Crim CD-Handgun Ammo-Serialize - 100th GA - HB0271

Crim CD-Handgun Ammo-Serialize -100th GA - HB0271

Representative Sonya M. Harper (D)

Filed: HB0271 on 12/28/2016

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that beginning January 1, 2019, all handgun ammunition that is manufactured, imported into the State for sale or personal use, kept for sale, offered or exposed for sale, sold, given, lent, or possessed shall be serialized. Provides that beginning January 1, 2019, any person who manufactures, causes to be manufactured, imports into the State for sale or personal use, keeps for sale, offers or exposes for sale, or who gives or lends any handgun ammunition that is not serialized is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. Provides that beginning January 1, 2019, any person who possesses in any public place any handgun ammunition that is not serialized is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor.

CRM-CD- Firearm Transport - 100th GA - HB 0308

CRM-CD- Firearm Transport - 100th GA - HB 0308

Representative: Thomas M. Bennett (R)

Filed: HB 0308 on 1-10-2017

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a person who has been issued a currently valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card may transport in a vehicle an accessible rifle, shotgun, or other long gun without the weapon being broken down in a non-functioning state or without the weapon being enclosed in a case, firearm carrying box, shipping box, or other container if the firearm is unloaded.

Hearings: 

Judiciary - Criminal Committee Hearing Feb 15 2017 3:00PM Capitol Building Room 114 Springfield, IL

Previous Actions:

• Date - Chamber - Action
• 1/10/2017 House Prefiled with Clerk by Rep. Thomas M. Bennett
• 1/11/2017 House First Reading
• 1/11/2017 House Referred to Rules Committee
• 1/25/2017 House Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
• 2/2/2017 House Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandon W. Phelps

Remember Enjoy the Outdoors, Good Luck and Stay Safe

                       

IDNR Announces 2016 Schedule for Wingshooting Clinics

IDNR Announces 2016 Schedule for Wingshooting Clinics

On April 1, 2016 the Illinois Department of Natural Resources released a statement regarding their dates for the 2016 Wingshooting Clinics.  This is a great way to introduce youngsters, women and first time shooters to the thrill and fun of wingshooting.  In the press release, you'll find information regarding those who are eligible along with the different types of wingshooting classes that are being offered.

"Clinics are taught by instructors certified by the IDNR. Many clinic instructors also have a National Sporting Clays Association (NSCA) instructor certification."

Click the IDNR link to find out where and when these fun and informative clinics are going on -

http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/programs/wingshooting/WingshootingDates.html

IDNR Announces 2016 Schedule for Wingshooting Clinics

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), in cooperation with a number of partners and cosponsors, will conduct wingshooting clinics at sites throughout Illinois from spring through mid-November, intended to provide instruction and improve the shooting skills of beginners and experienced hunters. Most clinics are conducted on weekends at IDNR sites, cooperating gun clubs and shooting ranges, hunting preserves, and farms.

Youth/Women’s Wingshooting Clinics are designed to provide instruction on safely shooting a shotgun at a moving target with reasonable reliability. Girls and boys ages 10-15, young adults ages 16-18, and women of all ages are eligible to participate. Each clinic starts with a morning shotgun safety presentation, followed by a short small group hands-on shotgun orientation session with each group’s wingshooting instructor. After a lunch break, students spend the afternoon in the field shooting flying clay targets on presentations designed for beginning and novice shooters. Students learn to safely handle and shoot a shotgun, and they learn that being skilled at shooting clay targets is a lot of fun. Most youth/women’s clinics are provided at no cost to participants, or have a nominal registration fee. Shotguns, shotshells, and clay targets are provided.

