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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Chesney files bill to scrap 'unnecessary hurdle' of FOID card
Representatives of gun owners support a move to scrap the requirement for a firearm identification card, but are downbeat over the possibility of the Illinois Legislature passing a bill to repeal the law.
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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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Jo Daviess, Ogle counties consider gun rights resolution
Jo Daviess and Ogle 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 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.