ISRA Events & Illinois Gun Shows Calendar

Event Date	Event Name	Location	Contact	Link	Description/Comments
2010
September
Sep 4 9AM - 3:30PM Class is cancelled!	ISRA Women On Target	Chillicothe Sportsmen's Club Chillicothe, IL	ISRA E&T 815-635-3198	Map	Registration starts at 8:30AM Cost: $40 - No FOID Card Required - No Experience Necessary Class size limited to 24 participants. For ages 16 years and older. Guns and ammo, lunch are supplied. In this class you will receive: - Basic firearms safety instruction - Basic marksmanship instruction - Certificate of completion Please send registration and payment by Aug 27, 2010 Class is cancelled!
Sep 4	SAFER USA Tactical Pistol II	Aurora Sportsmans Club Waterman, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Flyer (228KB PDF)	SAFER USA Tactical Pistol II Course See flyer for full schedule and details. Fee: $225
Sep 4	South Suburban Police Pistol League	14300 S. Kedzie Midlothian, IL	Norm Pestlin 708-532-4743	Web	30 round bullseye matches Sign in from 9AM - 5:30PM. Daily range fee $10, match fee $5. Annual league fee $5.
Sep 4	AnyWhere CCW CCW Class	Richmond, IL	Mike Moore 815-534-4867	Web Map	Fee: $70 Class starts at 9:30AM, and includes passport photos, fingerprinting, and mailing completed application to Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification for processing
Sep 4 & 5	Revolutionary War Veterans Association's Appleseed Shoot	Chillicothe Sportsmen's Club Chillicothe, IL	RWVA contact form Dan Hendrickson 630-529-5654	Web On-line registration Flyer map	Fees vary, check the sign-up page. Learn to be a true rifleman! Get important background info from the Appleseed web page and the flyer.
Sep 4 or 5	The Institute Certified Firearm Safety Course	Conservation Club of Kenosha County Bristol, WI	Debbie O'Malley 773-497-8543	Map	Attention Chicago Residents! Basic handgun safety, range instruction, understanding the ordinance (instructor w/20 years of legal experience) Fee: $130, all inclusive
Sep 4-6	Illinois Service Rifle Championship	Milan Rifle Club Milan, IL	Konrad Powers 630-289-2098	Web Program	Saturday: 80 Shot individual $40 fee Firing begins at 8AM, arrive early for squadding Sunday: 80 shot 4-man team $15 fee per firing member Firing begins at 8AM, arrive early for squadding Monday: CMP E-I-C match $20 fee Firing begins at 8AM, arrive early for squadding
Sep 5 9AM	LeRoy Rifle & Pistol Club 100 Bird Trap Derby	LeRoy R&P Club 26389 E. 125 North Rd Le Roy, IL	Dick Miller 309-962-8102		100 Bird Trap Derby
Sep 10 - 12	RIA Firearms Auction	Rock Island Auction Co. 4507 49th Ave. Moline, IL	Rock Island Auction Co. 800-238-8022 309-797-1500	Web Map Online Catalog	Rock Island Auction Company Premiere auction Many European military firearms.
Sep 11 8:00 am	ISRA Doughboy Match	ISRA Range Bonfield, IL	ISRA Range 815-635-3198	Flyer (102KB PDF) Range Info Web	Another of the ISRA "fun" matches. This is a CMP Qualifying Match. A great way to experience rifle competition. Fee: $25 in advance, $30 late or day-of. See the flyer for full details. Advance registration by mail closes Sep 4
Sep 11	Kendall Co Young Republicans Free Trap Event	Newark Sportsman's Club 10251 Fox River Dr Newark, IL	Kendall Co YR 888-316-0898	Web Flyer Map	Meet Republican, State, County & Local Municipal officials and candidates, from 7:30AM-9:30AM. The Trap Shoot will follow. Firearms & Ammo not provided. Ammo may be purchased on site. Full details in flyer.
Sep 11	SAFER USA Concealed Carry II	Howell Shooting Club 10712 Church Rd Yorkville, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Flyer (228KB PDF)	Concealed Carry II See flyer for full schedule and details. Fee: $225
Sep 11	SAFER USA Advanced Metallic Cartridge Reloading	Cabela's 5225 Prairie Stone Pkwy Hoffman Estates, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Flyer (228KB PDF)	Advanced Metallic Cartridge Reloading See flyer for full schedule and details. Fee: $160
Sep 11	Deer Hill Arms CCW Class	Deer Hill Arms 2758 HH Rd Waterloo, IL	Josh Roarty 618-939-8854	Web Map	Fee: $75 Classes held on Sat or Sun, starting at 9AM, and includes range time with firearm and ammunition, course book, fingerprint card, target, certificate of completion.
Sep 11 9AM	LeRoy Rifle & Pistol Club .22 Rimfire Shoot	LeRoy R&P Club 26389 E. 125 North Rd Le Roy, IL	Tom Morr 309-473-2052		.22 Rimfire shoot
Sep 11 & 12	GSL Defense Training NRA Personal Protection Class	Darnall's Range Bloomington, IL	John Boch 217-351-3575	Map Web	Fee: $195 Sat: 9AM - 6PM, Sun: 9AM - 5PM To register complete and submit the registration form
Sep 11 & 12	Appleseed Event	Aurora Sportsmens Club(New Location) Waterman, IL	Dan Hendrickson	Web Flyer (138KB PDF) Register On-line	The Appleseed Project of the Revolutionary War Veterans Association is designed to take you from being a simple rifle owner to being a true rifleman. *On-line Registration Available!*
Sep 11 & 12	Robinson Gun Show	Community Center Robinson, IL	Tim Sears 618-569-3352	Map	9am - 4pm, $3 admission, NO LOADED AMMO, 24 hr security, Refreshments on site, $25 table rentals
Sep 11 & 12	Kankakee Gun Show	Kankakee County Fairgrounds	Terry Keller 866-930-4422	Map	Sponsor: Kankakee Gun Collectors Attn: Terry Keller P.O. Box 44 Momence, IL 60954
Sep 11 or 12	The Institute Certified Firearm Safety Course	Conservation Club of Kenosha County Bristol, WI	Debbie O'Malley 773-497-8543	Map	Attention Chicago Residents! Basic handgun safety, range instruction, understanding the ordinance (instructor w/20 years of legal experience) Fee: $130, all inclusive
Sep 12 8:00 am	ISRA Bullseye League	ISRA Range, Bonfield, IL	Jeff Battaglia 708-614-1628 email	Details (126KB PDF) Web	30 rd. National Match Course Fee: $2.50 per match, or all 5 for $10. Read the details in the flyer (126KB PDF)
Sep 12	NRA Home Firearm Safety	Gander Mountain Kenosha, WI	Lynn Garnand 847-767-2275	Map Flyer (104KB PDF)	Fee: $30 Class from 10AM - 2PM
Sep 12	SAFER USA NRA Basic Pistol	Aurora Sportsmans Club Waterman, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Flyer (228KB PDF)	NRA Basic Pistol Course See flyer for full schedule and details. Fee: $160, $135 for NRA members
Sep 12	Deer Hill Arms NRA Basic Pistol	Deer Hill Arms 2758 HH Rd Waterloo, IL	Josh Roarty 618-939-8854	Web Map	Fee: $75 Classes held on Sat or Sun, starting at 9AM, and includes range time with firearm and ammunition, course book, target, certificate of completion.
