ISRA Events & Illinois Gun Shows Calendar

Event Date	Event Name	Location	Contact	Link	Description/Comments
2008
May
May 1	ISRA Second Annual FUN-Raiser	Diplomat West Elmhurst, IL	Call Don B. 847-985-2359		ISRA Second Annual FUN-Raiser Have fun while trying to win fine guns! Dinner Ticket and package details in flyer. Games, drawings, and more! Come join your fellow shooters for an evening of laughs and fun playing games to win great guns!
May 3	Prairieland Friends of NRA Banquet	Macon County Fairgrounds Decatur, IL	Email or Mark Lambert 217-343-7535		Third Annual Fundraising Banquet!
May 3 & 4	Belleville Gun Show	Belle Clair Fairgrounds Belleville, IL	Bob Leckrone 618-495-2572	Map	Sponsor: Egyptian Collectors' Association, Inc P.O. Box 138 Centralia, IL 62801
May 4	ISRA Bullseye 2700 Match	ISRA Range, Bonfield, IL	Carleton Curry email	Flyer (PDF 13KB)	Conventional Pistol 2700 Match Fee: Registration $8, $2.50/match Entire 2700 match including registration $45.
May 9 - 10	SAFER USA Basic Shotgun	Howell Shooting Club Yorkville, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Schedule Courses	$125 Non-NRA / $100 NRA / $30 17&Under Fri 6PM-10PM, Sat 9AM-3PM Course includes: Textbook, use of firearms, ammunition & other consumables, students must provide hearing and eye protection. Registration requested two (2) weeks before class date, attendance otherwise based on availability.
May 10	ISRA Woolard Brothers Memorial	ISRA Range, Bonfield, IL	Konrad Powers 630-289-2098	Web	Firing begins at 9AM - arrive early for squadding. Full details are available here.
May 10	Firearm Safety Training, Inc. NRA First Steps Pistol Orientation	Mega Sports Plainfield, IL	Kent 815-545-4872	Web Flyer (21K PDF)	NRA FIRST Steps (Firearm Instruction, Responsibility, and Safety Training). Cost is $100 with FOID (Incl. Range Fee) $115 - $150 w/o FOID (Incl. Range Fee, Handgun, Ammunition - price dependent upon caliber) Small Class Size - 4 students maximum. Register by Apr 26
May 10	LeRoy Rifle & Pistol Bullseye Pistol	Le Roy, IL	Dick Miller 309-962-8102		Bullseye Pistol (Centerfire - 900 Aggregate) - 9AM
May 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
May 16 - 18	NRA 2008 Annual Meeting & Exhibits	Kentucky Exposition Center Louisville, KY	NRA Housing 866-799-8878	Web Press Release	Come visit your ISRA at booth 2606! Or, better yet, contact the ISRA Office if you would like to help us out at the booth.
May 16 - 17	SAFER USA Basic Pistol	Howell Shooting Club Yorkville, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Schedule Courses	$125 Non-NRA / $100 NRA / $30 17&Under Fri 6PM-10PM, Sat 9AM-3PM Course includes: Textbook, use of firearms, ammunition & other consumables, students must provide hearing and eye protection. Registration requested two (2) weeks before class date, attendance otherwise based on availability.
May 16 - 17	Firearm Safety Training, Inc. NRA Personal Protection in the Home	Mega Sports Plainfield, IL	Kent 815-545-4872	Web Flyer (31K PDF)	Basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for family protection. Cost is $225 with FOID (Incl. Range Fee and Judicious Use of Force Presentation) Small Class Size - 5 students maximum. Prerequisite: See flyer for details. Register by May 3
May 17	NRA Women On Target	Carmi Rifle Club Carmi, IL	Valinda Rowe 618-963-2788	Flyer (PDF-39KB)	A fun opportunity for women to learn about firearm safety and fundamentals. Bring your own eye and ear protection, or use those at the camp. A picnic lunch is even provided! Fee: $30 Read the details in the flyer!
