ISRA Thursday Bulletin - February 8, 2018

ISRA Thursday Bulletin - February 8,  2018

Executive Directors Message   One of the bills recently introduced in the Illinois House of Representatives is HB4338.  If passed, HB4338 would outlaw raffles with so-called assault weapons (anti-gunners definition, of course) by state wide associations, law enforcement and others.  My, my, I wonder who they would be referring to when they talk about statewide associations.  This shows us all how far the anti-gun side will go to defeat those who support the Second Amendment.  They know we aren’t founded by millionaires and billionaires so they want to cut off our meager funding because that is the way the anti-gun side can win.  The best solution is to make a donation to the ISRA. With the hubbub coming out of the House Intelligence Committee, you probably recognize the name Adam Schiff (Congressman from California).  In a recent speech, Schiff told the crowd that the Russians loved the Second Amendment because they thought Americans would kill each other.  Well, Schiffty, that isn’t so; the Second Amendment is to protect citizens from an overreacting government, national defense and self-protection.  So, Schiffty, you might want to read over the last sentence a couple of times a day – you might figure out that the Second Amendment is talking about people like you. The ISRA Academy is always trying to provide the best information for ISRA members and the public.  I am sure you have noticed deep discounts for classes if you are an ISRA member.  We are pleased to announce that we are offering a Homeland Security Active Shooter Course on Saturday, April 7.  This class will educate you on what to do if you encounter an active shooter event; it will also cover the topic of “when you see something, say something.”  I have always thought that was a nice slogan, but no one ever defines what behaviors you should be looking for.  This class will solve that problem. The cost will be $50 for ISRA members and $100 for non-members.   Pre-registration is required.  This is an eight hour course that will be taught in our classroom.  Lunch will be included.  Please check out the range calendar for the registration form. Preparations have begun for Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day (IGOLD) which will be held on April 25, 2018.  Please make plans to attend.  This is an opportunity for gun owners to send a message to their legislators in Springfield.  See you there! Thanks for being a member. Upcoming events: ISRA Calendar For more information, visit www.isra.org Saturday & Sunday, February 10 & 11, 2018 Defensive Tradecraft LLC and ISRA IL CCL Course Wednesday, February 14, 2018 ISRA Wednesday Night Air Gun League ISRA 10 Meter International Air Pistol League Saturday, February 17, 2018 ISRA Pistol Instructor Class (Day 1) Sunday, February 18, 2018 AR15 Instructional Class Saturday, February 24, 2018 Project Appleseed The Well  Armed Woman Check out ISRA's webite at www.isra.org! Tell us what you think!   Follow the ISRA on Twitter and Facebook.   Give the gift of an ISRA membership.   Not an ISRA Member?  Join Today!