Sep 12	River City Regulators Monthly SASS Shoot	Chillicothe Sportsmen's Club Chillicothe, IL	"Uncle Outlaw"	Web Map	Monthly SASS shoot
Sep 13 6PM	Combat Shoot	Maxon Shooters Supplies 1226 Rand Road Des Plaines, IL	Greg Holz 312-342-0021	Map Help Sheet (29KB PDF)	Maxon's Combat Shoot Take your shooting to the next level! Registration: 6PM / Shooting: 6:30PM 2-3 courses of fire are presented to test your skills What you need: Firearm (min 9mm/.38sp) 3 magazines or 4 speed loaders (rev) 100+ rounds ammo eye / ear protection Special match - no holster required Cost is $20 first run
Sep 14	SAFER USA Utah Concealed Carry	Wingate Hotel 101 McDonald Ave Joliet, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Flyer (228KB PDF)	Utah Concealed Carry Course See flyer for full schedule and details. Fee: $125
Sep 17 - 19	ISRA 2010 Annual Meeting	Rend Lake Resort Whittington, IL 800-633-3341	ISRA Office 815-635-3198 Hotel Reservations: 800-633-3341 Mention Block #2606	Map Flyer (500KB PDF) Ticket and Raffle Order Form (133KB PDF)	Quickly approaching! Friday night meet & greet Saturday seminars and meeting Saturday night banquet featuring Otis McDonald Sunday morning shotgun sports See the flyer and order form for full details, including gun drawings!
Sep 17 & 18	Steel Challenge Practical Steel Championship	Pike-Adams Sportsmen's Park 31943 250th St Barry, IL	Ray Hirst 217-228-0428	Web Flyer (PDF 4KB) Side Matches (PDF 4KB) Map	Steel Challenge Practical Steel Championship Match Fee: $75 on or before August 15th, $90 after 12 Stages + Chronograph, 250 rounds min
Sep 18	NRA Basic Pistol	Gander Mountain Kenosha, WI	Lynn Garnand 847-767-2275	Map Flyer (104KB PDF)	Fee: $120 Class from 9AM - 5PM
Sep 18	SAFER USA NRA Range Safety Officer	Aurora Sportsmans Club Waterman, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Flyer (228KB PDF)	NRA Range Safety Officer Course See flyer for full schedule and details. Fee: $150, $125 for NRA members
Sep 18	AnyWhere CCW CCW Class	Richmond, IL	Mike Moore 815-534-4867	Web Map	Fee: $70 Class starts at 9:30AM, and includes passport photos, fingerprinting, and mailing completed application to Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification for processing
Sep 18	Deer Hill Arms CCW Class	Deer Hill Arms 2758 HH Rd Waterloo, IL	Josh Roarty 618-939-8854	Web Map	Fee: $75 Classes held on Sat or Sun, starting at 9AM, and includes range time with firearm and ammunition, course book, fingerprint card, target, certificate of completion.
Sep 18	Aurora Sportsmens Club NRA Approved 1800 Conventional Pistol Match	Aurora's Sportmens Club(New Location) Waterman, IL	Ralph Wilson 630-365-5696	Web Flyer (143KB PDF) Map Range Map	$35 for registration and all matches $30 if paid one week in advance See flyer for full details.
Sep 18 & 19	Milan Rifle Club Fall Classic	Milan Rifle Club Milan, IL	Zac Sopher 309-368-8567	Web Program	Full details in program. Competitors will score and pull targets. Fees: Sat & Sun: Adults $35, Juniors $15 Sat only: Adults $25, Juniors $10 Sun only: Adults $15, Juniors $10
~~Sep 18 & 19~~ Event canceled!	Arcola Gun Show	Arcola Center Rt. 45 & W. Main St. Arcola, IL	Arcola Guns 217-268-5000		Admission: $3, under 12 free w/adult Sat: 9-4 Sun: 9-3 Sponsor: Arcola Guns 220 N Pine St Arcola, IL 61910
Sep 18 or 19	The Institute Certified Firearm Safety Course	Conservation Club of Kenosha County Bristol, WI	Debbie O'Malley 773-497-8543	Map	Attention Chicago Residents! Basic handgun safety, range instruction, understanding the ordinance (instructor w/20 years of legal experience) Fee: $130, all inclusive
Sep 19 8:00 am	ISRA CMP, Milsurp & "Low Power" Matches	ISRA Range, Bonfield, IL	Jess Brandt 815-697-2205 John Newman 815-485-0351	Details (13KB PDF) Flyer (69KB PDF) Range Info Web	Shoot a Reduced "Across-the-Course" match with your 10-22! Or dust off your favorite milsurp rifle. This is a CMP Qualifying Match. Fee: $20 in advance, $25 late or day-of. Read the description and the flyer for details
Sep 19	SAFER USA NRA Basic Shotgun	Aurora Sportsmans Club Waterman, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Flyer (228KB PDF)	NRA Basic Shotgun Course See flyer for full schedule and details. Fee: $160, $135 for NRA members
Sep 19	Deer Hill Arms NRA Basic Pistol	Deer Hill Arms 2758 HH Rd Waterloo, IL	Josh Roarty 618-939-8854	Web Map	Fee: $75 Classes held on Sat or Sun, starting at 9AM, and includes range time with firearm and ammunition, course book, target, certificate of completion.
Sep 19 8AM	LeRoy Rifle & Pistol Club 3 Gun Action Shooting	LeRoy R&P Club 26389 E. 125 North Rd Le Roy, IL	Gordon Beck 309-275-5618		3 Gun Action Shooting
Sep 19 8:00 am to 1:00 pm	Lakemoor Gun Show	The Lakemoor Banquets, Lakemoor, IL	Donald Cichoski 815-363-9541	Map	Sponsor: Team-Matic, Inc. P.O. Box 1651 McHenry, IL 60051
Sep 20	SAFER USA Utah Concealed Carry	Cabela's 5225 Prairie Stone Pkwy Hoffman Estates, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Flyer (228KB PDF)	Utah Concealed Carry Course See flyer for full schedule and details. Fee: $125
Sep 22	SAFER USA Utah CCW Class	Aurora Sportsmans Club Waterman, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Flyer (228KB PDF)	This course meets the requirement for the State of Utah to apply for a Utah Concealed Carry Permit. See flyer for full schedule and details. Fee: $125
Sep 23	SAFER USA NRA Basic Pistol	Howell Shooting Club 10712 Church Rd Yorkville, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Flyer (228KB PDF)	NRA Basic Pistol Course See flyer for full schedule and details. Fee: $160, $135 for NRA members
Sep 24 - 26	Second Amendment Foundation's: Gun Rights Policy Conference	Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport San Francisco, CA	Second Amendment Foundation 425-454-7012	Web Airport Map Hotel Map Flyer (78KB PDF)	Come meet national gun rights leaders and your fellow grassroots activists at the 25th Annual Gun Rights Policy Conference (GRPC 2010) in San Francisco on September 24, 25, & 26, 2010. This is your once-a-year chance to network and get an insider look and plan pro-gun rights strategies for the coming year. Full hotel and registration details are available in the flyer FREE TO ATTEND! Registration Required.
