ISRA Thursday Bulletin

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ISRA Thursday Bulletin<br />
8/1/2013<br />
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE <br />
The last few days have been quite busy on the Judicial Circuit. As many of you know Attorney General Lisa Madigan asked the Federal District Court to declare the Shepard v Madigan case moot. The court granted that motion on Friday. The ISRA asked the Same court to grant relief to Illinois FOID card holders and allow them to Carry Concealed until the Illinois State Police start issuing CCW permits. The court denied that request and we appealed. We will update you as more unfolds.<br />
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Last week, I spent a paragraph or two talking about the value of training. Some people misunderstood what I was trying to say. I apologize for not being clearer. Many want to take just enough training to get their Concealed Carry Permit. The point I was trying to make is that you can never get enough firearm training. Whether that firearm training applies to your CCW permit is a consideration but not the most important thing. What is important is obtaining and maintaining the highest skill level possible. I believe that after most people get their CCW they will want further training. Whether they do that through taking more classes or work at it on their own is their option. I will say that training under a skilled instructor who can recognize and correct bad habits before they become ingrained is your best option.<br />
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I am pleased to announced that as of 5:00PM Wednesday the ISRA membership stood at 30,080. We need to keep growing because this fight is not over-it has just begun. <br />
Thanks for being a member. <br />
Richard Pearson<br />
ISRA Executive Director <br />

At The Range (Upcoming)

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INSTRUCTORS AND VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO ASSIST WITH THE<br />
10TH ANNUAL NRA / ISRA YOUTH SHOOTING SPORTS CAMP AT THE ISRA RIFLE RANGE, BONFIELD, IL

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Smallbore League

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Women On Target, pistol

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Glock Pistol League

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TNIRL Match

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Bench Rest League

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In the News

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Lies and Cash: MAIG’s Strategy, According Former Member<br />
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Giffords' super PAC raises $6.5 million<br />
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Sheriff’s team working to seize guns from thousands in Illinois<br />
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A Response to “Stupid, Immoral, Dangerous, Coward: My Month with a Gun”<br />
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ICHV/Mark Walsh: Concealed Carry = 'Hate' & 'Violence'<br />
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On Target Radio, WIND Radio 560 “Listen Live”9pm to 10pm Sunday Night 8/4 <br />
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Legislative

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Municipal "Assault Weapon" Ban results <br />
District/Official Search Page <br />

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Mayors Against Illegal Guns (MAIG) Highlight

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Bloomberg’s MAIG has made major inroads in Illinois. Check to see if your mayor is on the list of members. Our Illinois Mayors need to be informed of the allegations against MAIG, its obvious divergence from its stated agenda and encouraged to withdraw their membership.<br />
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Remember to be polite and professional. Present them with the facts that MAIG has nothing to do with 'Illegal Guns' and everything to do with making gun ownership illegal.<br />
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Please forward on any correspondence you receive regarding this matter to the ISRA. <br />

Dekalb, IL<br />
John Rey<br />
815-748-2099 <br />
john.rey@cityofdekalb.com<br />
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Deerfield, IL<br />
Harriet Rosenthal<br />
harrietrose@comcast.net<br />
http://www.deerfield.il.us/contact/

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Notices

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