mauserme Posted June 26, 2022 at 05:28 PM Share Posted June 26, 2022 at 05:28 PM What could they be thinking? Yes, “they”. The ISRA. Again. In their June 13 email outlining endorsed candidates, they had the audacity to stand with legislators who have shown a history of anti-gun behavior. Senator Koehler, for example. The Senator was the chief sponsor of the “FOID Modernization” Act, the law that requires registration of privately sold firearms and background checks for ammunition purchases. Earlier in his career he sponsored SB337 Gun Dealer Licensing – Various, the law responsible for closing roughly half of all Illinois gun dealers, permanently. That same year, he voted for SB2343 Bump Stock/Trigger Crank, a bill that would have banned these firearm accessories in Illinois with penalties as extreme as a Class X Felony. He voted for another bump stock ban, complete with an attack on various counties' pro Second Amendment resolutions, in HB1467 Criminal Law – Tech. He voted to require a FOID card in order to purchase Tannerite, another range toy, via SB2561 Prepackage Explosive Component. He voted for HB1468 Criminal Law – Tech, a bill to require a 72 hour wait on arbitrarily defined “assault weapons”. There was a 24 hour wait in place for long guns at the time. He voted to create a definition of “Assault Weapon” out of thin air, then create an age based ban via HB1465 Criminal Law – Tech. As if this isn't enough, the ISRA endorsed Senator Holmes. Not only did Ms. Holmes vote in favor of the FOID Modernization bill, she cosponsored an early version of the same bill, SB1165 Safety Tech. Senator Doris Turner, another yes vote for FOID Modernization, is endorsed by the ISRA. And former Senator Rachel Crowe, who also co-sponsored SB1165 Safety Tech despite pleas from her Madison County constituents to respect the Second Amendment, is an ISRA favorite to occupy that Senate seat again. In the House, Representative Ugaste enjoys an ISRA endorsement despite voting for FOID Modernization. IllinoisCarry does not endorse candidates, but we do question the ISRA's ability to protect our rights. How can a pro-gun organization actually side with legislators who work against those rights? How can they be taken seriously? They need new leadership. They need it now! Join us, IllinoisCarry, a group that reliably defends your right to keep and bear arms. A group that has stood by an originalist definition of the Second Amendment without needing an explanation. ### Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euler Posted June 26, 2022 at 05:50 PM Share Posted June 26, 2022 at 05:50 PM Since ISRA made a deal not to oppose "modernization," perhaps part of that deal was scratching the backs of some of its proponents. Perhaps Richard Pearson is setting us up to accept Kathleen Willis as the next executive director after he retires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauserme Posted June 26, 2022 at 06:02 PM Author Share Posted June 26, 2022 at 06:02 PM I fear the plan might be for Ed Sullivan to take over. He would be darn near as bad as Ms. Willis, in my view. Worse, actually, in some ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobPistol Posted June 26, 2022 at 07:23 PM Share Posted June 26, 2022 at 07:23 PM ISRA is proving themselves to be a decoration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScopeEye Posted June 27, 2022 at 12:42 AM Share Posted June 27, 2022 at 12:42 AM I can not support ISRA... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tip Posted June 27, 2022 at 01:11 AM Share Posted June 27, 2022 at 01:11 AM Perhaps they are using the same justifications others on here are using for the Governor’s race — picking the candidates they “think” have the “best chance” without much thought to what their actual stances on thing are….. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euler Posted June 27, 2022 at 01:21 AM Share Posted June 27, 2022 at 01:21 AM On 6/26/2022 at 9:11 PM, Tip said: Perhaps they are using the same justifications others on here are using for the Governor’s race — picking the candidates they “think” have the “best chance” without much thought to what their actual stances on thing are….. It occurs to me that ISRA could be using its Political Victory Fund to contribute to those candidates. Hmm ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauserme Posted June 27, 2022 at 01:30 AM Author Share Posted June 27, 2022 at 01:30 AM On 6/26/2022 at 8:21 PM, Euler said: It occurs to me that ISRA could be using its Political Victory Fund to contribute to those candidates. Hmm ... That hadn't occurred to me. That fund needs to dry up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNGunner Posted June 27, 2022 at 01:48 AM Share Posted June 27, 2022 at 01:48 AM All King Richard and the other Fudds care about is the finding for their trap ranges. All else be damned. I’d not renew if I weren’t already a life member. 