Sep 25	State Line Rifle Association NRA Day Family Fun Shoot	Conservation Club of Kenosha County Kenosha, WI	Email Marilyn Garamoni 847-362-9187	Flyer (100KB PDF) Map	Firearms safety class, muzzleloaders, handgun, rifle, trap shooting, urban and cowboy action shooting All instruction and shooting included. Adults $15, ages 12-17 $10, under 12 free with paid parent. Refer to flyer for full details and form. Funded in part by The NRA Foundation. Rain Date: Sep 26
Sep 25	SAFER USA Concealed Carry I	Aurora Sportsmans Club Waterman, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Flyer (228KB PDF)	This course meets the requirement for the State of Florida to apply for a Florida Concealed Carry Permit. See flyer for full schedule and details. Fee: $150
Sep 25	Ladies Night Out at Maxon Shooters Supply	Maxon Shooters Supplies 1226 Rand Road Des Plaines, IL	Jessica Sawicki Maxon 847-298-4867	Web Map	Visit "Ladies Night Out" on the last Saturday night of every month. The evening begins at 6PM and consists of a speaker, and an hour of open shooting for women only. You do not have to be a shooter to attend these events. The speakers are open to everyone, and there are training classes available to those who wish to start in the sport.
Sep 25	NRA Personal Protection In The Home	Hampton Inn 3185 S. Dirksen Pkwy Springfield, IL	Richard Wray 217-529-6550 217-529-6560 FAX	Map	NRA class teaches the knowledge, skills and attitude essential to the safe and efficient use of a firearm for protection of self and family in your home. For experienced shooters. Fee: $170
Sep 25	SAFER USA NRA Reloading: Metallic Cartridge	Wingate Hotel 101 McDonald Ave Joliet, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Flyer (228KB PDF)	NRA Reloading - Metallic Cartridge See flyer for full schedule and details. Fee: $160, $135 for NRA members Special: Pay published price for this course, get next day's Shotgun Shell reloading course for just $100!
Sep 25	Deer Hill Arms CCW Class	Deer Hill Arms 2758 HH Rd Waterloo, IL	Josh Roarty 618-939-8854	Web Map	Fee: $75 Classes held on Sat or Sun, starting at 9AM, and includes range time with firearm and ammunition, course book, fingerprint card, target, certificate of completion.
Sep 25 & 26	ISRA Short Course Championship	ISRA Range Bonfield, IL	Konrad Powers 630-289-2098	Range Info Web Program	Saturday: Individual - 300 yard 80 shot regional course $30 fee, Match rifle or Service rifle Firing begins at 9AM, arrive early for squadding Sunday: 4-Man Team Match - 300 yard 80 shot regional course $12 fee per firing member Match rifle or Service rifle Firing begins at 9AM, arrive early for squadding
Sep 25 & 26	ISRA Outdoor Pistol State Championship	ISRA Range, Bonfield, IL	Carleton Curry 708-799-6420	Flyer (16KB PDF)	Outdoor Pistol State Championship Fee: Registration $10, $2.50/Match Entire Championship & registration $45.
Sept 25 & 26	Southern IL Hunting & Fishing Days	John A. Logan College Carterville, IL		Web Map	This event was created to celebrate our heritage of hunting and fishing in Illinois. It is an educational, family event, dedicated to teaching ethics, safety, and conservation in order to enhance the outdoor experience. ADMISSION AND PARKING ARE ALWAYS FREE! Make sure to visit the ISRA Booth! Sat: 9AM - 5PM, Sun 9AM - 4PM
Sept 25 & 26	Northern IL Hunting & Fishing Days	Silver Springs State Park Yorkville, IL		Web Map	Our free family-fun event serves to unite young and old alike in the education and sharing with other like-minded individuals, the knowledge, safety skills, and experiences gained through hunting and fishing. Sharing the experiences that make our sporting way of life a special privilege is quite possibly the most important thing we can do. Seeing to it that others understand our history and our role as conservationists is the only sure way that what hunters and anglers have fought for over 100 years will continue to be in good hands. Make sure to visit the ISRA Booth! Sat: 9AM - 5PM, Sun 9AM - 5PM
Sep 25 & 26	Revolutionary War Veterans Association's Appleseed Shoot	11709 N. Winslow Rd Durand, IL	RWVA contact form Dan Hendrickson 630-529-5654 Kenny Polhamus 815-703-1974	Web On-line registration Flyer map	Fees vary, check the sign-up page. Learn to be a true rifleman! Get important background info from the Appleseed web page and the flyer.
Sep 25 & 26	Revolutionary War Veterans Association's Appleseed Shoot	Buffalo Range Shooting Park 1252 N. 2803rd Rd. Ottawa, IL	RWVA contact form Dan Hendrickson 630-529-5654	Web On-line registration Flyer map	Fees vary, check the sign-up page. Learn to be a true rifleman! Get important background info from the Appleseed web page and the flyer.
Sep 25 & 26	Chillicothe Sportsmen's Club Gun Show	Chillicothe Sportsmen's Club Chillicothe, IL	Steve Risinger 309-449-6268 Between 4PM - 9PM	Web Map	Sep 25 - 8:30AM - 4PM Sep 26 - 8:30AM - 3PM
Sep 25 & 26	Pecatonica Gun Show	Winnebago County Fairgrounds Pecatonica, IL	Bob Biermann 815-964-6134	Map Flyer (281KB PDF)	Sat: 8AM - 4PM / Sun: 8AM - 3PM $5 entry fee Sponsor: Northern Illinois Rifle & Pistol Club P.O. Box 1104 Rockford, IL 61105
Sep 25 or 26	The Institute Certified Firearm Safety Course	Conservation Club of Kenosha County Bristol, WI	Debbie O'Malley 773-497-8543	Map	Attention Chicago Residents! Basic handgun safety, range instruction, understanding the ordinance (instructor w/20 years of legal experience) Fee: $130, all inclusive
Sep 26 8AM 10AM 12PM	Aurora Sportsmens Club CMP Service Rifle Clinic	Aurora's Sportmens Club(New Location) Waterman, IL	CMP Committee 815-264-9000	Web Flyer (218KB PDF) Map	$50 Reservations should be made for a particular rifle type and registration time. See Flyer for details.
Sep 26	SAFER USA NRA Reloading: Shotgun Shell	Wingate Hotel 101 McDonald Ave Joliet, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Flyer (228KB PDF)	NRA Reloading - Shotgun Shell See flyer for full schedule and details. Fee: $160, $135 for NRA members Special: Pay published price for yesterday's metallic cartridge course, get today's Shotgun Shell reloading course for just $100!
Sep 26	Deer Hill Arms NRA Basic Pistol	Deer Hill Arms 2758 HH Rd Waterloo, IL	Josh Roarty 618-939-8854	Web Map	Fee: $75 Classes held on Sat or Sun, starting at 9AM, and includes range time with firearm and ammunition, course book, target, certificate of completion.