May 17 & 18	New Berlin Gun Show	Sangamon County Fairgrounds New Berlin, IL	Rick Thrasher 217-483-4935	Map	Sponsor: Central Illinois Gun Collectors Association P.O. Box 462 Chatham, IL 62629
May 18 8:00 am	ISRA Bullseye League	ISRA Range, Bonfield, IL	Jeff Battaglia 708-614-1628 email	Details Web	30 rd. National Match Course Fee: $2.50 per match, or all 5 for $10. Read the details in the flyer.
May 18 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
May 18	LeRoy Rifle & Pistol Trap Derby	Le Roy, IL	Dick Miller 309-962-8102		100 Bird Trap Derby - 9AM
May 24	LeRoy Rifle & Pistol Rimfire Rifle	Le Roy, IL	Gary Bordson 217-762-2656		Rimfire Rifle - 9AM
May 30 - Jun 1	LeRoy Rifle & Pistol Rendezvous	Le Roy, IL	Susie Hulvey 217-935-6804 Dick Anderson 309-530-5034		3 Day Rendezvous at Hulvey's Farm
May 31 & June 1	Pecatonica Gun Show	Winnebago County Fairgrounds Pecatonica, IL	815-964-6134 email	Map Details	Contacts: Fred Scroggins, Tim Ryan and Bob Biermann Sponsor: Northern Illinois Rifle & Pistol Club P.O. Box 1104 Rockford, IL 61105
June
Jun 6 - 7	SAFER USA Basic Rifle	Howell Shooting Club Yorkville, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Schedule Courses	$125 Non-NRA / $100 NRA / $30 17&Under Fri 6PM-10PM, Sat 8AM-6PM Course includes: Textbook, use of firearms, ammunition & other consumables, students must provide hearing and eye protection. Registration requested two (2) weeks before class date, attendance otherwise based on availability.
Jun 7 9:00am to 4:00 pm	Southern Illinois NRA Youth Sportsfest Camp	Williamson County Gun Club Carterville, IL	Dean Bafford 618-964-1841	Map	Open to boys and girls ages 9 through 17. Shoot a wide variety of firearms! Everything's provided, even lunch! Ninth year of this popular event.
Jun 7	Southern Illinois NRA Youth Sportsfest Camp	Carmi Rifle Club Carmi, IL	Valinda Rowe 618-963-2788	Flyer (PDF-10KB)	Open to boys and girls ages 9 through 18. Shoot a variety of firearms - pistols, shotguns, and rifles! Bring your own eye and ear protection, or use those at the camp. A picnic lunch is even provided! Fee: $30 Read the details in the flyer!
Jun 7	Firearm Safety Training, Inc. NRA First Steps Pistol Orientation	Mega Sports Plainfield, IL	Kent 815-545-4872	Web Flyer (21K PDF)	NRA FIRST Steps (Firearm Instruction, Responsibility, and Safety Training). Cost is $100 with FOID (Incl. Range Fee) $115 - $150 w/o FOID (Incl. Range Fee, Handgun, Ammunition - price dependent upon caliber) Small Class Size - 4 students maximum. Register by May 24
Jun 8	ISRA Service Pistol Championship	ISRA Range, Bonfield, IL	Carleton Curry email	Flyer (15KB PDF)	Service Pistol Championship Fee: $23, including Registration fee "Shoot the works" $45.
Jun 14	LeRoy Rifle & Pistol Bullseye Pistol	Le Roy, IL	Dick Miller 309-962-8102		Bullseye Pistol (.22 Rimfire - 900 Aggregate) - 9AM
Jun 20 - 21	SAFER USA Basic Pistol	Howell Shooting Club Yorkville, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Schedule Courses	$125 Non-NRA / $100 NRA / $30 17&Under Fri 6PM-10PM, Sat 9AM-3PM Course includes: Textbook, use of firearms, ammunition & other consumables, students must provide hearing and eye protection. Registration requested two (2) weeks before class date, attendance otherwise based on availability.
