Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day (IGOLD) has become the number one demonstration of citizens promoting gun owners’ rights in the United States, and the Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) is its primary sponsor.
Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day (IGOLD) has become the number one demonstration of citizens promoting gun owners’ rights in the United States, and the Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) is its primary sponsor.
The year 2026 is no exception: IGOLD will send an important and vital message to the Illinois Legislature. The Illinois State Rifle Association and others are taking the lawsuit against the State of Illinois over its unconstitutional ban on semi-automatic firearms all the way to the Supreme Court of the US. It’s imperative that you be there to show your support and resolve. You are urged to take the day off and attend this event.
We encourage every one to set up a carpool to get to IGOLD. Sporting clubs and local organizations are encouraged to sponsor a bus to IGOLD.
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The Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day (IGOLD) was started back in the early ‘90’s to put a face on Illinois gun owners. Up until that time, the media portrayed gun owners and anyone who believed in the Second Amendment as some knuckle-dragging Neanderthal throw backs, barely worthy of being called humans. IGOLD helped change that, although the mainstream media will still label gun owners that way when they can get away with it.
The first ISRA Lobby Day was attended by about 200 people. Among those attending were four undercover policemen. In 2006, the ISRA joined with several other groups, and ISRA Lobby Day became Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day (IGOLD).
The crowds have grown each year. In 2013, 8200-gun owners showed up to lobby their legislators and to become the face of all the gun owners in Illinois. Because of IGOLD and other ISRA activities, gun owners have increased in stature in Illinois.
One of the early attendees of this big event was Otis McDonald. The court case known as McDonald et al. v. City of Chicago came about because of IGOLD. IGOLD proves what law-abiding gun owners can accomplish when they stick together. It is critical that we let politicians know how important our gun rights are. We will support only those legislators who support our gun rights. IGOLD is the ideal time to demonstrate our mutual commitment to the Second Amendment, and the right of self-defense!
IGOLD, and the preservation of the Second Amendment rights, is an expensive undertaking that involves many people, many communications, many activities, and a lot of planning. To help offset these expenses, we offer opportunities to participate with raffles and donations. We extend out thanks to all who participate in our IGOLD raffles.