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ISRA Calendar of Events
& Illinois Area Gun Shows

Take a look at all this... You can't say there's nothing to do!
All the events listed on this page are open to the public.

Also see the ISRA Range Calendar (PDF) on the ISRA Range home page!

PLEASE NOTE: We keep this calendar updated as much as possible,
however we recommend contacting event sponsors as dates, times,
and locations sometimes change, or events are simply canceled.

 
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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          
January          
February          
March          
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          
May          
May 15 - 18 NRA
2009 Annual Meeting & Exhibits
Phoenix Convention Center
Phoenix, AZ
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