Jun 21	6th Annual ISRA Range Open House	ISRA Range, Bonfield, IL	ISRA Office 815-635-3198 email	Flyer (Coming Soon)	This is a very successful event, so we're going to do it again! 10AM - 4PM
Jun 22 8:00 am	ISRA Bullseye League	ISRA Range, Bonfield, IL	Jeff Battaglia 708-614-1628 email	Details Web	30 rd. National Match Course Fee: $2.50 per match, or all 5 for $10. Read the details in the flyer.
Jun 22	LeRoy Rifle & Pistol Rimfire Rifle	Le Roy, IL	Gary Bordson 217-762-2656		Rimfire Rifle - 9AM
Jun 28	Firearm Safety Training, Inc. NRA First Steps Shotgun Orientation	Erienna Hunt Club Morris, IL	Kent 815-545-4872	Web Flyer (21K PDF)	NRA FIRST Steps (Firearm Instruction, Responsibility, and Safety Training). Cost is $100 with FOID (Incl. Trap Fee) $125 w/o FOID (Incl. Trap Fee, Shotgun, Ammunition) Small Class Size - 4 students maximum. Register by Jun 14
Jun 28 & 29	Belleville Gun Show	Belle Clair Fairgrounds Belleville, IL	Bob Leckrone 618-495-2572	Map	Sponsor: Egyptian Collectors' Association, Inc P.O. Box 138 Centralia, IL 62801
Jun 29 8:30 am	Glock Shooting Sports Foundation ISRA Glock League	ISRA Range, Bonfield, IL	Terry Kreimeier 815-635-3198	Flyer (PDF 175KB) Web GSSF website	Glock Pistol Competition for Everyone! See flyer for details!
July
Jul 11 - 12	SAFER USA Basic Shotgun	Howell Shooting Club Yorkville, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Schedule Courses	$125 Non-NRA / $100 NRA / $30 17&Under Fri 6PM-10PM, Sat 9AM-3PM Course includes: Textbook, use of firearms, ammunition & other consumables, students must provide hearing and eye protection. Registration requested two (2) weeks before class date, attendance otherwise based on availability.
Jul 12	Firearm Safety Training, Inc. NRA First Steps Pistol Orientation	Mega Sports Plainfield, IL	Kent 815-545-4872	Web Flyer (21K PDF)	NRA FIRST Steps (Firearm Instruction, Responsibility, and Safety Training). Cost is $100 with FOID (Incl. Range Fee) $115 - $150 w/o FOID (Incl. Range Fee, Handgun, Ammunition - price dependent upon caliber) Small Class Size - 4 students maximum. Register by Jun 28
Jul 12	LeRoy Rifle & Pistol Bullseye Pistol	Le Roy, IL	Dick Miller 309-962-8102		Bullseye Pistol (Centerfire - 900 Aggregate) - 9AM
Jul 13	LeRoy Rifle & Pistol Trap Derby	Le Roy, IL	Dick Miller 309-962-8102		100 Bird Trap Derby - 9AM
Jul 18 - 19	SAFER USA Basic Pistol	Howell Shooting Club Yorkville, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Schedule Courses	$125 Non-NRA / $100 NRA / $30 17&Under Fri 6PM-10PM, Sat 9AM-3PM Course includes: Textbook, use of firearms, ammunition & other consumables, students must provide hearing and eye protection. Registration requested two (2) weeks before class date, attendance otherwise based on availability.
Jul 18 - 19	Firearm Safety Training, Inc. NRA Personal Protection in the Home	Mega Sports Plainfield, IL	Kent 815-545-4872	Web Flyer (31K PDF)	Basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for family protection. Cost is $225 with FOID (Incl. Range Fee and Judicious Use of Force Presentation) Small Class Size - 5 students maximum. Prerequisite: See flyer for details. Register by Jul 5
Jul 19	LeRoy Rifle & Pistol Action Pistol Match	Le Roy, IL	Gordon Beck 309-275-5618 Mike Bennett 217-935-2859		Action Pistol Match - 9AM
Jul 20 8:00 am	ISRA Bullseye League	ISRA Range, Bonfield, IL	Jeff Battaglia 708-614-1628 email	Details Web	30 rd. National Match Course Fee: $2.50 per match, or all 5 for $10. Read the details in the flyer.
