ISRA Thursday Bulletin

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ISRA Thursday Bulletin - December 18 <br />

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE <br />
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[font=Arial, sans-serif]Australia is the darling of the gun control crowd because, except for a few sport shooting activities, guns are banned. Self-defense is unheard of for the most part. We can all see how well that worked out with the café shooting earlier this week. This is another case of how "Gun Free Zones" kill innocent people.[/font] <br />
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[font=Arial, sans-serif]On the national scene, the Senate has approved the very anti-gun Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy. Most of his career has been focused on gun control. We will now see the office of the Surgeon General push the anti-gun agenda. The Surgeon General can direct a lot of government agencies and their funds to shove the gun control agenda down our throats. The only Republican vote was Senator Mark Kirk of Illinois.[/font] <br />
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[font=Arial, sans-serif]The United Nations Arms Trade Treaty (UNATT) takes effect on Christmas Day (Merry Christmas gun owners), but I don't think it has much chance of passing the Senate. The problem is some U.S. government agencies will treat the UNATT as if it has passed the United States Senate.[/font] <br />
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[font=Arial, sans-serif]If you haven't visited the ISRA website lately you should. The website is changing (for the better) with daily updates. The ISRA Academy has 24 classes listed so far. Please check it out.[/font] <br />
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[font=Arial, sans-serif]I have to compliment the Illinois State Police (ISP) on a great job reissuing an ICCL because of an address change; one of our members made the change on Thursday, December 11, 2014, and his new card was in the Monday morning mail. Give credit where credit is due![/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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David Diller will be holding several classes as well:[/font] [font=Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]<br />
April 16 & 17, 2015 Tactical Rifle 1 Bonfield IL.[/font] [font=Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]<br />
April 23 & 24, 2015 Defensive Pistol 1 Bonfield IL.[/font] [font=Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]<br />
June 4 & 5, 2015 Tactical Rifle 1 Bonfield, IL.[/font] [font=Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]<br />
August 22 & 23, 2015 Defensive Handgun 2 Bonfield IL.[/font] [font=Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]<br />
August 8 & 9, 2015 Tactical Rifle 2 Bonfield IL.[/font] [font=Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]<br />
September 26, 2015 Defensive Shotgun Bonfield IL.[/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 />

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

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[font=Arial, sans-serif]Newtown families sue rifle manufacturer, distributor and seller for wrongful death[/font]<br />
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[font=Arial, sans-serif]Poll: Would you support more restrictive gun laws in your state?[/font]<br />
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[font=Arial, sans-serif]Gun Control's Empty Cheering.[/font]<br />
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[font=Arial, sans-serif]Another Repeat Offender[/font]<br />
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[font=Arial, sans-serif]CATCHING UP: Mainstream media catching up on the growing popularity of gun rights[/font]<br />
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[font=Arial, sans-serif]Monday News Links 12-15-2014 [/font]<br />
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[font=Arial, sans-serif]American state legislators for gun violence prevention[/font]<br />
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