ISRA Thursday Bulletin 1-15-15

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ISRA Thursday Bulletin - January 15 <br />

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE <br />
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[font=Arial, sans-serif]The newly elected Representatives, Senators, and Constitutional Officers have been inaugurated and Illinois State Government is underway for the next two years. The 98^th General Assembly is over and the 99^th General Assembly will be in session. Pending bills which have been proposed in the 98^th General Assembly are dead. I am sure we will see new bills proposed that are similar to the old bills but they will be renumbered and most likely changed in some respect. We will see action beginning the last week of January.[/font] <br />
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[font=Arial, sans-serif]We have added a new class to the ISRA Academy which is very exciting. This class is an Emergency Medical Response Course for Range Safety Officers and Instructors. It will count for continuing education for NRA and EMT certification. The first class is scheduled for March 15^th at our new Range Clubhouse. Watch the ISRA calendar for updates.[/font] <br />
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[font=Arial, sans-serif]Like you, I have been watching the recent attacks in France. It seems incredible to me that our Political Leader can't see that this is a war on western civilization. What has taken place in France coincides with what I have been talking about in the previous Thursday Bulletins and elsewhere.[/font] <br />
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[font=Arial, sans-serif]1. This is a jihadist war on western civilization that will be fought here. Here is wherever you are - France, Australia, Canada, Russia, and the United States, or wherever you are in the world. This war will be fought among us. We will be involved in it and so will your loved ones. It is not our choice; it is the jihadist's choice and we can't avoid it.[/font] <br />
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[font=Arial, sans-serif]2. [/font][font=Arial, sans-serif]We need to be prepared to defend ourselves and our loved ones. No one will arrive in time to save us.[/font] <br />
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[font=Arial, sans-serif]3. I am constantly urging you to get training; now I find that to be more important than ever. The Muslim Jihadists in France were certainly trained. I am sure other attacks were perpetrated by jihadists with training. The jihadists already have the advantage of surprise. We should get some level of training to give ourselves a better chance of survival. [/font] <br />
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[font=Arial, sans-serif]4. It is obvious the jihadists are ready to both kill and die. They have no intention of coming out alive and want to take as many other people with them as they can. Governments who treat these attacks as a crime problem get us all in trouble. This is a war.[/font] <br />
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[font=Arial, sans-serif]The French are poster children for the lack of preparedness. Private gun ownership is different in France. There is a small group of hunters who are even having trouble keeping their guns. The French and the rest of the world need to forget their gun prohibitionist views and allow their citizens to defend themselves. In the meantime, let's make every effort to see that our Second Amendment rights are secure.[/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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[font=Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]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] <br />
[font=Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]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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[font=Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]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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[font=Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]February 7, 2015 Pistol Class in Chillicothe IL. Indoor[/font] <br />
[font=Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]March 7, 2015 Pistol Class in Chillicothe IL. Indoor[/font] <br />
[font=Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]July 25, 2015 Pistol Class in Bonfield IL. Outdoor[/font] <br />
[font=Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]October 3, 2015 Shotgun Class in Bonfield IL. Outdoor[/font] <br />
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[font=Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]Our Firearms Maintenance classes have been very popular. These classes do not require shooting but include assembly and dis-assembly, operation and cleaning.[/font] <br />
[font=Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]These classes include the AR-15, AK47, Mosin-Nagant and the SKS.[/font] <br />
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[font=Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]AR15 Classes:[/font] <br />
[font=Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]January 26, 2015 Chatsworth IL. Indoor[/font] <br />
[font=Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]February 21, 2015 Bonfield IL. Indoor[/font] <br />
[font=Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]March 21, 2015 Bonfield IL. Indoor[/font] <br />
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[font=Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]AK47, SKS, and Mosin-Nagant: Indoor[/font] <br />
[font=Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]January 17, 2015 Chatsworth IL. Indoor[/font] <br />
[font=Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]February 25, 2015 Bonfield IL. Indoor[/font] <br />
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[font=Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]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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[font=Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]Massad Ayoob[/font] <br />
[font=Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]June 10 - 14, 2015 MAG 80 Bonfield IL. Prerequisites apply Indoor & Outdoor[/font] <br />
[font=Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]October 1 - 4, 2015 Mag 40 Bonfield IL. Indoor & Outdoor[/font] <br />
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[font=Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]The Midwest Training Group, Andy Kemp and Bob Houzenga will have several classes.[/font] <br />
[font=Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]May 16, 2015 Defensive Pistol Bonfield IL. Indoor & Outdoor[/font] <br />
[font=Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]May 17, 2015 Mastering the Revolver Bonfield IL. Indoor & Outdoor[/font] <br />
[font=Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]July 11 - 12, 2015 Advanced Handgun Skills Bonfield IL. Indoor & Outdoor[/font] <br />
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[font=Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]David Kenik, well known author and instructor will be teaching his Armed Response Classes.[/font] <br />
[font=Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]May 2, 2015 Armed Response Pistol. Bonfield IL. Indoor & Outdoor[/font] <br />
[font=Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]May 9, 2015 Armed Response Rifle Seminar. Bonfield IL. Indoor & Outdoor[/font] <br />
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[font=Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]Illinois State Rifle Association members will receive discounts on most classes.[/font] <br />
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[font=Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]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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[font=Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]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©(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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