ISRA Thursday Bulletin - Jan 8, 2015

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ISRA Thursday Bulletin - January 8 <br />

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE <br />
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[font=Arial, sans-serif]Winter is establishing its grip on Illinois so now is a great time to do your reloading for this spring. It is also a good time to catch up on the latest products coming from the manufacturers. The Shot Show will be held in a couple of weeks so you will be getting the latest previews of all the new items in various magazines; don't expect to see those items at the local gun shop too soon. Even though you may read about a test of a new product, those products are most likely not in production yet. A few specimens will be on display at the Shot Show and are made so writers can write about them, but mass production has not started yet. Many of the products will not show up until next summer and some may take up to a year.[/font] <br />
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[font=Arial, sans-serif]I am happy to report that the number of FOID cards has topped 1,800,000. That is 18,000 more from what I reported a few months ago. What that means is that gun ownership in Illinois is still rising. I predict the number of FOID cards will go over 2,000,000 sometime next year. It's too bad we don't have 1,800,000 ISRA members.[/font] <br />
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[font=Arial, sans-serif]For those who like to relive the past, the ISRA will host the Winter Wars match on Saturday, January 10^th. In this match you may use rifles which were used during winter battles (such as The Battle of the Bulge, Battle of Chosin Reservoir, and The Battle of Stalingrad) to name a few. It's not as tough as being at the original battle but it does give you an appreciation for what those people went through. I am sure those folks didn't have a hot bowl of chili waiting for them after the battle, but you probably will. See the ISRA calendar for details.[/font] <br />
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[font=Arial, sans-serif]We still have a few openings left for the February 7th and March 7thWomen On Target Clinics at Chillicothe Sportsmen's Club in Chillicothe, IL. Call the ISRA office for more details or download the application from our website and fax or mail it in.[/font] <br />
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[font=Arial, sans-serif]If you don't know what to do with yourself in this cold weather, maybe you could recruit a new ISRA member or go hang around the local gun shop and promote the ISRA. It's no doubt warmer there and perhaps you will meet new friends![/font] <br />
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[font=Arial, sans-serif]Thanks for being a member.[/font] <br />
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Richard Pearson <br />
ISRA Executive Director <br />
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[font=Arial, sans-serif]Interested in any ISRA Academy courses listed below?[/font]

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[font=Arial, sans-serif]please contact the ISRA office at[/font]

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[font=Arial, sans-serif](815)635-3198 for more information.[/font]

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The Illinois State Rifle Association Academy is pleased to announce the 2015 educational opportunities for those interested in improving their shooting knowledge and skills.[/font] [font=Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]<br />
The number of classes offered will be expanded during the year. All classes and updates will be on our website www.isra.org. Please visit the education section of the website and the calendar section.[/font] <br />
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Women on Target classes are among our most popular. These women only classes are designed for those with little or no experience.[/font] <br />
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February 7, 2015 Pistol Class in Chillicothe IL. Indoor[/font] [font=Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]<br />
March 7, 2015 Pistol Class in Chillicothe IL. Indoor[/font] [font=Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]<br />
July 25, 2015 Pistol Class in Bonfield IL. Outdoor[/font] [font=Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]<br />
October 3, 2015 Shotgun Class in Bonfield IL. Outdoor[/font] <br />
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Our Firearms Maintenance classes have been very popular. These classes do not require shooting but include assembly and dis-assembly, operation and cleaning.[/font] [font=Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]<br />
These classes include the AR-15, AK47, Mosin-Nagant and the SKS.[/font] <br />
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AR15 Classes:[/font] [font=Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]<br />
January 26, 2015 Chatsworth IL. Indoor[/font] [font=Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]<br />
February 21, 2015 Bonfield IL. Indoor[/font] [font=Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]<br />
March 21, 2015 Bonfield IL. Indoor[/font] <br />
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AK47, SKS, and Mosin-Nagant: Indoor[/font] [font=Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]<br />
January 17, 2015 Chatsworth IL. Indoor[/font] [font=Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]<br />
February 25, 2015 Bonfield IL. Indoor[/font] <br />
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The ISRA Academy is pleased to have several guest instructors teaching at our facility in Bonfield IL., they include:[/font] <br />
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Massad Ayoob[/font] [font=Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]<br />
June 10 - 14, 2015 MAG 80 Bonfield IL. Prerequisites apply Indoor & Outdoor[/font] [font=Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]<br />
October 1 - 4, 2015 Mag 40 Bonfield IL. Indoor & Outdoor[/font] <br />
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The Midwest Training Group, Andy Kemp and Bob Houzenga will have several classes.[/font] [font=Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]<br />
May 16, 2015 Defensive Pistol Bonfield IL. Indoor & Outdoor[/font] [font=Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]<br />
May 17, 2015 Mastering the Revolver Bonfield IL. Indoor & Outdoor[/font] [font=Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]<br />
July 11 - 12, 2015 Advanced Handgun Skills Bonfield IL. Indoor & Outdoor[/font] <br />
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David Kenik, well known author and instructor will be teaching his Armed Response Classes.[/font] [font=Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]<br />
May 2, 2015 Armed Response Pistol. Bonfield IL. Indoor & Outdoor[/font] [font=Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]<br />
May 9, 2015 Armed Response Rifle Seminar. Bonfield IL. Indoor & Outdoor[/font] <br />
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Illinois State Rifle Association members will receive discounts on most classes.[/font] <br />
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Women on Target Classes are already at or below cost in some cases so there are no discounts on those classes.[/font] <br />
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If you are not an ISRA member please go to www.isra.org and join. You may also call 815-635-3198 and join over the phone or we will mail you an application.[/font] <br />
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[font=Arial, sans-serif]Please donate to the Legal Assistance Committee! [/font] <br />
[font=Arial, sans-serif]The Illinois State Rifle Association Legal Assistance Committee (LAC) is a 501(c)(3) charity under the IRS tax code and, therefore, donations made by midnight December 31st will qualify as an itemized tax deduction. Check with your tax advisor for full information on deducting donations. [/font] <br />

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