Hunter Wingshooting Clinics are hands-on, and include extensive live fire at a variety of clay target presentations on sporting clays courses specifically designed for teaching typical hunting situations. From ducks and doves to pheasants, quail and rabbits, hunters will find clay target presentations that resemble their favorite and most troublesome shots. Hunter Wingshooting Clinics consist of two wingshooting sessions each day. A short briefing about shotgun safety and handling and on-range safety occurs during the first 15 minutes of each 4-hour shooting session. The clinics are designed primarily to improve the wingshooting skills of hunters, but are not limited to just hunters. The clinics are designed for shotgun shooters with reasonable experience. Young shooters ages 12 to 15 must be in at least the "Intermediate" skill level category to enroll in these clinics. Young shooters 12 to 15 must also be accompanied by and shooting with an adult who is participating in the hunter clinic. Shotgun shooters 16 and older with beginning to advanced wingshooting skills who want to improve their shotgun shooting skills are encouraged to attend. The fee to participate ranges from $30 or $35 per participant.

Clinics are taught by instructors certified by the IDNR. Many clinic instructors also have a National Sporting Clays Association (NSCA) instructor certification. The participant-to-instructor ratio is usually four-to-one. Participants are typically grouped with others of similar shooting ability.

The 2016 clinic schedule includes several special events. The IDNR Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) program offers shotgun shooting classes as part of an extensive outdoor skills program. (Registration for the BOW workshop in June is already full). During the National Hunting and Fishing Day activities at Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area in September, the opportunity to shoot clay targets is available under the supervision of IDNR Hunter Safety instructors. The Healing Outside of a Hospital (HOOAH) Program provides sporting clays shooting opportunities under the supervision of IDNR wingshooting instructors to active duty military personnel recovering from injuries, and to veterans with disabilities.

For the 2016 IDNR Wingshooting Clinics schedule and information on registering for clinics, check the IDNR website at www.dnr.illinois.gov. The wingshooting schedule is at this link: http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/programs/wingshooting/WingshootingDates.html

(HB 6008) Proposed Bill Could Affect Hunters in Cook, Lake, Will, and DuPage

Proposed Bill Could Affect Hunters in Cook, Lake, Will, and DuPage

Representative Carol A. Sente (Democrat Vernon Hills, Illinois) introduced HB 6008 on February 11, 2015

HB6008 COUNTY CD&WILDLIFE-FIREARMS

Amends the Counties Code and the Wildlife Code. Provides that in the counties of Cook, Lake, Will, and DuPage, it is unlawful for any person to discharge any firearm for the purpose of taking any of the species protected by the Wildlife Code, or hunt with gun or dog, or intentionally or wantonly allow a dog to hunt, within 1,000 yards of an inhabited dwelling without first obtaining permission from the owner or tenant. Permits the discharge of firearms at a licensed shooting range regardless of the distance from inhabited residences. Preempts a home rule unit located in the counties of Cook, Lake, Will, and DuPage from regulating the discharge of firearms in a manner inconsistent with these provisions.

Continue to check back with Capitol Outdoors as we monitor this and other bills for you.

(HB6187) Another Firearm Bill Introduced for Deer Hunting

Another Firearm Bill Introduced for Deer Hunting

Representative Brandon Phelps (Democrat of Harrisburg, Illinois), Chairman of the Illinois Sportsmen's Caucus introduced HB6187. He filed this bill on February 11, 2016.

HB6187 WLF CD-DEER HUNTING-RIFLES

Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that rifles with cartridges that fire a bullet of .357-inch diameter or larger, have a minimum case length of 1.16 inches, and have a maximum case length of 1.8 inches may be used to take deer. Effective immediately.

Continue to check back with Capitol Outdoors as we monitor this and other bills for you.

(HB5985) Bill Filed to Change School Policy in regards to Hunting Rifles

Bill Filed to Change School Policy in regards to Hunting Rifles

Representative Reginald Phillips (Republican Charleston, Illinois) introduced HB5985 on February 11, 2016.

HB5985 - SCH CD-EXPULSION-HUNTING RIFLE

Amends the School Code. With respect to the suspension or expulsion of pupils, provides that if a firearm generally used for hunting purposes is found to be in a student's vehicle and the student has not faced prior disciplinary action for bringing a weapon to school, then the school board may not expel the student (rather than requiring expulsion for a period of not less than one year). Provides that the school board may suspend the student for no more than 3 days instead. Provides that these provisions do not apply to a handgun as defined in the Firearm Concealed Carry Act or any firearm located outside of the student's vehicle on school property.