Jul 20	LeRoy Rifle & Pistol Black Powder Shoot	Le Roy, IL	Susie Hulvey 217-935-6804 Dick Anderson 309-530-5034		Black Powder Shoot - 1PM
Jul 26	LeRoy Rifle & Pistol Rimfire Rifle	Le Roy, IL	Gary Bordson 217-762-2656		Rimfire Rifle - 9AM
Jul 27 8:30 am	Glock Shooting Sports Foundation ISRA Glock League	ISRA Range, Bonfield, IL	Terry Kreimeier 815-635-3198	Flyer (PDF 175KB) Web GSSF website	Glock Pistol Competition for Everyone! See flyer for details!
August
Aug 2	SAFER USA Personal Protection in the Home	Howell Shooting Club Yorkville, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Schedule Courses	$125 Non-NRA / $100 NRA Sat 9AM-6PM Course includes: Textbook, use of firearms, ammunition & other consumables, students must provide hearing and eye protection. Prerequisite: 21 years of age and older. Registration requested two (2) weeks before class date, attendance otherwise based on availability.
Aug 2	Firearm Safety Training, Inc. NRA First Steps Pistol Orientation	Mega Sports Plainfield, IL	Kent 815-545-4872	Web Flyer (21K PDF)	NRA FIRST Steps (Firearm Instruction, Responsibility, and Safety Training). Cost is $100 with FOID (Incl. Range Fee) $115 - $150 w/o FOID (Incl. Range Fee, Handgun, Ammunition - price dependent upon caliber) Small Class Size - 4 students maximum. Register by Jul 19
Aug 9	LeRoy Rifle & Pistol Bullseye Pistol	Le Roy, IL	Dick Miller 309-962-8102		Bullseye Pistol (.22 Rimfire - 900 Aggregate) - 9AM
Aug 10	ISRA Bullseye 2700 Match	ISRA Range, Bonfield, IL	Carleton Curry email	Flyer (PDF 13KB)	Conventional Pistol 2700 Match Fee: Registration $8, $2.50/match Entire 2700 match including registration $45.
Aug 15 - 16	SAFER USA Basic Pistol	Howell Shooting Club Yorkville, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Schedule Courses	$125 Non-NRA / $100 NRA / $30 17&Under Fri 6PM-10PM, Sat 9AM-3PM Course includes: Textbook, use of firearms, ammunition & other consumables, students must provide hearing and eye protection. Registration requested two (2) weeks before class date, attendance otherwise based on availability.
Aug 16 8 am - 6 pm	ISRA/NRA Youth Shooting Camp	ISRA Range Bonfield, IL	ISRA Office 815-635-3198 email	Flyer coming soon	Children ages 10-14 are invited to attend the 5th Annual ISRA/NRA Youth Shooting Sports Camp. NRA certified instructors will be teaching firearm safety, basic firearm components and allow the kids hands-on experience with a variety of firearms including .22 pistol, .22 rifle and shotgun. The cost will be $25 per child, which includes lunch, use of firearms and ammunition, and a T-shirt to the first 40 applicants. Volunteers Needed!
Aug 16	Firearm Safety Training, Inc. NRA First Steps Rifle Orientation	Mega Sports Plainfield, IL	Kent 815-545-4872	Web Flyer (21K PDF)	NRA FIRST Steps (Firearm Instruction, Responsibility, and Safety Training). Cost is $100 with FOID (Incl. Range Fee) $115 w/o FOID (Incl. Range Fee, .22 Rifle, Ammunition) Small Class Size - 4 students maximum. Register by Aug 2
Aug 16 & 17	New Berlin Gun Show	Sangamon County Fairgrounds New Berlin, IL	Rick Thrasher 217-483-4935	Map	Sponsor: Central Illinois Gun Collectors Association P.O. Box 462 Chatham, IL 62629
Aug 17	ISRA CMP Qual & Vintage Military Rifle Match	ISRA Range, Bonfield, IL	Jess Brandt 815-697-2205 John Newman 815-485-0351	Flyer	40 round National Match Course Fee: $20 per match. Read the details in the flyer.
