🚨 ADVANCED SHOOTERS — THIS ONE IS NOT FOR BEGINNERS 🚨
Ready to push your pistol skills to the next level?
Join Brian Hill of The Complete Combatant for an intensive Intermediate–Advanced Pistol Proficiency course at the Illinois State Rifle Association Range on June 27 & 28.
This training focuses on real-world defensive handgun application, decision-making under pressure, and performance under stress.
Topics include:
✔️ Verbal commands
✔️ “Hands Occupied” shooting
✔️ Distance & positional decisions
✔️ Close-quarter retention/compression
✔️ Malfunction clearing drills
✔️ One-handed shooting (primary & support hand)
✔️ Multiple attacker engagement
✔️ Skill drills & rank patches
📍 Illinois State Rifle Association Range
📅 June 27 & 28
💲 $749
⚠️ Intermediate to Advanced shooters only.
Register here:
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Click “Training Schedule & Register” and scroll to the class date.
Train hard. Train smart. Be prepared.
Memorial Day is not just the start of summer. It is a day to remember the American heroes who gave their lives defending this nation and the freedoms we hold dear.
Today, the Illinois State Rifle Association honors the brave men and women of our Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the United States of America. We also remember the Gold Star families who carry that sacrifice every day.
Freedom is never free. The rights protected by our Constitution, including the Second Amendment, were secured and defended by generations of Americans willing to stand in harm’s way for this country.
As we gather with family and friends this Memorial Day weekend, we encourage every Illinois gun owner to take a moment to reflect on the courage, service, and sacrifice of those who never came home.
We remember them. We honor them. We will never forget them.
— Illinois State Rifle Association
Defending Illinois gun owners since 1903.
#MemorialDay #ISRA #HonorTheFallen #NeverForget #2A #Freedom
We oppose red flag laws.
But we also oppose anonymous accusations being used against law-abiding gun owners with no accountability.
That’s why the ISRA is supporting HB4999.
Right now, someone can file a Clear and Present Danger report against you and you may never know who accused you. HB4999 helps restore due process by allowing disclosure through the courts or FOID Review Board.
Accountability discourages abuse.
Transparency protects rights.
TOP FANS & FOLLOWERS — please help us spread the word and file a witness slip in SUPPORT.
FILE HERE:
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• Representation: Self
• Position: Proponent
• Testimony: Record of Appearance Only
ISRA has defended Illinois gun owners since 1903.
URGENT ACTION ALERT: File your witness slip today.HB4471, the “Glock Ban Bill,” is scheduled for a hearing on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM in the House Gun Violence Prevention Committee.This bill targets common lawful handguns while illegal switches are already banned under state and federal law. Springfield should punish criminals, not law-abiding Illinois gun owners.File your witness slip as an OPPONENT now.Use:
Representation: Self
Position: Opponent
Testimony: Record of Appearance OnlyFile here:
https://t.co/7Tcsi3edyH Springfield: NO on HB4471.
🇺🇸ISRA’S 250 YEARS OF FREEDOM RAFFLE IS HERE 🇺🇸
30 Days. 30 Chances to Win.
Beginning June 5, 2026 through July 4, 2026, ISRA is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with our “250 Years of Freedom” Raffle.
For just $30 per ticket, you’ll have daily chances to win incredible prizes including:
🔹 Springfield Armory XD Mod 4
🔹 Glock G44
🔹 Smith & Wesson pistols
🔹 Ruger firearms
🔹 Winchester shotgun
🔹 Taurus revolver
🔹 American Silver Eagles
🔹 Engraved Buck knives
🔹 Liberty Gun Safe
…and more.
Winners are determined using the Illinois Lottery Pick 3 Evening Drawing.
⚠️ ONLY 1,000 TICKETS WILL BE SOLD ⚠️
Once they’re gone, they’re gone.
📞 Call the ISRA office today: 815-635-3198
📧 Or email: [email protected]
ISRA has defended Illinois gun owners since 1903.
Law-abiding citizens. Responsible training. Constitutional rights.
#ISRA #2A #Illinois #GunRights #Freedom #SecondAmendment #ResponsibleOwnership
Join us May 14 in Orland Park — Special Guest Speakers Announced
We’re excited to welcome Darren Bailey and Aaron Del Mar as guest speakers at our next ISRA South Suburban Town Hall.
📅 Thursday, May 14, 2026
📍 Papa Joe’s – 14459 LaGrange Rd, Orland Park
🕕 Buffet at 6:15 PM | Meeting to follow
💲 $17 buffet (collected at the door)
Bailey and Del Mar will share their vision for Illinois and where they stand on the issues that matter most to law-abiding gun owners.
Come out, stay informed, and stand with fellow Illinois gun owners.
Bring a friend. Your voice matters. #ISRA #2A #Illinois #GunRights @DarrenBaileyIL@AaronDelMar
The lead proponent of the RIFL Act, Dr. Anthony Douglas— an anti-2A advocate said the quiet part out loud during a hearing in Springfield:
“I think poor people don't benefit from owning firearms…”
Illinois gun owners, we need you at IGOLD 2026.
Doug Mayhall, President of the Illinois State Rifle Association, is calling on law-abiding citizens from every corner of this state to come to Springfield and stand up for the Second Amendment.
IGOLD is more than an event. It’s our chance to show lawmakers that Illinois gun owners are paying attention, organized, and not backing down. When anti-gun politicians push more restrictions on lawful ownership, lawful carry, and lawful self-defense, we answer by showing up.