Sep 26	Sauk Valley Voter Information Fair	Sauk Valley Community College 173 IL Route 2 Dixon, IL	Sauk Valley Voter	Web Flyer (172KB PDF)	Democrat, Republican, Independent, Constitution, Libertarian and Green party candidates will be stationed throughout the East Mall at SVCC so voters will have the opportunity to ask them questions and interact with them one-on-one. This non-partisan, all-inclusive event is free to attend and is open to all candidates who will appear on the 2010 General Election Ballot.
Sep 26	Long Nine Cowboys Monthly SASS Shoot	Lefthanders Gun Club 9364 Rhea Park Rd Loami, IL	Richard Goodall (alias Brisco Big'n)	Web Map	Monthly SASS shoot
Sep 26 1PM	LeRoy Rifle & Pistol Club Black Powder Shoot	LeRoy R&P Club 26389 E. 125 North Rd Le Roy, IL	Susie Hulvey 217-935-6804		Black Powder Shoot
October
Oct 1, 2, 3	Intro to Handgun Competition	Maxon Shooters Supplies 1226 Rand Road Des Plaines, IL	Greg Holz 312-342-0021	Map Flyer (141KB PDF) Help Sheet (29KB PDF)	Take your shooting to the next level! Classroom: Oct 1 - 5:45PM - 9:45PM Range: Oct 2 - 5:00PM - 9:45PM Range: Oct 3 - 5:00PM - 9:45PM What you need: Firearm (min 9mm/.38sp) 3 magazines or 4 speed loaders (rev) 450+ rounds ammo eye / ear protection holster covering trigger Cost is $125 plus range fee
Oct 2	ISRA AR15 - M4 "Zombie" Match	ISRA Range, Bonfield, IL	Claude Heale 815-553-0591	Flyer (81KB PDF) Range Info Web	For M4 and AR15-type carbines with iron sights or optics. Another of the ISRA "fun" matches - a great way to experience rifle competition! Fee: $20 in advance, $25 late or day-of. Read the details in the flyer
Oct 2 9:00am to 4:00 pm	Southern Illinois NRA Family Shooting Camp	Williamson County Gun Club Carterville, IL	Larry Morse 618-995-9586	Flyer (210KB PDF) Map	Open to family members and friends from 9 years of age. Shoot a wide variety of firearms! For just $25 everything's provided, even lunch! Ninth year of this popular event.
Oct 2	SAFER USA NRA Basic Pistol	Aurora Sportsmans Club Waterman, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Flyer (228KB PDF)	NRA Basic Pistol Course See flyer for full schedule and details. Fee: $160, $135 for NRA members
Oct 2	SAFER USA Tactical Pistol I	Howell Shooting Club 10712 Church Rd Yorkville, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Flyer (228KB PDF)	Tactical Pistol I Course See flyer for full schedule and details. Fee: $225
Oct 2	South Suburban Police Pistol League	14300 S. Kedzie Midlothian, IL	Norm Pestlin 708-532-4743	Web	30 round bullseye matches Sign in from 9AM - 5:30PM. Daily range fee $10, match fee $5. Annual league fee $5.
Oct 2 & 3	GSL Defense Training Urban Rifle 101	Darnall's Range Bloomington, IL	John Boch 217-351-3575	Map Web	This course will hone basic fundamentals while teaching basic individual tactics and techniques, including shooting on the move, as well as from cover and concealment in various positions and transitioning from carbine rifle to sidearm. Fee: $195 Sat: 9AM - 6PM, Sun: 9AM - 5PM To register complete and submit the registration form
Oct 2 & 3	SAFER USA NRA Basic Rifle	Howell Shooting Club 10712 Church Rd Yorkville, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Flyer (228KB PDF)	NRA Basic Rifle Course See flyer for full schedule and details. Fee: $160, $135 for NRA members
Oct 2 & 3	Appleseed Event	Aurora Sportsmens Club(New Location) Waterman, IL	Dan Hendrickson	Web Flyer (138KB PDF) Register On-line	The Appleseed Project of the Revolutionary War Veterans Association is designed to take you from being a simple rifle owner to being a true rifleman. *On-line Registration Available!*
Oct 2 & 3	Belleville Gun Show	Belle Clair Fairgrounds Belleville, IL	Bob Leckrone 618-495-2572	Map	Gun, Knife, Hunting and Trade Show. Sat 9-5, Sun 9-4, food on grounds. $5 admission; 400 Tables @ $45 / 8' table. Sponsor: Egyptian Collectors' Association, Inc P.O. Box 138 Centralia, IL 62801
Oct 2 or 3	The Institute Certified Firearm Safety Course	Conservation Club of Kenosha County Bristol, WI	Debbie O'Malley 773-497-8543	Map	Attention Chicago Residents! Basic handgun safety, range instruction, understanding the ordinance (instructor w/20 years of legal experience) Fee: $130, all inclusive
Oct 3	Pine Tree Pistol Club USPSA Level I Match	Pine Tree Pistol Club 5454 S. 11th St. Rockford, IL	Brian Frayne 224-558-5165	Web Map	Level I USPSA Match featuring 3 courses of fire and one Classifier Stage. Match runs from 7AM until 1PM Non-members $20, reshoots $5
Oct 3	NRA Home Firearm Safety	Gander Mountain Kenosha, WI	Lynn Garnand 847-767-2275	Map Flyer (104KB PDF)	Fee: $30 Class from 10AM - 2PM
Oct 3	SAFER USA Tactical Pistol II	Howell Shooting Club 10712 Church Rd Yorkville, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Flyer (228KB PDF)	Tactical Pistol II Course See flyer for full schedule and details. Fee: $225
Oct 3 9AM	LeRoy Rifle & Pistol Club 100 Bird Trap Derby	LeRoy R&P Club 26389 E. 125 North Rd Le Roy, IL	Dick Miller 309-962-8102		100 Bird Trap Derby
Oct 9	SAFER USA Concealed Carry II	Aurora Sportsmans Club Waterman, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Flyer (228KB PDF)	This course meets the requirement for the State of Florida to apply for a Florida Concealed Carry Permit. See flyer for full schedule and details. Fee: $150
Oct 9 8:45AM	LeRoy Rifle & Pistol Club Bullseye Pistol (Rimfire)	LeRoy R&P Club 26389 E. 125 North Rd Le Roy, IL	Francis Smith 309-962-9275		Bullseye Pistol (Rimfire)
Oct 9 & 10	Appleseed Event	ISRA Range Bonfield, IL	Dan Hendrickson	Range Info Web Flyer (138KB PDF) Register On-line	The Appleseed Project of the Revolutionary War Veterans Association is designed to take you from being a simple rifle owner to being a true rifleman. *On-line Registration Available!*
Oct 9 & 10	ISRA Tactical Carbine Course	ISRA Range, Bonfield, IL	ISRA Office 815-635-3198	Flyer (2MB PDF) Range Info	16 hour close quarter carbine course. Fee: $200 in advance Read the details in the flyer.