Aug 17	LeRoy Rifle & Pistol Black Powder Shoot	Le Roy, IL	Susie Hulvey 217-935-6804 Dick Anderson 309-530-5034		Black Powder Shoot - 1PM
Aug 23 & 24	Belleville Gun Show	Belle Clair Fairgrounds Belleville, IL	Bob Leckrone 618-495-2572	Map	Sponsor: Egyptian Collectors' Association, Inc P.O. Box 138 Centralia, IL 62801
Aug 24 8:00 am	ISRA Bullseye League	ISRA Range, Bonfield, IL	Jeff Battaglia 708-614-1628 email	Details Web	30 rd. National Match Course Fee: $2.50 per match, or all 5 for $10. Read the details in the flyer.
Aug 24	LeRoy Rifle & Pistol Rimfire Rifle	Le Roy, IL	Gary Bordson 217-762-2656		Rimfire Rifle - 9AM
Aug 30	SAFER USA Handgun Marksmanship Qualification Course Part 1 of 2	Howell Shooting Club Yorkville, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Schedule Courses	$20 per session (includes targets) Sat 12PM-6PM .22 Handgun recommended - bring minimum 700 rounds Part 2 Saturday Sep 6 Registration requested two (2) weeks before class date, attendance otherwise based on availability.
Aug 31 8:30 am	Glock Shooting Sports Foundation ISRA Glock League	ISRA Range, Bonfield, IL	Terry Kreimeier 815-635-3198	Flyer (PDF 175KB) Web GSSF website	Glock Pistol Competition for Everyone! See flyer for details!
September
Sep 5	Northwest Suburban Chapter of Ducks Unlimited Dinner	Atlantis Banquets (formerly Mr. Peters Banquets) 1273 N. Rand Road Arlington Heights, IL	Jeff Schroeder 847-253-0508	Map	29th Annual Event! Cocktails and silent auction begin at 6:00PM, with steak dinner beginning at 7:30PM, followed by live auction and raffles. Advance tickets are $65, $80 at the door, including open bar, steak dinner, DU annual membership, and DU magazine.
Sep 5 - 6	SAFER USA Basic Pistol	Howell Shooting Club Yorkville, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Schedule Courses	$125 Non-NRA / $100 NRA / $30 17&Under Fri 6PM-10PM, Sat 9AM-3PM Course includes: Textbook, use of firearms, ammunition & other consumables, students must provide hearing and eye protection. Registration requested two (2) weeks before class date, attendance otherwise based on availability.
Sep 6	SAFER USA Handgun Marksmanship Qualification Course Part 2 of 2	Howell Shooting Club Yorkville, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Schedule Courses	$20 per session (includes targets) Sat 12PM-6PM .22 Handgun recommended - bring minimum 700 rounds Prerequisite: Part 1, Sat Aug 30 Registration requested two (2) weeks before class date, attendance otherwise based on availability.
Sep 6	Firearm Safety Training, Inc. NRA First Steps Pistol Orientation	Mega Sports Plainfield, IL	Kent 815-545-4872	Web Flyer (21K PDF)	NRA FIRST Steps (Firearm Instruction, Responsibility, and Safety Training). Cost is $100 with FOID (Incl. Range Fee) $115 - $150 w/o FOID (Incl. Range Fee, Handgun, Ammunition - price dependent upon caliber) Small Class Size - 4 students maximum. Register by Aug 23
Sep 6	LeRoy Rifle & Pistol Bullseye Pistol	Le Roy, IL	Dick Miller 309-962-8102		Bullseye Pistol (Centerfire - 900 Aggregate) - 9AM
Sep 7	LeRoy Rifle & Pistol Black Powder Shoot	Le Roy, IL	Susie Hulvey 217-935-6804 Dick Anderson 309-530-5034		Black Powder Shoot - 1PM
Sep 12 - 13	SAFER USA Basic Shotgun	Howell Shooting Club Yorkville, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Schedule Courses	$125 Non-NRA / $100 NRA / $30 17&Under Fri 6PM-10PM, Sat 9AM-3PM Course includes: Textbook, use of firearms, ammunition & other consumables, students must provide hearing and eye protection. Registration requested two (2) weeks before class date, attendance otherwise based on availability.
