Thursday Bulletin

dd · February 2014

ISRA Thursday Bulletin - February 13

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[font=Arial, sans-serif]Beretta USA has announced that the business will leave the gun unfriendly state of Maryland and move to the friendly confines of Tennessee. Beretta USA is the oldest company in the world having operated continuously for more than 500 years. It has had a long tradition of fine quality firearms. They will like Tennessee. [/font] 
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[font=Arial, sans-serif]In Illinois, the legislative session has barely begun and we are already getting a glimpse of what the antigun left wingers would like to do to gun owners. Representative Kelly Cassidy (D-14) of Chicago has introduced HB4715-a bill that would require you to register every firearm you own. Moreover, you wouldn't be able to purchase or be in possession of any ammunition that you didn't have a firearm in which it could be fired. The bill goes on, but the point is this bill shows everyone what the anti-gunners have planned for us. I must warn you-they are not kidding. [/font] 
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[font=Arial, sans-serif]I am getting calls and emails about HB4715. We are watching this bill and others like it. Remember: lobbying is a bit like elephant hunting. Anyone can see an elephant 500 yards away, but if you want to get the elephant, you will have to stalk him. If you are going to bag it, you must get as close as possible. It is best to hold your fire until you can smell the peanuts on its breath. We'll be there waiting for HB4715. [/font] 
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[font=Arial, sans-serif]What we have to learn from this is that we must always remain strong and organized, and that each day, we must be bigger and stronger. [/font] 
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[font=Arial, sans-serif]The ISRA is currently hovering around 31,000 members; this is not enough for what we are going to face in the future. Please go out and recruit a new member or make a donation to the ISRA. This struggle for freedom is never going to end. At the moment, we need members and money. [/font] 
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[font=Arial, sans-serif]As of Tuesday, February 11, 2014, there are 39,549 submitted Concealed Carry applications; 548 objections. [/font] 
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[font=Arial, sans-serif]Remember, IGOLD is coming up on Wednesday, March 5, 2014. it is important to be there so you can help face the elephant. The IGOLD mailing should be in your mailbox today or within the next few days. Please make every effort to come to IGOLD and please send a donation. [font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Reservations are now being taken on-line or over the phone for the charter buses headed to Springfield. Visit the IGOLD page at IGOLD.isra.org for the latest info! [/font][/font] 
 
[font=Arial, sans-serif]Thank you for being a member.[/font] 
[font=Arial, sans-serif]Richard Pearson 
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[font=Arial, sans-serif]At The Range (Upcoming)[/font]