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ISRA Thursday Bulletin - January 9

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[font=Arial, sans-serif]EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE[/font] <br />
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[font=Arial, sans-serif]Right now, many people are in the throes of trying to complete their online CCL application. We are hearing everything from "it wasn't bad" to "I keep getting kicked out." Like any online application process, there are problems. I'm sure the Illinois State Police (ISP) is trying to rectify the glitches as rapidly as possible. To do that, they need to know exactly what, when, where, and how you had difficulty; it will be hard for them to identify and address the issue without knowing specific details of the problem you encountered.[/font] <br />
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[font=Arial, sans-serif]So far, approximately 11,000 CCL applications have been filed on the ISP web site. Over 2,500 of those applications were filed in Cook County alone. It seems the citizens of Chicago and Cook County like to have and exercise their Second Amendment rights just like people elsewhere in the State of Illinois. Look at the positive side-the ISP web site did much better than the Affordable HealthCare Act web site did on its first day.[/font] <br />
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[font=Arial, sans-serif]The recent decision by the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois Eastern Division in the Illinois Association was very favorable to gun owners not only in Illinois, but everywhere in the United States. The Chicago Ordinance banned gun sales and transfers other than inheritance. In essence, it outlawed legitimate firearm dealers. Judge Edmond E Chang declared the Chicago Ordinance unconstitutional. While this case is appealable, it certainly sends a clear message to other municipalities that want to mess with banning law abiding citizens legally purchasing firearms. This case was a spin-off of the Ezell v. Chicago case from several years ago.[/font] <br />
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[font=Arial, sans-serif]Thanks for being a member. [/font] <br />
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[font=Arial, sans-serif]Richard Pearson<br />
ISRA Executive Director[/font] <br />
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[font=Arial, sans-serif]At The Range (Upcoming)[/font]

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[font=Arial, sans-serif]Winter Wars 2014![font=Arial, sans-serif] Jan 11 [/font]

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[font=Arial, sans-serif]In the News[/font]

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[font=Arial, sans-serif]Chicago moves toward gun rights[/font]<br />
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[font=Arial, sans-serif]U.S. District Court Strikes Down Chicago's Unconstitutional Ban on Firearms Sales[/font]<br />
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[font=Arial, sans-serif]At Democrats' Request, Even Mike Bloomberg Is Giving up on Gun Control[/font]<br />
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[font=Arial, sans-serif]Truth in numbers: Illinois citizens want to be armed[/font]<br />
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[font=Arial, sans-serif]Dear Moms Demand: Chicago is still a bad example[/font]<br />
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[font=Arial, sans-serif]Moms Demand Action Deeply Disappointed in Federal Judge's Decision Overturning Chicago's Citywide Ban on Gun Dealerships[/font]<br />
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[font=Arial, sans-serif]We need rational limits on guns[/font]<br />
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[font=Arial, sans-serif]ISRA Academy[/font]

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[font=Arial, sans-serif]AR15 - Care and Maintenance - [/font][font=Arial, sans-serif]Chatsworth - Jan 11 [/font] <br />
[font=Arial, sans-serif] AR15 - Care and Maintenance - Bonfield - Jan 25 [/font] <br />
[font=Arial, sans-serif] AK47, SKS, Moisin-Nagant - Care and Maintenance - Chatsworth - Feb 1 [/font] <br />
[font=Arial, sans-serif] AK47, SKS, Moisin-Nagant - Care and Maintenance - Bonfield - Feb 8 [/font] <br />

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[font=Arial, sans-serif]Legislative[/font]

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[font=Arial, sans-serif]CCW Prior Training Credit[/font]<br />
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[font=Arial, sans-serif]Gun Shows[/font]<br />
[font=Arial, sans-serif](Check our [/font][font=Arial, sans-serif]calendar for more details![/font]

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[font=Arial, sans-serif]Schuyler County Shooters Gun Show [/font][font=Arial, sans-serif]Jan 11 Virginia Community Building 120 Ellen Scripps Drive Rushville, IL[/font] <br />
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[font=Arial, sans-serif]Kane County Gun Show [/font][font=Arial, sans-serif]Jan 12 Kane County Fairgrounds St. Charles, IL[/font] <br />
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[font=Arial, sans-serif]Mattoon Gun Show [/font][font=Arial, sans-serif]Jan 18 & 19 Mattoon Eagle Club 1917 Oak Avenue, Mattoon, IL[/font] <br />

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[font=Arial, sans-serif]Notices[/font]

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[font=Arial, sans-serif]Illinois State Police (ISP) concealed carry license (CCL) information[/font] <br />
[font=Arial, sans-serif]ISP Listing of Concealed Carry Firearms Instructors[/font]<br />
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