This is our state. These are our rights. And this is our moment to stand together.
If you care about protecting your freedom, defending your family, and preserving the rights guaranteed by the Constitution, make plans now to attend IGOLD 2026 with the ISRA. Bring your friends. Bring your family. Bring your voice.
We teach safety. We stand for freedom. We never back down.
Join ISRA here:
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Illinois Is the Test Case. IGOLD Is the Answer.
Doug Mayhall, President of the Illinois State Rifle Association, just laid it out clearly: the fight for the Second Amendment is happening right now in Illinois.
What anti-gun politicians are doing in Springfield is not just an Illinois problem. It’s a national test case. They keep calling it “public safety” and “reform,” but Illinois gun owners know what it really is — a steady attack on the rights of law-abiding citizens, firearm dealers, and manufacturers.
That’s why IGOLD — Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day — on April 15 in Springfield matters so much.
This is the day Illinois gun owners show up, stand together, and remind lawmakers that we will not back down. If they can get away with it here, they’ll try the same playbook in other states next.
Join us. Renew your membership. Bring a friend. Most of all, be there.
ISRA has defended Illinois gun owners since 1903.
Law-abiding citizens. Responsible training. Constitutional rights.
Join ISRA here:
https://t.co/X9IIAMOQpE
#ISRA #IGOLD #2A #Illinois #GunRights #SecondAmendment #Springfield #SelfDefense
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Learn shotgun safety, handling, and selection in one full-day class at ISRA.
Join us May 9 for NRA Basic Shotgun at the ISRA Range in Bonfield.
This full-day course covers safe shotgun handling, maintenance, proper fit, action types, and how to choose the right shotgun for purchase. Great for newer shooters and anyone who wants a stronger foundation.
Saturday, May 9, 2026 | AM–5:00 PM
1589 N 7000W Rd., Bonfield, IL
Call 815-635-3198 or email [email protected] for details.
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The attacks on Illinois gun owners are escalating. From the RIFL Act to “gun insurance” schemes meant to price you out of your rights, lawmakers in Springfield are pushing policies that target law-abiding citizens — not criminals.
They’re hoping you stay home.
IGOLD is our chance to show up peacefully, respectfully, and in force. When thousands of responsible gun owners stand together at the Capitol, Springfield listens.
Bring your family. Bring your friends. Stand with the Illinois State Rifle Association.
📍 Springfield
📅 April 15
Join ISRA today:
https://t.co/X9IIAMOQpE
Law-abiding citizens. Responsible training. Constitutional rights.
HB 43 would create a task force to study forcing Illinois gun owners to carry liability insurance tied to so-called “gun violence.” This is not about safety. It is about placing a financial burden on a constitutional right. At the same time, the RIFL Act continues applying pressure on manufacturers and dealers, shrinking access while lawsuits drag on. The strategy is clear: let the process become the punishment. Illinois gun owners are resilient, responsible, and determined. ISRA has defended your rights since 1912, and we will not back down. Join us and stay engaged.
Statement from the Illinois State Rifle Association:
The Illinois State Rifle Association is concerned about recent statements from US Attorney Bill Essayli and FBI Director Kash Patel implying that people do not have a right to carry firearms at protests. The ISRA maintains that individuals have a constitutional right to carry a firearm at a protest, provided they are acting lawfully. ISRA calls for an open and transparent investigation into the recent shooting incident in Minnesota. The association also commends Illinois General Assembly members who previously opposed the Second Amendment but now recognize the right to carry firearms outside the home. The Illinois State Rifle Association looks forward to collaborating with these legislators to review and address unconstitutional laws, beginning with Section 65 ("Prohibited Areas") of the Conceal Carry Act of 2013 (430 ILCS 66/65).
-Doug Mayhall
President of the ISRA
🚨 Illinois Gun Owners: Pay Attention 🚨
Springfield politicians are pushing the most dangerous gun legislation Illinois has ever seen.
HB 3320 and SB 2279 — the so-called RIFL Act — would slap firearm manufacturers with massive “public health” fees tied to shootings they didn’t commit. The first-year price tag? $821 million.
That works out to more than $1,600 per firearm sold — with fines of $1 million per month for manufacturers who refuse to comply and $10,000 per gun for dealers who sell unapproved firearms.
The goal is simple: shut down manufacturers, choke off dealers, and stop gun sales in Illinois without ever voting on a gun ban.
This bill doesn’t stop criminals.
It targets you.
ISRA is fighting back — but we need every Illinois gun owner engaged.
📞 Call your legislators
🗣️ Speak out
🧍 Show up
And remember who stood with your rights — and who tried to take them away.
👉 Join or renew with ISRA today:
https://t.co/X9IIAMPofc
This is the line. We must hold it.
Illinois gun owners must speak up now. Contact your legislators. Share this video. And stand with the Illinois State Rifle Association as we fight to protect lawful firearm ownership in our state.
https://t.co/oTwA0053A3
Illinois lawmakers are pushing a backdoor gun ban. HB3320 and SB2279 would impose what amounts to a $1,600 tax per firearm, driving manufacturers out, shutting down FFLs, and pricing families out of self-defense. This isn’t safety—it’s control. Stand up now before Illinois loses its lawful gun industry.
These bills do nothing to stop violent crime. Instead, they punish lawful commerce and impose collective financial penalties for actions manufacturers do not control. This is a backdoor ban dressed up as a “fee.”