ISRA Events & Illinois Gun Shows Calendar

Event Date	Event Name	Location	Contact	Link	Description/Comments
2009
November
Nov 1	Wheaton Gun Show	DuPage County Fairgrounds Wheaton, IL	Mike Holan 630-365-2808	Map	Sponsor: Pioneer Valley Sportsmans Association P.O. Box 1098 North Riverside, IL 60546
Nov 2 7PM	Allied Illinois Markswomen Meeting	Saint Charles Sportsmen's Club 44W471 Keslinger Rd Elburn, IL	Laura Anderson 630-587-3085	Web Map	The next AIM meeting is MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2 at St. Charles' Sportsmen's Club in Elburn - Meet at the Skeet house by 6 PM ready for fun, shooting skeet under the lights (or maybe trap if we can't shoot skeet). Bring cash for the shooting fees. A special invitation to all who participated in the shotgun clinic this spring! Meeting starts at 7PM - Update, discussion, and election of 2010 officers
Nov 5	Kaskaskia River Valley Friends of NRA Event	Stewardson Civic Center South Pine St Stewardson, IL	James Warren 217-774-2560	Web About	Friends of NRA events feature food, fun, family and fund-raising!
Nov 7	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 7	SAFER USA & Howell Shooting Club, Inc. NRA Reloading - Metallic Cartridge	Gander Mountain Joliet, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Schedule Courses Flyer (177KB PDF)	$150 ($125 for NRA members) Sat 11/7 9AM - 5PM Registration requested two (2) weeks before class date, attendance otherwise based on availability.
Nov 7	Windy City Friends of NRA Event	Adventurers Club 714 S Dearborn St Chicago, IL	Beau Meskan 773-489-2233	Web About	Friends of NRA events feature food, fun, family and fund-raising!
Nov 7 & 8	Revolutionary War Veterans Association's Appleseed Shoot	Buffalo Range Shooting Park 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 web page and the flyer.
Nov 7 & 8	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 & 8	Peoria Gun Show	East Peoria Convention Center (The Oaks) East Peoria, IL	Mary Harper 309-274-2977	Web Map	Sponsor: MGCA Show Manager P.O. Box 9251 Peoria, IL 61612
Nov 7 & 8	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 7 & 8	CADA Gun Show	DuPage Expo Center St. Charles, IL	P&K Enterprises 951-970-9669	Map	Admission: $10, children free w/adult Sat: 9AM - 5PM, Sun: 9AM - 2PM Special: Show ISRA membership card for $5 off regular admission!
Nov 8	River City Regulators Monthly SASS Shoot	Chillicothe Sportsmen's Club Chillicothe, IL	"Uncle Outlaw"	Web Map	Monthly SASS shoot
Nov 8	Rockford Gun Show	Forest Hills Lodge Loves Park, IL	Pine Tree Info Bruce Johnson 815-654-8366	Map Details	Sponsor: Pine Tree Pistol Club 1210 Drexel Blvd. Machesney Park, IL 61115
Nov 9 6PM	Combat Shoot	Maxon Shooters Supplies 1226 Rand Road Des Plaines, IL	Greg Holz 312-342-0021	Map Flyer (15KB PDF) 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, $5 for a second run
Nov 13, 14, 15	Intro to Handgun Competition	Maxon Shooters Supplies 1226 Rand Road Des Plaines, IL	Greg Holz 312-342-0021	Map Flyer (178KB PDF)	Take your shooting to the next level! Classroom: Nov 13 - 6:15PM - 9:30PM Range: Nov 14 - 5:00PM - 9:30PM Range: Nov 15 - 5:30PM - 9:30PM 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 $95 plus range fee
Nov 14	ISP Sighting-in Day	ISP Districts	ISP Public Info Office 217-782-6637	ISP Press Release	The Illinois State Police (ISP) announced today its firing ranges will be open on November 14 to hunters for sighting in and test-firing their shotguns in a safe environment for the upcoming deer hunting season. Firing ranges in Joliet, Pontiac, Pawnee, Effingham, Pecatonica, and LaSalle will be available to the public from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ISP District - City - Phone - Contact D-5 Joliet 815-726-6377x206 Sgt Chris Garibay D-6 Pontiac 815-844-1500 Trooper David Diller D-9 Pawnee 217-786-6278 Trooper Rich Mahan D-12 Effingham 217-347-2761 M/Sgt Kelley Hulsey D-16 Pecatonica 815-239-1152x242 M/Sgt Lisa Ditzler D-17 LaSalle 815-224-1171x117 Sgt Bob Cessna See the ISP Press Release for the full details.
