Do you know anyone who says:
What has the ISRA done for me?

Once in a while ISRA gets a call or letter asking "What's the ISRA doing for me?"  Here's a short list of how the ISRA is constantly working to protect the rights of ISRA members and gun owners across the state:

• On February 11, 2008, the ISRA, together with other state firearms associations, filed an amicus curiae ("friend of the court") brief on the DC vs Heller case that is now headed to the Supreme Court.  Arguments will be heard on March 12, 2008.  You can download a copy of the brief in pdf format.
   

• ISRA members are suing Cook County with our support over the "so called" assault weapons ban enacted in secret in 2006.
   

• The ISRA is gathering opposition to the latest anti-gun ordinances proposed by the Cook County Board in December 2007.  These proposals would put most all gun shops in the county out of business, and would ban firearms under the guise of gun registration.
   

• The ISRA is leading the opposition to the ISP's stubbornness on FOID administration, with regards to illegal delays and denials, including the recent move to deny FOIDs for those under 10 years old.
   

• The ISRA has an Attorney's Referral System in place to help be sure gun owners have sound legal representation.
   

• The ISRA holds town meetings to help local gun owners meet and defeat the high handed tactics of local governments.
   

• The ISRA maintains three lobbyists in Springfield to protect the rights of gun owners in Illinois.  The 2008 legislative session has started, many anti-gun bills have already been filed, including bans on firearms and on ammunition.  Remember because each General Assembly is two years long, all those bills from last year are still alive: One gun a month, sem-iauto ban, magazine ban, etc.