Illinois State Rifle Association
Recent News About Illinois State Rifle Association
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Illinois State Rifle Association opposes gun-related legislation
The Illinois State Rifle Association has been watching gun-related legislation make its way through Springfield, and executive director Richard A. Pearson is warning members about three bills in particular.
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Gun rights, motorcycle groups making contingency plans after Illinois puts limits on large crowds at statehouse
The Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) has tentatively rescheduled its annual Illinois Gold Owner Lobby Day (I-GOLD) in the wake of lawmakers placing limits on large gatherings at the State Capitol due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
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ISRA sues state police over FOID card delays; monitors bill to tax assault weapons
Gun owners in Illinois are waiting too long to receive their firearms owner identification (FOID) cards, and the Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) has joined a lawsuit against the Illinois State Police to fix the problem, ISRA Executive Director Richard A. Pearson announced in a bulletin to members last week.
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Use of firearm owners' fees misrepresented by state, ISRA lobbyists charge
Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) Executive Director Richard Pearson is blasting the recent discovery that nearly $30 million generated from FOID (firearms owners identification) card applications and fees from the Illinois Concealed Carry License (ICCL) program are being used for general state spending.
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ISRA, gun dealers stand in opposition of stricter firearms rules proposals
Gun dealers from across the state of Illinois recently turned out in mass for a public hearing on the Proposed Administrative Rules for Gun Dealer Licensing Act.
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From Lake County Gazette
Morrison called out by ISRA director for firearm confiscation remark
In the eyes of Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) Executive Director Richard Pearson, state Sen. Julie Morrison (D-Deerfield) had a Beto O’Rourke moment last spring.
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From North Cook News
Illinois State Rifle Association appealing Cook County assault rifle ban to Supreme Court
The Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) is taking its fight for gun rights to the courts.
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ISRA Director: Restrictive gun laws 'make the bad guys' job easier and safer'
Illinois State Rifle Association Executive Director Richard A. Pearson says that lawmakers who pass restrictive gun laws "only disarm the law-abiding citizens and make the bad guys’ job easier and safer.”
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ISRA seeks court order to prohibit new law from requiring gun dealers to obtain state licenses
As part of its recently filed lawsuit challenging the legality of the state licensure law enacted by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, the Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) is also seeking a temporary restraining order that prohibits enforcement of Senate Bill 337, also know as the Gun Dealer Licensing Act.
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Illinois State Rifle Association files suit over new law targeting federally licensed gun dealers
The Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) has filed a lawsuit challenging the legal validity of the state licensure measure that Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed off on in one of his early acts in office.
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Gun owners win a round in California court as ISRA braces members for continued fight for rights
Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) Executive Director Richard A. Pearson did not hold back his enthusiasm in a recent bulletin he sent to members celebrating a victory for the Second Amendment as the result of a California court case.
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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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Sen. Morrison's quip to gun owner evokes crowd's applause, Breitbart's scrutiny, ISRA's resolve
An Illinois state senator's comments about the potential confiscation of guns from their owners has gained national attention but came as no surprise to the executive director of the Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA).
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ISRA commends gun owners for fighting for their Second Amendment rights at Deerfield Town Hall
Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) leaders recently saluted members for turning out en masse for an End-of-Session Town Hall meeting in Deerfield hosted by anti-gun rights state Sen. Julie Morrison (D-Deerfield).
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ISRA director applauds Second Amendment victory in preventing passage of expansive new gun bill
Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) executive director Richard Pearson is commending members for the battle they successfully waged in preventing "one of the most expansive gun control measures in recent history” from becoming law.
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ISRA poised to react to Senate Bill 1966
Illinois State Rifle Association executive director Richard Pearson sent out a bulletin to members on Monday encouraging them to be on guard for Senate Bill 1966.
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ISRA on alert for 'trickery,' 'anti-gun agenda'
Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) Executive Director Richard A. Pearson is warning his group's members to be on alert for new anti-gun legislature.
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ISRA chief Pearson tells members to stay alert
With the Illinois General Assembly now on recess and less than a full-month of legislative days remaining, Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) Executive Director Richard Pearson has warned members to be on high alert.
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ISRA director Pearson urges Illinois gun owners to stand together and fight proposed legislation
Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) Executive Director Richard Pearson recently took time to salute members for taking part in the latest Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day (IGOLD), including 91-year-old member Joyce Lindelof.
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ISRA chief Pearson hopes for big turnout at upcoming Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day
Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) executive director Richard A. Pearson is urging all “law-abiding gun owners” to turn out for Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day (IGOLD) on March 27 in Springfield.