Oct 9 & 10	GSL Defense Training Training to Live and Win: Intermediate Personal Protection	Darnall's Range Bloomington, IL	John Boch 217-351-3575	Map Web	Training to Live and Win is geared towards the carry license holder or anyone serious about prudently approaching the use of deadly force in self-defense. Many of the topics and skills will carry over for the competition shooter as well. Fee: $195 Sat: 9AM - 6PM, Sun: 9AM - 5PM To register complete and submit the registration form
Oct 9 & 10	Springfield Gun Show	IL State Fairgrounds Springfield, IL	Bob Leckrone 618-495-2572	Map	Sat 9-5PM, Sun 9-4PM, food on grounds $5 admission; 300 Tables @ $45 / 8' table Sponsor: Egyptian Collectors' Association, Inc P.O. Box 138 Centralia, IL 62801
Oct 9 or 10	The Institute Certified Firearm Safety Course	Conservation Club of Kenosha County Bristol, WI	Debbie O'Malley 773-497-8543	Map	Attention Chicago Residents! Basic handgun safety, range instruction, understanding the ordinance (instructor w/20 years of legal experience) Fee: $130, all inclusive
Oct 9 & 16	SAFER USA NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program: Rifle	Howell Shooting Club 10712 Church Rd Yorkville, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Flyer (228KB PDF)	NRA Marksmanship Qualification: Rifle See flyer for full schedule and details. Fee: $35
Oct 10	River City Regulators Monthly SASS Shoot	Chillicothe Sportsmen's Club Chillicothe, IL	"Uncle Outlaw"	Web Map	Monthly SASS shoot
Oct 10	Kane County Gun Show	Kane County Fairgrounds St. Charles, IL	Kathy Carlson 815-758-2773	Map Details	Sponsor: Constellation, Inc. P.O. Box 763 Dekalb, IL, 60115
Oct 11 6PM	Combat Shoot	Maxon Shooters Supplies 1226 Rand Road Des Plaines, IL	Greg Holz 312-342-0021	Map Help Sheet (29KB PDF)	Maxon's Combat Shoot Take your shooting to the next level! Registration: 6PM / Shooting: 6:30PM 2-3 courses of fire are presented to test your skills What you need: Firearm (min 9mm/.38sp) 3 magazines or 4 speed loaders (rev) 100+ rounds ammo eye / ear protection holster covering trigger Cost is $20 first run
Oct 12	SAFER USA Utah Concealed Carry	Wingate Hotel 101 McDonald Ave Joliet, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Flyer (228KB PDF)	Utah Concealed Carry Course See flyer for full schedule and details. Fee: $125
Oct 16	NRA Basic Pistol	Gander Mountain Kenosha, WI	Lynn Garnand 847-767-2275	Map Flyer (104KB PDF)	Fee: $120 Class from 9AM - 5PM
Oct 16	SAFER USA NRA Basic Pistol	Howell Shooting Club 10712 Church Rd Yorkville, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Flyer (228KB PDF)	NRA Basic Pistol Course See flyer for full schedule and details. Fee: $160, $135 for NRA members
Oct 16 or 17	The Institute Certified Firearm Safety Course	Conservation Club of Kenosha County Bristol, WI	Debbie O'Malley 773-497-8543	Map	Attention Chicago Residents! Basic handgun safety, range instruction, understanding the ordinance (instructor w/20 years of legal experience) Fee: $130, all inclusive
Oct 17 7:00 am	ISRA Carbine & Pistol Match	ISRA Range Bonfield, IL	ISRA Range 815-635-3198	Flyer (53KB PDF) Range Info Map	Another of the ISRA "fun" matches. $20 fee for both carbine and pistol. See the flyer for details.
Oct 17 1PM	LeRoy Rifle & Pistol Club Black Powder Shoot	LeRoy R&P Club 26389 E. 125 North Rd Le Roy, IL	Susie Hulvey 217-935-6804		Black Powder Shoot
Oct 17 8:00 am to 1:00 pm	Lakemoor Gun Show	The Lakemoor Banquets, Lakemoor, IL	Donald Cichoski 815-363-9541	Map	Sponsor: Team-Matic, Inc. P.O. Box 1651 McHenry, IL 60051
Oct 23 9:00 am	ISRA .30 Cal Service Rifle Match a.k.a. "Jurassic Rifle" Tournament	ISRA Range Bonfield, IL	Claude Heale 815-553-0591	Flyer (79KB PDF) Range Info Map	Put away your AR-15s and let's find out who Illinois' hard holders are with Service Rifles that recoil! $20 fee per match, $25 late or day of. See the flyer for full details.
Oct 23 9AM	Aurora Sportsmens Club Zombie Shoot	Aurora's Sportmens Club (New Location) Waterman, IL	815-264-9000	Web FAQ Map	The Zombie Shoot is a fun-filled, safe, and light hearted day at the range. We'll mix it up a little bit with action packed shooting activities that are safely run and friendly. This is the perfect opportunity for a shooter who wants to try out a taste of the Action Shooting Sports! Shooters will be faced with 6 challenging courses to test their Zombie Survival Skills. Some will be courses geared for pistol, others rifle and shotgun. Also one archery course will be in the mix (ASC will provide archery equipment and have a shotgun available for the shotgun course. Shotgun ammunition will be available for purchase at a nominal fee for those using the "loaner" shotguns.) The cost for ASC Members is $25 and $30 for non-members. This price includes the 6 stages, an event T-Shirt, and lunch.
Oct 23	NRA Basic Metallic Reloading	Gander Mountain Kenosha, WI	Lynn Garnand 847-767-2275	Map Flyer (104KB PDF)	Fee: $120 Class from 9AM - 5PM
Oct 23 & 24	Revolutionary War Veterans Association's Appleseed Shoot	Buffalo Range Shooting Park 1252 N. 2803rd Rd. Ottawa, IL	RWVA contact form Dan Hendrickson 630-529-5654	Web On-line registration Flyer map	Fees vary, check the sign-up page. Learn to be a true rifleman! Get important background info from the Appleseed web page and the flyer.
Oct 23 & 24	Effingham Gun Show	Knights of Columbus Effingham, IL	Bob Leckrone 618-495-2572	Map	Sat 9-5PM, Sun 9-4PM, food on grounds $5 admission; 175 Tables @ $45 / 8' table Sponsor: Egyptian Collectors' Association, Inc P.O. Box 138 Centralia, IL 62801
Oct 23 or 24	The Institute Certified Firearm Safety Course	Conservation Club of Kenosha County Bristol, WI	Debbie O'Malley 773-497-8543	Map	Attention Chicago Residents! Basic handgun safety, range instruction, understanding the ordinance (instructor w/20 years of legal experience) Fee: $130, all inclusive
Oct 24	Springfield Armory Match	ISRA Range, Bonfield, IL	Terry Kreimeier 815-635-3198	Flyer (PDF 10KB)	Springfield Armory Match See flyer for details! $20 per match in advance, $25 day of
Oct 24 8AM 10AM 12PM	Aurora Sportsmens Club CMP Service Rifle Clinic	Aurora's Sportmens Club(New Location) Waterman, IL	CMP Committee 815-264-9000	Web Flyer (218KB PDF) Map	$50 Reservations should be made for a particular rifle type and registration time. See Flyer for details.