Continue to check back with Capitol Outdoors as we monitor this and other bills for you.

(HB 4547 & SB 3170) Concealed Carry while Hunting Bill Introduced in Illinois

Concealed Carry while Hunting Bill Introduced in Illinois

Those that are valid concealed carry holders in Illinois may be able to carry their firearms while deer hunting.  Representative David Reis, (Republican - Olney, Illinois) introduced new legislation.  This has been an ongoing debate since concealed carry has come to Illinois.  If this sounds familiar a similar bill HB 346 was introduced and sat in the Judiciary Committee collecting dust.

HB 4547 -  HUNTING-CARRYING HANDGUNS 

Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that a person with a valid concealed carry license issued under the Firearm Concealed Carry Act, or an off-duty law enforcement official or officer, may carry a handgun on or about his or her person while hunting. Effective immediately.

The bill was filed on January 27, 2016 and if approved by the legislature and governor the bill would take effect immediately.

ATA Grand American will Stay in Illinois

ATA Grand American will Stay in Illinois

From Illinois Department of Natural Resources Director Wayne Rosenthal

STATEMENT: “Today’s announcement ensures the 2016 ATA Grand American will take place at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex despite the Democratic Legislature’s failure to pass a balanced budget. The Rauner Administration is protecting this significant economic engine for Southern Illinois by ensuring this premier event will take place at the WSRC.”

BACKGROUND: IDNR is signed a MOU with ATA to ensure the largest trap shooting event in the country remains in Southern Illinois, and to give members of the ATA confidence they will have a location for their shoot. The MOU allows IDNR to negotiate with the ATA allowing them to operate the complex should the state not be able to open the facility by April 15. Governor Rauner’s proposed budget included full funding for the WSRC. We are only in this position because the legislature failed to pass a balanced budget.

Illinois Gun Shows 2016

Illinois Gun Shows 2016

Looking for a gun show in Illinois?  Here is your chance to check out a show near you.

Kankakee Gun & Sportsman
Kankakee, IL

Jan 16th - 17th

Springfield Gun Show
Springfield, IL

Jan 16th - 17th

McHenry County Gun Show
Crystal Lake, IL

Jan 17th

High Point C-9

High Point C-9

The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution states:

"A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed."

Back to Basics // Firearms

Back to Basics // Firearms 

I overheard some women talking about firearms and how they don't really know how to operate the one that they currently own.  I felt that I need to inform you about your options for learning more information regarding Firearms and Firearms Safety. 

Shooting Clinics

If you want to learn more about proper handling of firearms in the company of other women just like you check out Women of the NRA's shooting Clinics.  There is one coming to the State of Illinois August 17, 2013. 

There are many opportunities for you to get out and learn some basics.  All you need to do is search for some local clinics.  You can also head to your local gun range because the more shooting time you get in the more comfortable you get with your gun. 

Gun Safety 

Illinois House passes Conceal & Carry

Illinois House passes Conceal & Carry

A bill can go from zero to a hundred in the blink of an eye, and change it from a good/decent bill  to a bad bill that hurts our passion.  CO realizes that the average outdoor enthusiast can't juggle the daily gigs of life and watch our politicians.  That's why we are here.

High Capacity Magazine SB 1002

High Capacity Magazine SB 1002

A bill can go from zero to a hundred in the blink of an eye, and change it from a good/decent bill  to a bad bill that hurts our passion.  CO realizes that the average outdoor enthusiast can't juggle the daily gigs of life and watch our politicians.  That's why we are here.

To carry or not to carry...

To carry or not to carry...

Update as of May 3, 2013
Lisa Madigan on April 26, 2013 applied for an extension for time to file a petition. Earlier today the Supreme Court Of The United States more specifically Justice Kagan granted this extension to June 24, 2013. This does not CHANGE THE ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S DUTY OF PASSING A CONCEAL & CARRY BILL BY JUNE 9, 2013.

* You can read the docket here 

• http://www.supremecourt.gov/Search.aspx?FileName=/docketfiles/12a1053.html