~~Nov 14~~ *Event Canceled*	~~ISRA Turkey Shoot~~	ISRA Range Bonfield, IL	ISRA Range 815-635-3198	Range Info	*Event Canceled*
Nov 14	SAFER USA & Howell Shooting Club, Inc. NRA Reloading - Shotgun Shell	Gander Mountain Joliet, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Schedule Courses Flyer (177KB PDF)	$150 ($125 for NRA members) Sat 11/14 9AM - 3PM Registration requested two (2) weeks before class date, attendance otherwise based on availability.
~~Nov 14 & 15~~ *Event Canceled*	~~Personal Protection Class~~	Darnall's Range Bloomington, IL	Jon Maier 309-825-7716 Sue Darnall 309-379-4332		Course will cover basic firearm safety and handling, use of cover and concealment, use of lethal force against attackers, how to avoid being a victim, and more. Includes lunch and range time. Sat: 9AM - 5PM Sun: 10AM - 5PM Cost is $150 *Event Canceled*
Nov 14 & 15	Bloomington Gun Show	Bloomington Sale Barn Bloomington, IL	Bob Leckrone 618-495-2572	Map	$5 admission Sponsor: Egyptian Collectors' Association, Inc P.O. Box 138 Centralia, IL 62801
Nov 15	ISRA Tuesday Night Irregular Rifle League 2009 Annual Banquet	Knights of Columbus Hall 100 S. 129th Infantry Dr Joliet, IL	Claude Heale 815-553-0591	Web	Swap Meet 3:00 Cocktails 5:00 Dinner 6:00 See web page for details.
Nov 21 & 22	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 22	Long Nine Cowboys Monthly SASS Shoot	Bullet Express 4885 Industrial Dr Springfield, IL	Richard Goodall (alias Brisco Big'n)	Web Map	Monthly SASS shoot
Nov 28	SAFER USA & Howell Shooting Club, Inc. Wilderness First Aid	Gander Mountain Joliet, IL	David Lombardo 815-744-5487 815-741-3479 FAX	Web Map Schedule Courses Flyer (177KB PDF)	$100 Sat 11/28 9AM - 6PM Course developed & taught by Midwest Safety Associates Registration requested two (2) weeks before class date, attendance otherwise based on availability.
~~Nov 28 & 29~~ *Event Canceled - See Decatur Gun Show*	Springfield Gun Show	Springfield Crowne Plaza Springfield, IL	Bob Leckrone 618-495-2572		$5 admission Sponsor: Egyptian Collectors' Association, Inc P.O. Box 138 Centralia, IL 62801
Nov 28 & 29	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 28 & 29	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 4 - 6	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	OVER 2700 Antique and Collectable lots Over 700 COLTS - more than 200 Single Action Revolvers, 6 Colt Patersons, Over 100 Colt Percussions and many Colt Longarms A massive and comprehensive collection of over 100 REVOLVING RIFLES, SHOTGUNS AND PISTOLS Over 200 WINCHESTERS Over 200 CIVIL WAR Arms, over 30 CONFEDERATE Arms Over 400 quality SPORTING ARMS Many MILITARY Firearms from U.S., Europe and Japan Over 100 1911/1911A1 Semi-Automatics and Early Autos from Singer, Colt, Union Switch & Signal and more. A fine collection of German military badges, medals, uniforms and daggers Many Sharps longarms and U.S. Martial Flintlocks Bowie knives, swords, bronzes and much more!
Dec 5	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 5 & 6	Collinsville Gun Show	Gateway Center Collinsville, IL	Bob Leckrone 618-495-2572	Map	$5 admission Sponsor: Egyptian Collectors' Association, Inc P.O. Box 138 Centralia, IL 62801
Dec 5 & 6	Hoopeston Gun Show	McFerren Park Hoopeston, IL	Roger Dorsett 217-384-7302	Map	Sponsor: Wabash Valley Gun Collectors 2601 Willow Road Urbana, IL 61801
Dec 6	Wheaton Gun Show	DuPage County Fairgrounds Wheaton, IL	Mike Holan 630-365-2808	Map	Sponsor: Pioneer Valley Sportsmans Association P.O. Box 1098 North Riverside, IL 60546
Dec 12 & 13	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 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
Dec 14 6PM	Combat Shoot	Maxon Shooters Supplies 1226 Rand Road Des Plaines, IL	Greg Holz 312-342-0021	Map Flyer (15KB PDF) 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, $5 for a second run
Dec 20 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 26 & 27	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	Long Nine Cowboys Monthly SASS Shoot	Bullet Express 4885 Industrial Dr Springfield, IL	Richard Goodall (alias Brisco Big'n)	Web Map	Monthly SASS shoot
2010
January
Jan 2 & 3	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
Jan 3	Wheaton Gun Show	DuPage County Fairgrounds Wheaton, IL	Mike Holan 630-365-2808	Map	Sponsor: Pioneer Valley Sportsmans Association P.O. Box 1098 North Riverside, IL 60546
Jan 9 1PM	Aurora Sportsmens Club M1 Garand Rifle Cleaning & Maintenance Clinic	Clinton Twp Comm Ctr 160 Lincoln Hwy Waterman, IL	CMP Committee 815-264-9000 x27 to RSVP Questions? Mark Meyer 630-625-3139	Web Flyer (356KB PDF) Map	ASC-Waterman, a CMP-affiliated organization, will conduct a class in the "Proper Care and Feeding" of your CMP-type rifle for just $20. All cleaning gear, lubricants and tools will be supplied (but bring your own cleaning rod if you can). Bring your own rifle (BYOR). No ammunition. Proper disassembly, inspection, cleaning, lubrication, and reassembly will be covered. Experienced competitors and collectors will be on hand to answer questions about your rifle. See Flyer for details. M1 Garand scheduled for Jan 9, 2010 M1 Carbine scheduled for Feb 13, 2010 AR-15 scheduled for Mar 13, 2010
Jan 9 & 10	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
Jan 11 6PM	Combat Shoot	Maxon Shooters Supplies 1226 Rand Road Des Plaines, IL	Greg Holz 312-342-0021	Map Flyer (15KB PDF) Help Sheet (29KB PDF)	Maxon's Combat Shoot Special low-light match! 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, $5 for a second run
Jan 16 8:00 am	ISRA Winter Wars Matches VI	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.