Oct 24	NRA Basic Shot Shell Reloading	Gander Mountain Kenosha, WI	Lynn Garnand 847-767-2275	Map Flyer (104KB PDF)	Fee: $120 Class from 10AM - 4PM
Oct 24	Long Nine Cowboys Monthly SASS Shoot	Lefthanders Gun Club 9364 Rhea Park Rd Loami, IL	Richard Goodall (alias Brisco Big'n)	Web Map	Monthly SASS shoot
Oct 24 8AM	LeRoy Rifle & Pistol Club 3 Gun Action Shooting	LeRoy R&P Club 26389 E. 125 North Rd Le Roy, IL	Gordon Beck 309-275-5618		3 Gun Action Shooting
Oct 27	SAFER USA Utah CCW Class	Aurora Sportsmans Club Waterman, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Flyer (228KB PDF)	This course meets the requirement for the State of Utah to apply for a Utah Concealed Carry Permit. See flyer for full schedule and details. Fee: $125
Oct 28	SAFER USA NRA Basic Pistol	Howell Shooting Club 10712 Church Rd Yorkville, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Flyer (228KB PDF)	NRA Basic Pistol Course See flyer for full schedule and details. Fee: $160, $135 for NRA members
Oct 30	Ladies Night Out at Maxon Shooters Supply	Maxon Shooters Supplies 1226 Rand Road Des Plaines, IL	Jessica Sawicki Maxon 847-298-4867	Web Map	Visit "Ladies Night Out" on the last Saturday night of every month. The evening begins at 6PM and consists of a speaker, and an hour of open shooting for women only. You do not have to be a shooter to attend these events. The speakers are open to everyone, and there are training classes available to those who wish to start in the sport.
Oct 30 & 31	Princeton Gun Show	Bureau County Fairgrounds Princeton, IL	Sandra Fritz 309-689-1934	Map Fairgrounds Calendar	Sponsor: Sauk Trail Gun Collectors' Association P.O. Box 312 Mossville, IL 61552
Oct 30 or 31	The Institute Certified Firearm Safety Course	Conservation Club of Kenosha County Bristol, WI	Debbie O'Malley 773-497-8543	Map	Attention Chicago Residents! Basic handgun safety, range instruction, understanding the ordinance (instructor w/20 years of legal experience) Fee: $130, all inclusive
Oct 31 8:00 am	ISRA Bullseye League	ISRA Range, Bonfield, IL	Jeff Battaglia 708-614-1628 email	Details (126KB PDF) Web	30 rd. National Match Course Fee: $2.50 per match, or all 5 for $10. Read the details in the flyer (126KB PDF)
November
Nov 2	Election Day!	Your Local Polling Place		isra-pvf.org israfedpac.org nrapvf.org	Election guides forthcoming
Nov 6	South Suburban Police Pistol League	14300 S. Kedzie Midlothian, IL	Norm Pestlin 708-532-4743	Web	30 round bullseye matches Sign in from 9AM - 5:30PM. Daily range fee $10, match fee $5. Annual league fee $5.
Nov 6 & 7	Appleseed Event	Aurora Sportsmens Club(New Location) Waterman, IL	Dan Hendrickson	Web Flyer (138KB PDF) Register On-line	The Appleseed Project of the Revolutionary War Veterans Association is designed to take you from being a simple rifle owner to being a true rifleman. *On-line Registration Available!*
Nov 6 & 7	Basic Pistol Class	Darnall's Range Bloomington, IL	Jon Maier 309-825-7716 Bruce Bohall 309-828-7007	Flyer (112KB PDF)	12 hours of instruction, including lunch both days! Sat: 10AM - 5PM Sun: 9AM - 4PM Cost is $90
Nov 6 & 7	Lawrence County Gun Show	Lawrence Co. Fair 4-H Building US Route 50 Sumner, IL	M. L. Skaggs 618-546-0163		9am - 4pm, $3 admission, Refreshments on site, $25 table rentals
Nov 6 & 7	Kankakee Gun Show	Kankakee County Fairgrounds	Terry Keller 866-930-4422	Map	Sponsor: Kankakee Gun Collectors Attn: Terry Keller P.O. Box 44 Momence, IL 60954
Nov 7	Pine Tree Pistol Club USPSA Level I Match	Pine Tree Pistol Club 5454 S. 11th St. Rockford, IL	Brian Frayne 224-558-5165	Web Map	Level I USPSA Match featuring 3 courses of fire and one Classifier Stage. Match runs from 7AM until 1PM Non-members $20, reshoots $5
Nov 7	NRA Home Firearm Safety	Gander Mountain Kenosha, WI	Lynn Garnand 847-767-2275	Map Flyer (104KB PDF)	Fee: $30 Class from 10AM - 2PM
Nov 8 6PM	Combat Shoot	Maxon Shooters Supplies 1226 Rand Road Des Plaines, IL	Greg Holz 312-342-0021	Map Help Sheet (29KB PDF)	Maxon's Combat Shoot Take your shooting to the next level! Registration: 6PM / Shooting: 6:30PM 2-3 courses of fire are presented to test your skills What you need: Firearm (min 9mm/.38sp) 3 magazines or 4 speed loaders (rev) 100+ rounds ammo eye / ear protection holster covering trigger Cost is $20 first run
Nov 9	SAFER USA Utah Concealed Carry	Wingate Hotel 101 McDonald Ave Joliet, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Flyer (228KB PDF)	Utah Concealed Carry Course See flyer for full schedule and details. Fee: $125
Nov 12, 13, 15	Intro to Handgun Competition	Maxon Shooters Supplies 1226 Rand Road Des Plaines, IL	Greg Holz 312-342-0021	Map Help Sheet (29KB PDF)	Take your shooting to the next level! Classroom: Nov 12 - 5:45PM - 9:45PM Range: Nov 13 - 5:00PM - 9:45PM Range: Nov 15 - 5:00PM - 9:45PM What you need: Firearm (min 9mm/.38sp) 3 magazines or 4 speed loaders (rev) 450+ rounds ammo eye / ear protection holster covering trigger Cost is $125 plus range fee
Nov 13 & 14	Bloomington Gun Show	Bloomington Sale Barn Bloomington, IL	Bob Leckrone 618-495-2572	Map	Sat 9-5PM, Sun 9-4PM, food on grounds $5 admission; 250 Tables @ $45 / 8' table Sponsor: Egyptian Collectors' Association, Inc P.O. Box 138 Centralia, IL 62801
Nov 14	ISRA Tuesday Night Irregular Rifle League 2010 Annual Banquet	Knights of Columbus Hall 100 S. 129th Infantry Dr Joliet, IL	Claude Heale 815-553-0591	Web	Tentative times Swap Meet 3:00 Cocktails 5:00 Dinner 6:00 See web page for details.
