Illinois Gun Owners Lobby Day, March 6, 2013


ISRA is proud to sponsor Illinois Gun Owners Lobby Day for 2013 Wednesday, March 6, 2013

IGOLD Links: Bus Info Train Info Volunteer Info Poster - Letter-sized paper	All Illinois gun owners are invited to join in Illinois Gun Owners Lobby Day (IGOLD) in Springfield in 2013. This is an annual event where everyone goes to lobby` their representatives in the Illinois House and Senate. The ISRA is partnering with IllinoisCarry.com to increase attendance and make a bigger & better impression in Springfield. Other participating organizations are, Guns Save Life, Sangamon County Rifle Association, and the McHenry County Right To Carry Association. Get your local organization involved as well! We will meet at the Prairie Capital Convention Center - Doors open at 10:45 with the program set to begin at 11:30 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. Click here for a printable IGOLD poster

When & Where:	Begins Wednesday, March 6, 2013, 11:30am Starting Location: 10:45:00 am - Prairie Capital Convention Center - Doors open - View Map Located at the corner of 8th St & Adams. 12:00 pm - Prairie Capital Convention Center - Legislative Briefing 1:00 pm - Head out to lobby Senators and Representatives at the State Capitol. respectfully make our presence known in committee hearings that are in session 4:00 pm - Head to reception at Vinegar Hill Mall 107 W. Cook St. (2 blocks south of Capitol Bldg.) - NEW!! 5:00 pm - Buses depart for home (boarding at Vinegar Hill Mal) - NEW!!
Parking:	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 IllinoisCarry.com has made flyers for each bus route and they are listed with the bus info. Print and post in your local club, shop, range!
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.
Who:	You, of course! ...and bring a friend. Even Better: bring two friends!