Illinois State Rifle Association
Recent News About Illinois State Rifle Association
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ISRA holds shooting class for beginners: ‘This is designed for the shooter who has never had formal firearms training’
The Illinois State Rifle Association is holding an Intro to Defensive Pistol class May 27-28.
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‘Iroquois County shall not support the enforcement HB5855’: Iroquois County reaffirms Gun sanctuary status
In the face of HB5855, billed by Democrats as Protect Illinois Communities Act, Iroquois County has rededicated itself to constitutional gun rights.
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Joyce: 'I'm encouraging students and their families to take advantage of several state and federal relief opportunities'
In an Oct. 20 tweet, Sen. Patrick J. Joyce (D-Kankakee) encouraged parents and college-bound students to look into scholarships.
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From Prairie State Wire
Illinois Rifle Association's Pearson says HB4150 is 'designed to destroy the firearms industry’
The head of the Illinois State Rifle Association is pushing back against a bill that would allow civil penalties for those who handled weapons later used in a violent crime.
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From Prairie State Wire
ISRA alerts members about 'anti-gun nature' of Bloomberg organization's event coming to Marion
Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) Executive Director Richard A. Pearson recently shared a bulletin with members alerting them to be on the lookout for anti-gun, anti-Second Amendment groups funded by former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg that will be misrepresenting themselves as organizations promoting community safety.
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From North Cook News
ISRA director expects new legislature to introduce multiple anti-gun measures
Richard Pearson, executive director of the Illinois State Rifle Association, is warning members that he believes Senate Bill 107, aimed at banning “assault weapons,” will not be the last attack on legal gun owners.
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NRA Basic Rifle Course at ISRA Range
The Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) is still accepting applicants for its National Rifle Association (NRA) Basic Rifle Course scheduled for Sept. 30 at the ISRA Range near Kankakee.
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Iroquois County passes gun rights resolution
Iroquois County is among 40 counties statewide that passed or are considering a resolution declaring themselves “Sanctuary Counties for Gun Owners,” according to the Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA).
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From Prairie State Wire
Illinois State Rifle Association warns against UN threat
Illinois State Rifle Association Executive Director Richard A. Pearson is imploring all his members to be aware.
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From Prairie State Wire
As Senate advances gun control to House, Illinois State Rifle Association questions bill's relevancy
The Illinois State House Judiciary-Criminal Committee voted Thursday 8-3 in favor of passing State Amendendment 3 to Senate Bill 337, which promotes gun safety and control by providing additional regulations affecting gun stores.
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From Prairie State Wire
GOP lawmakers join gun-rights advocates at Springfield rally
GOP lawmakers and thousands of Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) members rallied last week for gun rights in front of the Capitol in Springfield.