Jan 16 & 17	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
Jan 24	Long Nine Cowboys Monthly SASS Shoot	Bullet Express 4885 Industrial Dr Springfield, IL	Richard Goodall (alias Brisco Big'n)	Web Map	Monthly SASS shoot
Jan 30 9AM - 3:30PM	ISRA Women On Target	Chillicothe Sportsmen's Club Chillicothe, IL	ISRA E&T 815-635-3198	Flyer (136KB PDF) 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 Jan 22, 2010 See flyer for details.
February
Feb 7	Wheaton Gun Show	DuPage County Fairgrounds Wheaton, IL	Mike Holan 630-365-2808	Map	Sponsor: Pioneer Valley Sportsmans Association P.O. Box 1098 North Riverside, IL 60546
Feb 8 6PM	Combat Shoot	Maxon Shooters Supplies 1226 Rand Road Des Plaines, IL	Greg Holz 312-342-0021	Map Flyer (15KB PDF) 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, $5 for a second run
Feb 13 1PM	Aurora Sportsmens Club M1 Carbine Cleaning & Maintenance Clinic	Clinton Twp Comm Ctr 160 Lincoln Hwy Waterman, IL	CMP Committee 815-264-9000 x27 to RSVP Questions? Mark Meyer 630-625-3139	Web Flyer (356KB PDF) Map	ASC-Waterman, a CMP-affiliated organization, will conduct a class in the "Proper Care and Feeding" of your CMP-type rifle for just $20. All cleaning gear, lubricants and tools will be supplied (but bring your own cleaning rod if you can). Bring your own rifle (BYOR). No ammunition. Proper disassembly, inspection, cleaning, lubrication, and reassembly will be covered. Experienced competitors and collectors will be on hand to answer questions about your rifle. See Flyer for details. M1 Garand scheduled for Jan 9, 2010 M1 Carbine scheduled for Feb 13, 2010 AR-15 scheduled for Mar 13, 2010
Feb 13 & 14	DuQuoin Sportsman Show	IL State Fairgrounds DuQuoin, IL	Nelson Adams 618-625-6753 618-713-3604 Ron Snyder 618-548-5703	Site Event Calendar Map	Adults $5, Children free Sat 9AM - 5PM Sun 9AM - 3PM Guns, knives, and related items 6' tables, $15 each, minimum 2/vendor Discounts apply for multiple tables
Feb 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
Feb 20 & 21	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
Feb 27 9AM - 3:30PM	ISRA Women On Target	Chillicothe Sportsmen's Club Chillicothe, IL	ISRA E&T 815-635-3198	Flyer (136KB PDF) 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 Feb 19, 2010 See flyer for details.