🤬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynn Posted June 27, 2022 at 02:31 AM Share Posted June 27, 2022 at 02:31 AM These old school organizations have become nothing but cash cows for those involved, most lost their way long ago and are now just enjoying the gravy train of authority/power and money/enrichment that flows in because of their legacy name and legacy ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbacs Posted June 27, 2022 at 02:40 AM Share Posted June 27, 2022 at 02:40 AM Is it that time? Are we there yet? Do we STOP supporting the ISRA and NOT renew? Should we as individuals and a pro-2A org be sending out these signals to others? If they have stopped being of any use, then why care, support, attend them anymore? *****in case you don't know/have an answer, it's yes to the above!***** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired1 Posted June 27, 2022 at 04:13 AM Share Posted June 27, 2022 at 04:13 AM You have a bunch of decrepit old men, who think they are important running the ISRA. You never see them take the lead on any gun issue. They have lost touch with the firearms owners of Illinois. The NRA is in the same position. I am not going to list the several different gun groups who are making a difference, the NRA and ISRA are collecting dues and spending money! IL CARRY is doing more than the ISRA ever thought about doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Flag Posted June 27, 2022 at 07:24 AM Share Posted June 27, 2022 at 07:24 AM Did the ISRA send out some kind of alert on 6/26? Would someone post it here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilguy Posted June 27, 2022 at 11:21 AM Share Posted June 27, 2022 at 11:21 AM I’m a lifer, and I called Pearson during the work up to passing the Modernization act. He told me they wanted to be in on the negotiation and being totally opposed would have left them out in the cold. He said we’re not enough bodies in an antigun state so we try to remain relevant and involved at some level. It’s called Stockholm Syndrome. and I no longer send financial support and only stay a member to get their communications, you need to remain aware of the damage they do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauserme Posted June 27, 2022 at 11:29 AM Author Share Posted June 27, 2022 at 11:29 AM On 6/27/2022 at 6:21 AM, lilguy said: I’m a lifer, and I called Pearson during the work up to passing the Modernization act. He told me they wanted to be in on the negotiation and being totally opposed would have left them out in the cold. He said we’re not enough bodies in an antigun state so we try to remain relevant and involved at some level. It’s called Stockholm Syndrome. and I no longer send financial support and only stay a member to get their communications, you need to remain aware of the damage they do. They covet relevance. Gun rights are an excuse they use to achieve it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymond963 Posted June 27, 2022 at 12:13 PM Share Posted June 27, 2022 at 12:13 PM I received my renewal notice the other day. Haven't had a chance to look at it yet. Now I won't even bother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmarkla Posted June 27, 2022 at 12:26 PM Share Posted June 27, 2022 at 12:26 PM It is sad that New York and California have better and more active 2A civil rights organizations than we do at this point. Hunting and shooting sports are a wonderful side benefit of 2a protected civil rights. They are certainly not the intent. We need a state organization that is dedicated to protecting the individual God given right, hunting and sporting will benefit as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilguy Posted June 27, 2022 at 03:49 PM Share Posted June 27, 2022 at 03:49 PM If 10% of the 2+ million FOID owners were members and involved we would own this state. 100,000 at IGOLD would change the direction of this state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTHunter Posted June 27, 2022 at 06:40 PM Share Posted June 27, 2022 at 06:40 PM On 6/26/2022 at 8:48 PM, USNGunner said: I’d not renew if I weren’t already a life member. 🤬 About 2 years ago, I asked the people on these forums about places to donate to as I was already a life member in the NRA. ISRA was one of the organizations suggested but I "procrastinated" and it is a good thing I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNGunner Posted June 30, 2022 at 04:12 AM Share Posted June 30, 2022 at 04:12 AM On 6/27/2022 at 1:40 PM, JTHunter said: About 2 years ago, I asked the people on these forums about places to donate to as I was already a life member in the NRA. ISRA was one of the organizations suggested but I "procrastinated" and it is a good thing I did. Good Call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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