For Those In Illinois

It goes without saying that the gun prohibitionists in the Illinois General Assembly are trying to make hay out of the tragedy in Parkland, Florida. The Illinois State Rifle Association sent out an action alert yesterday saying that Wednesday, Feb. 28th, will be "gun day" in the legislature. If you live in Illinois, it is time to be calling your local representatives.

From ISRA:

Wednesday, February 28th, has been deemed “GUN DAY” by the Illinois Legislature, and the cast of anti-2A usual suspects will be amassing in the State Capitol of Springfield. They are emboldened by the fever pitch of the recent tragedy in Florida and feel the wind is at their back as they move, as always, to infringe further upon the rights given to us by our Founding Forefathers. The primary pieces of legislation that will be voted on will likely be overreaching  “assault weapons” restrictions, the gun dealer licensing bill and its grossly inadequate trailer bill.

We at the Illinois State Rifle Association and Springfield Armory are heartbroken and disturbed by the acts of violence in Florida, committed by a mentally unstable individual that so many that knew, and reported, to be a danger to our citizens.

It is only natural in times like these to want to do SOMETHING. It is also in times like this that we must not act solely for the sake of acting. Clear headed discussions, free of emotion and knee-jerk reactions must be the order of the day. We must do something to protect our children so that these horrible acts are stopped for good. We also must do what is necessary to ensure the survival of our Second Amendment, the Amendment that protects all others. The Amendment our Founders trusted to our Republic with the words “Shall Not be Infringed”. These rights were fought for and earned with the blood of American Patriots at places like Lexington and Concord, Bunker Hill, and Trenton.

Now is the time to act. With the specter of further 2A infringements looming tall over Springfield, Illinois in the coming week, it is imperative that you contact your State Legislators and demand that they uphold their Oath to protect the Constitution of our beloved United States of America – and let them know you oppose any type of “assault weapons” restrictions, the gun dealer licensing bill and its grossly inadequate trailer bill. Freedom is not free. It must be fought for against the forces who would happily give up our most sacred rights and freedoms.

Please use the link below to identify and get contact information for your Illinois State Representative and Illinois State Senator:

http://www.elections.il.gov/districtlocator/addressfinder.aspx

"Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants; it is the creed of slaves."
- William Pitt (the Younger), Speech in the House of Commons, November 18, 1783