[trigger]

First
I was at the Belleville gun show Jan 9th. Looks like prices of guns, ammo are stablizing. The had a lot of ammo dealers that actually had large ammounts of primers. YES, I said primers. $34 for a thousand.

Illinois Gun Owners Lobby Day aka. (IGOLD) day is scheduald for March 10, 2010. Springfield Illinois.

I enchourage EVERYONE to attend. I take the day off work to put my actions where my mouth is. This will be my 3rd attendence.

More information on this worth while event will be forthcoming.

I hope to see a lot of g&g members there. We should set up a location to meet. I would like that.

Spread the word.

[trigger]

Hey Boys. Wanna meet early for breakfast or a pre march coffee?

[Cross Hair]

GREAT IDEA Trigger!

That truckstop Star 66 cafe has awesome breakfast and would accomodate a group of us if we can get a good turnout! Unless yer thinking of some other spot! I am easy to please LOL!

[trigger]

Sounds good to me.

What time does the pre-march get together start? Anybody have any info on that day yet. I think I'll check Illinois state rifle association. They usually have the schedule.

I'm 2 hrs. away.

Bring a map to your place so I know how to find it on your " Cross Hair"s Annual Bullet,BBQ,Beer blast Extravaganza" Ha Ha Ha . I like the sound of that.

[trigger]

ISRA is proud to sponsor
Illinois Gun Owners Lobby Day for 2010

Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Starts at 11:45 AM

We're going to have 10,000 people
at IGOLD in 2010!
That's 10k in '10!
We need you there to do it!

Check back for updates!

IGOLD Links:

Bus Info

Train Info

Volunteer Info

IGOLD Shirts & Hats

IGOLD Raffle Tickets

IGOLD Sponsorships

Flyer

All Illinois gun owners are invited to join in Illinois Gun Owners Lobby Day (IGOLD) in Springfield in 2010. This is an annual event where everyone goes to lobby` their representatives in the Illinois House and Senate. The ISRA is partnering with local and internet organizations in Illinois to increase attendance and make a bigger & better impression in Springfield. The other participating organizations are Illinois Carry and Champaign County Rifle Assoc. Get your local organization involved as well!

We will meet at the Prairie Capitol Convention Center - Doors open at 10:45 with the program set to begin at 11:45 am. We will have a legislative briefing, then we will all march to the Capitol Building to locate and talk with our representatives.

Please join us for Illinois Gun Owners Lobby Day, you won't regret going.

Here's printable IGOLD flyer, new for 2010.

When &
Where:Begins Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 11:45am
Starting Location:
10:30:00 am - Prairie Capitol Convention Center - Doors open - View Map
Located at the corner of 8th St & Adams.Concessions remain open all day
11:45 am - Get Ready to Rally!
12:00 pm - Prairie Capitol Convention Center - Legislative Briefing
1:00 pm - March to the Capitol to lobby Senators and Representatives,
respectfully make our presence known in
committee hearings that are in session
4:00 pm - Wrap up: Prairie Capitol Convention Center with legislators
5:00 pm - Buses depart (due to the later hour of the reception, the buses will not be staying)
6:00 to 8:00 pm - Reception with Legislators
Operating Engineers Local 965, 3520 E Cook St, Springfield, ILParking:Several parking garages are located near the Convention Center.
Metered on-street parking is available in the area.
The meters accept quarters for up to a 9 hour period.
More parking locations and a printable map available soon. Better Travel:

Bus Info
Forget the hassle of parking near the Capitol! IGOLD will have buses going to Springfield from strategic locations throughout Illinois. Ride the bus, ride with your friends. This year there are additional buses in the Chicago area.

These gun rights organizations and retailers are sponsoring the buses to offset your cost:
TBD

Need more info now, or want to sponsor a bus? Contact the ISRA Office! On-line sign up will be available for most buses.Take the Train!Amtrak has trains to and from Springfield and selected cities in Illinois along a line from Chicago to St. Louis. More info here.Apparel:Wear whatever you'd feel comfortable in while you are meeting your representatives, and don't forget you'll also be representing the rest of your fellow Illinois gun owners. Business casual is suggested, dress up if you want. We suggest that you don't wear any camo.Security:There are metal detectors in the Capitol Building that you will have to pass through on your way in, so please think ahead for this: no knives, novelty ammo keyfobs, etc. Bring proper identification. The less items we have that need to be scanned or opened and searched the quicker everyone can enter the Capitol Complex. If you can narrow that down to a wallet - all the better!Who:You, of course! ...and bring a friend. Even Better: bring two friends! © 2010 Illinois State Rifle Association

[Cross Hair]

Great Info Trigger! Looking forward to it! I hope we can all make a good appearance and look forward to hopefully meeting some of the IL boys here that I have not yet got to meet in person

[jerry]

I'd like to make it, but would leave my partner severely hanging on a job. He urged me to pop a vac day and go, but I have a hard time leaving him hanging.

[Cross Hair]

Quote:       Originally Posted by trigger

Sounds good to me. What time does the pre-march get together start? Anybody have any info on that day yet. I think I'll check Illinois state rifle association. They usually have the schedule. I'm 2 hrs. away. Bring a map to your place so I know how to find it on your " Cross Hair"s Annual Bullet,BBQ,Beer blast Extravaganza" Ha Ha Ha . I like the sound of that.

LOL! I like the sound of that too! Its really easy to find from Springfield Probably 15-20 minutes depending how fast ya' drive!


I understand Jerry, maybe you should just bring your partner to IGOLD and take the day LOL!

Depending on what time IGOLD wraps up I wouldnt be upset if anyone wanted to shoot some clays that afternoon!

[trigger]

I take the day off. I can work anytime. I take one for the cause.

[Cross Hair]

Jack is meeting me at my house at 9:30 then we plan to get late b'kfast early lunch at truckstop around 10 then head over to the convention center after that.

Anyone that wants to meet us is more than welcome! I have a few friends that may make it in addition if they can get work wrapped up tomorrow.

This is def a great event that needs numbers for success! The more of us marching the bigger message we send. Even if you can only make the march which wont take but an hour or two out of your day we can use ya'!

Anybody needing directions let me know!

Mike

[LarBar]

Can you guys pass a word for me also.
I hope you all stay safe and make a point!
Wish I was with you---it means a great deal to me
growing-up in IL

Have a good time, be safe all.

LarBar

[Cross Hair]

thanks buddy will do!

[Cross Hair]

WHAT A GREAT EVENT TODAY!!! posted all about it in Powder Keg

[jerry]

Quote:       Originally Posted by trigger

I take the day off. I can work anytime. I take one for the cause.

I wish it were that easy. Job teetering on the brink of not being there, I'll send my money and letters as usual.

[Tigercat200]

I'm with you, Jerry. I'm so very glad that there were folks who could make it but after being out of work for ten and half months and only a couple of weeks into a contract gig, I just couldn't do it. Thanks to all of you how went and got to talk to the whizbangs in Springfield.