Nov 14	AnyWhere CCW CCW Class	Richmond, IL	Mike Moore 815-534-4867	Web Map	Fee: $70 Class starts at 9:30AM, and includes passport photos, fingerprinting, and mailing completed application to Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification for processing
Nov 14	River City Regulators Monthly SASS Shoot	Chillicothe Sportsmen's Club Chillicothe, IL	"Uncle Outlaw"	Web Map	Monthly SASS shoot
Nov 15	SAFER USA Utah Concealed Carry	Cabela's 5225 Prairie Stone Pkwy Hoffman Estates, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Flyer (228KB PDF)	Utah Concealed Carry Course See flyer for full schedule and details. Fee: $125
Nov 20	NRA Basic Pistol	Gander Mountain Kenosha, WI	Lynn Garnand 847-767-2275	Map Flyer (104KB PDF)	Fee: $120 Class from 9AM - 5PM
Nov 20 & 21	Appleseed Event	ISRA Range Bonfield, IL	Dan Hendrickson	Range Info Web Flyer (138KB PDF) Register On-line	The Appleseed Project of the Revolutionary War Veterans Association is designed to take you from being a simple rifle owner to being a true rifleman. *On-line Registration Available!*
Nov 20 & 21	New Berlin Gun Show	Sangamon County Fairgrounds New Berlin, IL	Rick Thrasher 217-416-0618	Map	Sat 9AM to 4PM, Sun 9AM to 3PM Admission is $3 per person Exhibitors: Tables are $25 for members, $30 for non-members Sponsor: Central Illinois Gun Collectors Association P.O. Box 462 Chatham, IL 62629
Nov 21 8:00 am to 1:00 pm	Lakemoor Gun Show	The Lakemoor Banquets, Lakemoor, IL	Donald Cichoski 815-363-9541	Map	Sponsor: Team-Matic, Inc. P.O. Box 1651 McHenry, IL 60051
Nov 27	Ladies Night Out at Maxon Shooters Supply	Maxon Shooters Supplies 1226 Rand Road Des Plaines, IL	Jessica Sawicki Maxon 847-298-4867	Web Map	Visit "Ladies Night Out" on the last Saturday night of every month. The evening begins at 6PM and consists of a speaker, and an hour of open shooting for women only. You do not have to be a shooter to attend these events. The speakers are open to everyone, and there are training classes available to those who wish to start in the sport.
Nov 27 & 28	Decatur Gun Show	Decatur Conv Center 4191 W. Hwy.36 (Wyckles Rd) Decatur, IL	Bob Leckrone 618-495-2572	Map	300 tables, $45 to rent 8' table Food on the premises and gun show rates in hotel $5 admission Sponsor: Egyptian Collectors' Association, Inc P.O. Box 138 Centralia, IL 62801
Nov 27 & 28	Princeton Gun Show	Bureau County Fairgrounds Princeton, IL	Sandra Fritz 309-689-1934	Map Fairgrounds Calendar	Sponsor: Sauk Trail Gun Collectors' Association P.O. Box 312 Mossville, IL 61552
December
Dec 3 - 5	RIA Firearms Auction	Rock Island Auction Co. 4507 49th Ave. Moline, IL	Rock Island Auction Co. 800-238-8022 309-797-1500	Web Map Online Catalog	Rock Island Auction Company Premiere auction
Dec 4	South Suburban Police Pistol League	14300 S. Kedzie Midlothian, IL	Norm Pestlin 708-532-4743	Web	30 round bullseye matches Sign in from 9AM - 5:30PM. Daily range fee $10, match fee $5. Annual league fee $5.
Dec 4 & 5	Collinsville Gun Show	Gateway Center Collinsville, IL	Bob Leckrone 618-495-2572	Map	Sat 9-5PM, Sun 9-4PM, food on grounds $5 admission; 350 Tables @ $45 / 8' table Sponsor: Egyptian Collectors' Association, Inc P.O. Box 138 Centralia, IL 62801
Dec 5	Pine Tree Pistol Club USPSA Level I Match	Pine Tree Pistol Club 5454 S. 11th St. Rockford, IL	Brian Frayne 224-558-5165	Web Map	Level I USPSA Match featuring 3 courses of fire and one Classifier Stage. Match runs from 7AM until 1PM Non-members $20, reshoots $5
Dec 5	NRA Basic Pistol	Gander Mountain Kenosha, WI	Lynn Garnand 847-767-2275	Map Flyer (104KB PDF)	Fee: $120 Class from 9AM - 5PM
Dec 11	Ladies Night Out at Maxon Shooters Supply	Maxon Shooters Supplies 1226 Rand Road Des Plaines, IL	Jessica Sawicki Maxon 847-298-4867	Web Map	Visit "Ladies Night Out" on the last Saturday night of every month. The evening begins at 6PM and consists of a speaker, and an hour of open shooting for women only. You do not have to be a shooter to attend these events. The speakers are open to everyone, and there are training classes available to those who wish to start in the sport.
Dec 11	SAFER USA NRA Reloading: Metallic Cartridge	Cabela's 5225 Prairie Stone Pkwy Hoffman Estates, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Flyer (228KB PDF)	NRA Reloading - Metallic Cartridge See flyer for full schedule and details. Fee: $160, $135 for NRA members Special: Pay published price for this course, get next day's Shotgun Shell reloading course for just $100!
Dec 11 or 12	AnyWhere CCW CCW Class	Richmond, IL	Mike Moore 815-534-4867	Web Map	Fee: $70 Class starts at 9:30AM, and includes passport photos, fingerprinting, and mailing completed application to Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification for processing
Dec 11 & 12	Kankakee Gun Show	Kankakee County Fairgrounds	Terry Keller 866-930-4422	Map	Sponsor: Kankakee Gun Collectors Attn: Terry Keller P.O. Box 44 Momence, IL 60954
Dec 12	Kane County Gun Show	Kane County Fairgrounds St. Charles, IL	Kathy Carlson 815-758-2773	Map Details	Sponsor: Constellation, Inc. P.O. Box 763 Dekalb, IL, 60115
Dec 12	SAFER USA NRA Reloading: Shotgun Shell	Cabela's 5225 Prairie Stone Pkwy Hoffman Estates, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Flyer (228KB PDF)	NRA Reloading - Shotgun Shell See flyer for full schedule and details. Fee: $160, $135 for NRA members Special: Pay published price for yesterday's metallic cartridge course, get today's Shotgun Shell reloading course for just $100!
