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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Gun activists react to suit against Illinois State Police over diversion of FOID fees
Gun rights activist Rick Hall argues it’s easy to see all the damage caused by the Illinois State Police’s complicity in allowing state lawmakers to divert Firearms Owner Identification card funds for other areas of state spending.
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ISRA director, Tamaroa activist on board with task force's goal of 'consistent enforcement' of gun laws
Pledging to support “consistent enforcement” of existing gun laws, Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) Executive Director Richard Pearson nonetheless stopped short of rubber-stamping the work of a new, bipartisan gun violence committee.
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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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Monroe, Perry counties pass gun rights resolution
Monroe and Perry 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.