Feb 27 & 28	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
Feb 28	Long Nine Cowboys Monthly SASS Shoot	Bullet Express 4885 Industrial Dr Springfield, IL	Richard Goodall (alias Brisco Big'n)	Web Map	Monthly SASS shoot
March
Mar 6 & 7	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
Mar 7	Wheaton Gun Show	DuPage County Fairgrounds Wheaton, IL	Mike Holan 630-365-2808	Map	Sponsor: Pioneer Valley Sportsmans Association P.O. Box 1098 North Riverside, IL 60546
Mar 8 6PM	Combat Shoot	Maxon Shooters Supplies 1226 Rand Road Des Plaines, IL	Greg Holz 312-342-0021	Map Flyer (15KB PDF) 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, $5 for a second run
Wednesday 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, 2010. 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 13 1PM	Aurora Sportsmens Club AR15 Rifle Cleaning & Maintenance Clinic	Clinton Twp Comm Ctr 160 Lincoln Hwy Waterman, IL	CMP Committee 815-264-9000 x27 to RSVP Questions? Mark Meyer 630-625-3139	Web Flyer (356KB PDF) Map	ASC-Waterman, a CMP-affiliated organization, will conduct a class in the "Proper Care and Feeding" of your CMP-type rifle for just $20. All cleaning gear, lubricants and tools will be supplied (but bring your own cleaning rod if you can). Bring your own rifle (BYOR). No ammunition. Proper disassembly, inspection, cleaning, lubrication, and reassembly will be covered. Experienced competitors and collectors will be on hand to answer questions about your rifle. See Flyer for details. M1 Garand scheduled for Jan 9, 2010 M1 Carbine scheduled for Feb 13, 2010 AR-15 scheduled for Mar 13, 2010
Mar 13 & 14	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
Mar 21	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
April
Apr 11	River City Regulators Monthly SASS Shoot	Chillicothe Sportsmen's Club Chillicothe, IL	"Uncle Outlaw"	Web Map	Monthly SASS shoot
Apr 12 6PM	Combat Shoot	Maxon Shooters Supplies 1226 Rand Road Des Plaines, IL	Greg Holz 312-342-0021	Map Flyer (15KB PDF) 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, $5 for a second run
Apr 25	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
Apr 25 Tentative date	Wheaton Gun Show	DuPage County Fairgrounds Wheaton, IL	Mike Holan 630-365-2808	Map	Sponsor: Pioneer Valley Sportsmans Association P.O. Box 1098 North Riverside, IL 60546
May
May 1 & 2	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
May 10 6PM	Combat Shoot	Maxon Shooters Supplies 1226 Rand Road Des Plaines, IL	Greg Holz 312-342-0021	Map Flyer (15KB PDF) 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, $5 for a second run
May 13 - 16	NRA 2010 Annual Meeting & Exhibits	Charlotte Convention Center Charlotte, NC		Web Housing	139th NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits Exhibit Hall Hours: Friday, May 14 9:00am-6:00pm Saturday, May 15 9:00am-6:00pm Sunday, May 16 10:00am-5:00pm
May 15 & 16	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
May 16	River City Regulators Monthly SASS Shoot	Chillicothe Sportsmen's Club Chillicothe, IL	"Uncle Outlaw"	Web Map	Monthly SASS shoot
May 23	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
June
Jun 13	River City Regulators Monthly SASS Shoot	Chillicothe Sportsmen's Club Chillicothe, IL	"Uncle Outlaw"	Web Map	Monthly SASS shoot
Jun 26 & 27	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
Jun 27	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
July
Jul 11	River City Regulators Monthly SASS Shoot	Chillicothe Sportsmen's Club Chillicothe, IL	"Uncle Outlaw"	Web Map	Monthly SASS shoot
Jul 25	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
August
Aug 8	River City Regulators Monthly SASS Shoot	Chillicothe Sportsmen's Club Chillicothe, IL	"Uncle Outlaw"	Web Map	Monthly SASS shoot
Aug 21 & 22	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
Aug 22	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
Aug 28 & 29	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
September
Sep 12	River City Regulators Monthly SASS Shoot	Chillicothe Sportsmen's Club Chillicothe, IL	"Uncle Outlaw"	Web Map	Monthly SASS shoot
Sep 17 & 18	ISRA 2010 Annual Meeting	Rend Lake Resort Whittington, IL 800-633-3341	ISRA Office 815-635-3198	Map	Mark your calendar now!
Sep 24 - 26	Second Amendment Foundation's: Gun Rights Policy Conference	San Francisco, CA	Second Amendment Foundation 425-454-7012	Web Map	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, & 28, 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. Hotel and registration details will be available in 2010 FREE TO ATTEND! Registration Required.
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
October
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 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 10	River City Regulators Monthly SASS Shoot	Chillicothe Sportsmen's Club Chillicothe, IL	"Uncle Outlaw"	Web Map	Monthly SASS shoot
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 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
November
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 Tentative date	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	Swap Meet 3:00 Cocktails 5:00 Dinner 6:00 See web page for details.
Nov 14	River City Regulators Monthly SASS Shoot	Chillicothe Sportsmen's Club Chillicothe, IL	"Uncle Outlaw"	Web Map	Monthly SASS shoot
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
December
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
2011
Apr 28 - May 1	NRA 2011 Annual Meeting & Exhibits	David L. Lawrence Convention Center Pittsburgh, PA		Web
2012
Apr 12 - 15	NRA 2012 Annual Meeting & Exhibits	St. Louis, MO		Web