Sep 13 9:00 am - 4:00 pm	Annual ISRA Sighting-In Day	ISRA Range Bonfield, IL	ISRA Range 815-635-3198	Range Info Map	Open to the public. ISRA or Range membership is not required. Come out to the range and sight in your shotgun, rifle, pistol or muzzleloader. There is a nominal $10 fee per firearm sighted in. Food, expert advice and safety equipment will be available on site. You must bring your own ammo, we suggest 25 rounds per firearm. Free Parking.
Sep 13 & 14	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 14 8:00 am	ISRA Bullseye League	ISRA Range, Bonfield, IL	Jeff Battaglia 708-614-1628 email	Details Web	30 rd. National Match Course Fee: $2.50 per match, or all 5 for $10. Read the details in the flyer.
Sep 14	LeRoy Rifle & Pistol Trap Derby	Le Roy, IL	Dick Miller 309-962-8102		100 Bird Trap Derby - 9AM
Sep 20	LeRoy Rifle & Pistol Rimfire Rifle	Le Roy, IL	Gary Bordson 217-762-2656		Rimfire Rifle - 9AM
Sep 20 & 21	ISRA Outdoor Pistol State Championship	ISRA Range, Bonfield, IL	Carleton Curry email	Flyer (18KB PDF)	Outdoor Pistol State Championship Fee: Registration $10, $2.50/Match Entire Championship & registration $45.
Sep 20 & 21	Salem Gun Show	Salem Community Building Salem, IL	Bob Leckrone 618-495-2572	Map
Sep 20 & 21	Arcola Gun Show	Arcola Community Center Arcola, IL	Arcola Guns 217-268-5000	Map	Sponsor: Arcola Guns 220 N Pine St Arcola, IL 61910
Sep 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
Sep 26 - 27	SAFER USA Basic Rifle	Howell Shooting Club Yorkville, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Schedule Courses	$125 Non-NRA / $100 NRA / $30 17&Under Fri 6PM-10PM, Sat 8AM-6PM Course includes: Textbook, use of firearms, ammunition & other consumables, students must provide hearing and eye protection. Registration requested two (2) weeks before class date, attendance otherwise based on availability.
Sep 26 - 27	Firearm Safety Training, Inc. NRA Personal Protection in the Home	Mega Sports Plainfield, IL	Kent 815-545-4872	Web Flyer (31K PDF)	Basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for family protection. Cost is $225 with FOID (Incl. Range Fee and Judicious Use of Force Presentation) Small Class Size - 5 students maximum. Prerequisite: See flyer for details. Register by Sep 13
Sep 27 & 28	Pecatonica Gun Show	Winnebago County Fairgrounds Pecatonica, IL	815-964-6134 email	Map Details	Contacts: Fred Scroggins, Tim Ryan and Bob Biermann Sponsor: Northern Illinois Rifle & Pistol Club P.O. Box 1104 Rockford, IL 61105
October
October 4 8:00 am	ISRA Doughboy Match	ISRA Range Bonfield, IL	ISRA Range 815-635-3198	Range Info Map Flyer (coming soon)	$25 fee per match. Advance registration by mail closes Sep 26.
Oct 4 9:00am to 4:00 pm	Southern Illinois NRA Family Shooting Camp	Williamson County Gun Club Carterville, IL	Dean Bafford 618-964-1841	Map	Open to family members and friends from 9 years of age. Shoot a wide variety of firearms! Everything's provided, even lunch! Seventh year of this popular event.
