]
Save The Date! IGOLD - Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day Special Guest: David McDermott - McDermott Law Group IGOLD Home Page - https://isra.org/igold/ More IGOLD information coming soon.
ISRA invites you to join the Will County Townhall 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 before the meeting in our private room. Cash food […]
Open to the public. Teaching new and experienced shooters the art of shooting Olympic style air pistol. $5 includes air pistol rental (if needed), targets, ammo, and instruction. Coaches: Richard Pearson and Mike Vernon Contact: Richard Pearson 815.635.3198 or executive@isra.org
Open to the public. Rifle Marksmanship and American History instruction. Instructors: TBD. Contact: Chuck Apgar 717.713.8924 or chuck.apgar@appleseedinfo.org
Open to the public. Defensive tactics for concealed carry level 1. Instructor David Diller, 815.383.6558 or dddiller@icloud.com Click for more information: 2026 DTCC ISRA Level I, II, III class
This is a USPSA sanctioned level 1 match consisting of stages and classifiers for a total of 4-8 stages. USPSA membership is not required to shoot but is required for USPSA classification. For more information information and registration go to https://practiscore.com/clubs/isra_range
Open to the public. Rifle Marksmanship and American History instruction. Instructors: TBD. Contact: Chuck Apgar 717.713.8924 or chuck.apgar@appleseedinfo.org
Open to the public. National Match Course - 30 rounds - rimfire and/or centerfire shot with one hand unsupported - iron sights or optics. Contact: Jeff Bataglia 708.614.1638 or jeffb@isra.org
Open to public. Sign-in at 4:30pm. NRA High Power Rifle competition in a low-pressure environment. Matches are shot weekly from late April through October, weather permitting. Scores are submitted to the NRA at the end of the season to obtain a national classification. See the attached league flyer for fees, equipment and procedures. Contact: Sam […]
Come out and join your friends at the ISRA Northwest Suburban Townhall meeting, returning to the location at Golden Corral Buffet, 1591 S Randall Rd, Algonquin. Doors open at 6:00 PM with Buffet and free soft drink available for a special ISRA Meeting price. The meeting will be from 7-8 PM. Please join us to […]
Open to the public. Teaching new and experienced shooters the art of shooting Olympic style air pistol. $5 includes air pistol rental (if needed), targets, ammo, and instruction. Coaches: Richard Pearson and Mike Vernon Contact: Richard Pearson 815.635.3198 or executive@isra.org
ISRA Multi-Gun will be up to 3 stages. Stages will consist of steel and paper shot at distances from 3 yards to 100 yards with a pistol, rifle, and shotgun around through and over barricades and obstructions. For more information and registration go to https://practiscore.com/clubs/isra_range
Open to the public. All experience levels welcome! Armed Women of America is a non-profit organization with chapters across the country where women gather regularly to learn and grow in their abilities to handle firearms safely, responsibly, and competently. AWA exists to enable women to be their own self-protectors, creating freedom, peace of mind, and […]
This class will fulfill the requirement for IL CCL renewal; we will cover Illinois and Federal laws as well as other pertinent information regarding concealed carry. Please bring firearm, holster (if available), minimum 30 rounds ammo, eye and ear protection, and other range essentials. Instructor: Mandi Ehler, 815.844.9949 or mailto: academy@isra.org Cost: $60 (ISRA member); […]
Come out and join your friends at the ISRA Livingston County Townhall meeting at South Post Guns, 104 E Livingston Rd. in Streator! This new meeting is held the 4th Saturday of every month. Social Hour is from 4:30pm – 5:30pm; The Meeting is from 5:30pm – 6:30pm.
Open to public. The RSO course content consists of RSO’s roles and responsibilities, range standard operating procedures, range inspection and range rules, firearm stoppages and malfunctions, and Range Safety Briefings which include procedures to follow in the case of an emergency. Cost: $100 (ISRA member); $160 (non member). Instructor: Mandi Ehler at 815.844.9949 or mailto: academy@isra.org […]
Open to public. Sign-in at 4:30pm. NRA High Power Rifle competition in a low-pressure environment. Matches are shot weekly from late April through October, weather permitting. Scores are submitted to the NRA at the end of the season to obtain a national classification. See the attached league flyer for fees, equipment and procedures. Contact: Sam […]
ISRA Members only. Shooting centerfire at 100yds, shoot for group then scored on IBS targets; Followed by shooting .22lr at 50yds. Shooters must provide their own IBS targets, no muzzle brakes, nothing larger than 308 allowed. Contact: Mark Lincoln with any questions 630.460.0241 or lincolnmark308@gmail.com. League directors: Mark Lincoln and Dennis Mazur
Open to the public. Teaching new and experienced shooters the art of shooting Olympic style air pistol. $5 includes air pistol rental (if needed), targets, ammo, and instruction. Coaches: Richard Pearson and Mike Vernon Contact: Richard Pearson 815.635.3198 or executive@isra.org
Open to the public. New shooter orientation May 1st and 8th, new shooters welcome on all league dates. All action types allowed, .308 caliber or less. 40 rounds plus sighters required. Fee: $5/week. Contact: Larry Lawless, 815.600.9257 or marycruzlawless@mac.com
Set up and Practice for Saturday's event. Mandatory equipment. Eye protection and hearing protection are mandatory for all shooters and spectators. Holsters for center fire pistol and revolvers. Chamber flag and gun bag for pistol and rifles or chamber flags and a cart to secure pistol and rifle. For more information about Saturday's event go […]
This is a SCSA sanctioned level 1 match with 8 steel challenge stages. USPSA membership is not required to shoot but is required for SCSA classification. SCSA rules will apply. More details, competition rules, and stage configuration are available at SCSA.org. Any safe pistol or rimfire or PCC rifle in good condition from .22-.45 may […]
Massad Ayoob Group MAG20 – Live Fire is a two day, 20-hour immersion course in the use of the defensive handgun under extreme stress. Draw from concealment, two-handed stances, shooting from cover, one-handed stances with either hand, speed reloading, and more are taught with an overall emphasis on fast, accurate shot placement. The course will […]
“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,”
