Illinois State Rifle Association
Recent News About Illinois State Rifle Association
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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 SE Illinois News
Rep. Bailey suspects (poorly) hidden agenda behind gun-services misappropriations
Illinois state Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) laments the fact that he can almost predict each day's news coming out of the state's capital.
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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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Bailey says new gun dealer rules will hurt Southern Illinois businesses
State Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) doesn’t mince words in voicing his total opposition to Gov. J.B. Pritizker recently signing the state gun dealers licensing bill into law.
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8 East Central Illinois counties pass gun rights resolution
Clark, Clay, Cumberland, Douglas, Effingham, Jasper, Lawrence, Shelby and Edgar counties are 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 McHenry Times
Despite opposition from Illinois State Rifle Association, gun licensing bill sent to Gov. Rauner's desk
It is still unclear whether Gov. Bruce Rauner will sign the Firearm Dealer License Certification Act into law.
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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.