Oct 4	Firearm Safety Training, Inc. NRA First Steps Pistol Orientation	Mega Sports Plainfield, IL	Kent 815-545-4872	Web Flyer (21K PDF)	NRA FIRST Steps (Firearm Instruction, Responsibility, and Safety Training). Cost is $100 with FOID (Incl. Range Fee) $115 - $150 w/o FOID (Incl. Range Fee, Handgun, Ammunition - price dependent upon caliber) Small Class Size - 4 students maximum. Register by Sep 20
Oct 4 & 5	Belleville Gun Show	Belle Clair Fairgrounds Belleville, IL	Bob Leckrone 618-495-2572	Map	Sponsor: Egyptian Collectors' Association, Inc P.O. Box 138 Centralia, IL 62801
Oct 5	Wheaton Gun Show	DuPage County Fairgrounds Wheaton, IL	Jim McAra 773-237-8844	Map	Sponsor: Pioneer Valley Sportsmans Association P.O. Box 1098 North Riverside, IL 60546
Oct 11	Firearm Safety Training, Inc. NRA First Steps Rifle Orientation	Mega Sports Plainfield, IL	Kent 815-545-4872	Web Flyer (21K PDF)	NRA FIRST Steps (Firearm Instruction, Responsibility, and Safety Training). Cost is $100 with FOID (Incl. Range Fee) $115 w/o FOID (Incl. Range Fee, .22 Rifle, Ammunition) Small Class Size - 4 students maximum. Register by Sep 27
Oct 11 & 12	Springfield Gun Show	Springfield State Fairgrounds Springfield, IL	Bob Leckrone 618-495-2572		Sponsor: Egyptian Collectors' Association, Inc P.O. Box 138 Centralia, IL 62801
Oct 11	LeRoy Rifle & Pistol Bullseye Pistol	Le Roy, IL	Dick Miller 309-962-8102		Bullseye Pistol (.22 Rimfire - 900 Aggregate) - 9AM
Oct 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
Oct 17 - 19	SAFER USA NRA Pistol Instructor	Howell Shooting Club Yorkville, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Schedule Courses	$125 Non-NRA / $100 NRA / $30 17&Under Add $20 for Basic Inst. Training (BIT) Fri 6PM-10PM, Sat 8AM-10AM BIT Sat 10AM-6PM, Sun 9AM-12PM Pistol Course includes: Textbook, use of firearms, ammunition & other consumables, students must provide hearing and eye protection. Registration requested two (2) weeks before class date, attendance otherwise based on availability.
Oct 18 & 19	Champaign Gun Show	Champaign Fairgrounds Champaign, IL	Bob Leckrone 618-495-2572	Map	Sponsor: Egyptian Collectors' Association, Inc P.O. Box 138 Centralia, IL 62801
October 19 7:00 am	ISRA Carbine & Pistol Match	ISRA Range Bonfield, IL	ISRA Range 815-635-3198	Range Info Map Flyer (coming soon)	$10 fee per match.
Oct 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
Oct 25	Firearm Safety Training, Inc. NRA First Steps Shotgun Orientation	Erienna Hunt Club Morris, IL	Kent 815-545-4872	Web Flyer (21K PDF)	NRA FIRST Steps (Firearm Instruction, Responsibility, and Safety Training). Cost is $100 with FOID (Incl. Trap Fee) $125 w/o FOID (Incl. Trap Fee, Shotgun, Ammunition) Small Class Size - 4 students maximum. Register by Oct 11
Oct 25 & 26	Effingham Gun Show	Knights of Columbus Effingham, IL	Bob Leckrone 618-495-2572	Map	Sponsor: Egyptian Collectors' Association, Inc P.O. Box 138 Centralia, IL 62801
Oct 26	LeRoy Rifle & Pistol Black Powder Shoot	Le Roy, IL	Susie Hulvey 217-935-6804 Dick Anderson 309-530-5034		Black Powder Shoot - 1PM
November
Nov 1	SAFER USA Range Safety Officer	Howell Shooting Club Yorkville, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Schedule Courses	$125 Non-NRA / $100 NRA Sun 9AM-6PM Course includes: Textbook, use of firearms, ammunition & other consumables, students must provide hearing and eye protection. Prerequisite: 21 years of age and older Registration requested two (2) weeks before class date, attendance otherwise based on availability.