Dec 13 6PM	Combat Shoot	Maxon Shooters Supplies 1226 Rand Road Des Plaines, IL	Greg Holz 312-342-0021	Map Help Sheet (29KB PDF)	Maxon's Combat Shoot Take your shooting to the next level! Registration: 6PM / Shooting: 6:30PM 2-3 courses of fire are presented to test your skills What you need: Firearm (min 9mm/.38sp) 3 magazines or 4 speed loaders (rev) 100+ rounds ammo eye / ear protection holster covering trigger Cost is $20 first run
Dec 14	SAFER USA Utah Concealed Carry	Wingate Hotel 101 McDonald Ave Joliet, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Flyer (228KB PDF)	Utah Concealed Carry Course See flyer for full schedule and details. Fee: $125
Dec 17, 18, 19	Intro to Handgun Competition	Maxon Shooters Supplies 1226 Rand Road Des Plaines, IL	Greg Holz 312-342-0021	Map Help Sheet (29KB PDF)	Take your shooting to the next level! Classroom: Dec 17 - 5:45PM - 9:45PM Range: Dec 18 - 5:00PM - 9:45PM Range: Dec 19 - 5:00PM - 9:45PM What you need: Firearm (min 9mm/.38sp) 3 magazines or 4 speed loaders (rev) 450+ rounds ammo eye / ear protection holster covering trigger Cost is $125 plus range fee
Dec 18	NRA Home Firearm Safety	Gander Mountain Kenosha, WI	Lynn Garnand 847-767-2275	Map Flyer (104KB PDF)	Fee: $30 Class from 10AM - 2PM
Dec 19 8:00 am to 1:00 pm	Lakemoor Gun Show	The Lakemoor Banquets, Lakemoor, IL	Donald Cichoski 815-363-9541	Map	Sponsor: Team-Matic, Inc. P.O. Box 1651 McHenry, IL 60051
Dec 20	SAFER USA Utah Concealed Carry	Cabela's 5225 Prairie Stone Pkwy Hoffman Estates, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Flyer (228KB PDF)	Utah Concealed Carry Course See flyer for full schedule and details. Fee: $125
Dec 22	SAFER USA Utah CCW Class	Aurora Sportsmans Club Waterman, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Flyer (228KB PDF)	This course meets the requirement for the State of Utah to apply for a Utah Concealed Carry Permit. See flyer for full schedule and details. Fee: $125
2011
January
Jan 9	Kane County Gun Show	Kane County Fairgrounds St. Charles, IL	Kathy Carlson 815-758-2773	Map Details	Sponsor: Constellation, Inc. P.O. Box 763 Dekalb, IL, 60115
Jan 10 6PM	Combat Shoot	Maxon Shooters Supplies 1226 Rand Road Des Plaines, IL	Greg Holz 312-342-0021	Map Help Sheet (29KB PDF)	Maxon's Combat Shoot Take your shooting to the next level! Registration: 6PM / Shooting: 6:30PM 2-3 courses of fire are presented to test your skills What you need: Firearm (min 9mm/.38sp) 3 magazines or 4 speed loaders (rev) 100+ rounds ammo eye / ear protection holster covering trigger Cost is $20 first run Special low light match!
Jan 15 8:00 am	ISRA Winter Wars Matches VII	ISRA Range Bonfield, IL	Claude Heale 815-553-0591		Fire your old mil-surp rifles in January! Freeze with friends! Warm-up fire and hot beverages and chili provided. Entry fee: $25 early signup (1/8/11), $30 late or day-of.
Jan 15 & 16	Highland Gun Show	Lindendale Park Highland, IL	Bob Leckrone 618-495-2572	Map	Sat 9-5PM, Sun 9-4PM, food on grounds $5 admission; 225 Tables @ $45 / 8' table Sponsor: Egyptian Collectors' Association, Inc P.O. Box 138 Centralia, IL 62801
February
Feb 13	Kane County Gun Show	Kane County Fairgrounds St. Charles, IL	Kathy Carlson 815-758-2773	Map Details	Sponsor: Constellation, Inc. P.O. Box 763 Dekalb, IL, 60115
Feb 14 6PM	Combat Shoot	Maxon Shooters Supplies 1226 Rand Road Des Plaines, IL	Greg Holz 312-342-0021	Map Help Sheet (29KB PDF)	Maxon's Combat Shoot Take your shooting to the next level! Registration: 6PM / Shooting: 6:30PM 2-3 courses of fire are presented to test your skills What you need: Firearm (min 9mm/.38sp) 3 magazines or 4 speed loaders (rev) 100+ rounds ammo eye / ear protection holster covering trigger Cost is $20 first run
March
Thursday Mar 10	IGOLD Illinois Gun Owners Lobby Day	State Capitol Springfield, IL	ISRA Office 815-635-3198 Valinda Rowe 618-963-2788	Web Site	All Illinois gun owners are invited to join in Illinois Gun Owners Lobby Day (IGOLD) in Springfield on March 10, 2011. This is an annual event where the members directly lobby their representatives in the Illinois House and Senate. Sponsored by the ISRA, with participation by local and internet organizations in Illinois to increase participation and make a bigger & better impression in Springfield. Get your local organization involved as well!
Mar 14 6PM	Combat Shoot	Maxon Shooters Supplies 1226 Rand Road Des Plaines, IL	Greg Holz 312-342-0021	Map Help Sheet (29KB PDF)	Maxon's Combat Shoot Take your shooting to the next level! Registration: 6PM / Shooting: 6:30PM 2-3 courses of fire are presented to test your skills What you need: Firearm (min 9mm/.38sp) 3 magazines or 4 speed loaders (rev) 100+ rounds ammo eye / ear protection holster covering trigger Cost is $20 first run
Mar 20	Kane County Gun Show	Kane County Fairgrounds St. Charles, IL	Kathy Carlson 815-758-2773	Map Details	Sponsor: Constellation, Inc. P.O. Box 763 Dekalb, IL, 60115
April
Apr 10	Kane County Gun Show	Kane County Fairgrounds St. Charles, IL	Kathy Carlson 815-758-2773	Map Details	Sponsor: Constellation, Inc. P.O. Box 763 Dekalb, IL, 60115
Apr 11 6PM	Combat Shoot	Maxon Shooters Supplies 1226 Rand Road Des Plaines, IL	Greg Holz 312-342-0021	Map Help Sheet (29KB PDF)	Maxon's Combat Shoot Take your shooting to the next level! Registration: 6PM / Shooting: 6:30PM 2-3 courses of fire are presented to test your skills What you need: Firearm (min 9mm/.38sp) 3 magazines or 4 speed loaders (rev) 100+ rounds ammo eye / ear protection holster covering trigger Cost is $20 first run
Apr 28 - May 1	NRA 2011 Annual Meeting & Exhibits	David L. Lawrence Convention Center Pittsburgh, PA		Web Housing	April 29 (Friday) 9:00am - 6:00pm April 30 (Saturday) 9:00am - 6:00pm May 1 (Sunday) 10:00am - 5:00pm
May
May 8	Kane County Gun Show	Kane County Fairgrounds St. Charles, IL	Kathy Carlson 815-758-2773	Map Details	Sponsor: Constellation, Inc. P.O. Box 763 Dekalb, IL, 60115
May 9 6PM	Combat Shoot	Maxon Shooters Supplies 1226 Rand Road Des Plaines, IL	Greg Holz 312-342-0021	Map Help Sheet (29KB PDF)	Maxon's Combat Shoot Take your shooting to the next level! Registration: 6PM / Shooting: 6:30PM 2-3 courses of fire are presented to test your skills What you need: Firearm (min 9mm/.38sp) 3 magazines or 4 speed loaders (rev) 100+ rounds ammo eye / ear protection holster covering trigger Cost is $20 first run
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Oct 9	Kane County Gun Show	Kane County Fairgrounds St. Charles, IL	Kathy Carlson 815-758-2773	Map Details	Sponsor: Constellation, Inc. P.O. Box 763 Dekalb, IL, 60115
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Dec 11	Kane County Gun Show	Kane County Fairgrounds St. Charles, IL	Kathy Carlson 815-758-2773	Map Details	Sponsor: Constellation, Inc. P.O. Box 763 Dekalb, IL, 60115
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