Nov 2	Wheaton Gun Show	DuPage County Fairgrounds Wheaton, IL	Jim McAra 773-237-8844	Map	Sponsor: Pioneer Valley Sportsmans Association P.O. Box 1098 North Riverside, IL 60546
Nov 8	Firearm Safety Training, Inc. NRA First Steps Pistol Orientation	Mega Sports Plainfield, IL	Kent 815-545-4872	Web Flyer (21K PDF)	NRA FIRST Steps (Firearm Instruction, Responsibility, and Safety Training). Cost is $100 with FOID (Incl. Range Fee) $115 - $150 w/o FOID (Incl. Range Fee, Handgun, Ammunition - price dependent upon caliber) Small Class Size - 4 students maximum. Register by Oct 25
Nov 8 & 9	Bloomington Gun Show	Bloomington Sale Barn Bloomington, IL	Bob Leckrone 618-495-2572	Map	Sponsor: Egyptian Collectors' Association, Inc P.O. Box 138 Centralia, IL 62801
Nov 8 & 9	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 9	LeRoy Rifle & Pistol Trap Derby	Le Roy, IL	Dick Miller 309-962-8102		100 Bird Trap Derby - 9AM
Nov 15 & 16	New Berlin Gun Show	Sangamon County Fairgrounds New Berlin, IL	Rick Thrasher 217-483-4935	Map	Sponsor: Central Illinois Gun Collectors Association P.O. Box 462 Chatham, IL 62629
Nov 21 - 22	Firearm Safety Training, Inc. NRA Personal Protection in the Home	Mega Sports Plainfield, IL	Kent 815-545-4872	Web Flyer (31K PDF)	Basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for family protection. Cost is $225 with FOID (Incl. Range Fee and Judicious Use of Force Presentation) Small Class Size - 5 students maximum. Prerequisite: See flyer for details. Register by Nov 8
Nov 29 & 30	Springfield Gun Show	Springfield Crowne Plaza Springfield, IL	Bob Leckrone 618-495-2572		Sponsor: Egyptian Collectors' Association, Inc P.O. Box 138 Centralia, IL 62801
December
Dec 6	Firearm Safety Training, Inc. NRA First Steps Pistol Orientation	Mega Sports Plainfield, IL	Kent 815-545-4872	Web Flyer (21K PDF)	NRA FIRST Steps (Firearm Instruction, Responsibility, and Safety Training). Cost is $100 with FOID (Incl. Range Fee) $115 - $150 w/o FOID (Incl. Range Fee, Handgun, Ammunition - price dependent upon caliber) Small Class Size - 4 students maximum. Register by Nov 22
Dec 7	Wheaton Gun Show	DuPage County Fairgrounds Wheaton, IL	Jim McAra 773-237-8844	Map	Sponsor: Pioneer Valley Sportsmans Association P.O. Box 1098 North Riverside, IL 60546
Dec 13 & 14	Collinsville Gun Show	Gateway Center Collinsville, IL	Bob Leckrone 618-495-2572	Map	Sponsor: Egyptian Collectors' Association, Inc P.O. Box 138 Centralia, IL 62801
Dec 13 & 14	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 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
Dec 27 & 28	Tuscola Gun Show	Community Building Tuscola, IL	Arcola Guns 217-268-5000	Map Info	Sponsor: Arcola Guns 220 N Pine St Arcola, IL 61910
Dec 27 & 28	Marion Gun Show	Williamson County Pavilion Marion, IL	Bob Leckrone 618-495-2572	Map	Sponsor: Egyptian Collectors' Association, Inc P.O. Box 138 Centralia, IL 62801
2009
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Wednesday Mar 11	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 11, 2009. 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!
April
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May 15 - 18	NRA 2009 Annual Meeting & Exhibits	Phoenix Convention Center Phoenix, AZ		Web Press Release
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