I can tell you this, prior to the election (some called it a coup)of the current administration of the ISRA it was more accurately called the "Chicago Sportsman's Club". Your opinion that only hunting and exclusive gun clubs mattered at that time was somewhat accurate. In addition, gun owners living outside the Chicago metro area were treated like they did not exist.
*I am not old guard. I am aggressive, go get em, 2nd. What I see is a lack of ability of the ISRA to bridge the gap of the old ISRA and the techanical ablility of the new technology capable FOID, CCW souls who can blitz the education airwaves with material. Second, I agree with your assessment, however ISRA has to show me more. Third, time to mend the fences, and put togather a state platform like Michigan and Ohio. You up for this?
Since Pearson took over things have changed and there are still a lot of very hard feelings among the "old guard". That may be where your opinions are coming from.
* My opinions are forme by what I see, read, and sense(gut feel) Groups in the state have approached ISRA with powerful search engines, both email, news editoral engines, and power fax systems. They honestly do not have clue what technology can do, or how to use this marketing tool. Second, I am confident that the website mask for Michigan or Ohio can be had. For ISRA To design their own webpage is poor management, buy, borrow,it bug free and be sure to say thank you.
I am a Highpower rifle competitor.....I hang out in that group. They are all ISRA members, and are foaming at the mouth 2nd supporters. So is Pearson.
* I am a high power rifle competitor as well(pairie dogs).... Great the IRSA is foaming at the mouth.
What they need to do is stop foaming and build an all inclusive attitude for the real CCW groups forming around the state. IRSA is losing members because of this attitude. I bet you a box of ammo that membership has fallen in the last year. This is not anger just the facts.
Join it and get involved. Those people at gun shows are volunteers. You can be as well.
*I have more to give that just being a member. Unless you are a board of directors my experience, education, ability to project education power is wasted. Some of these technology wireheads can lead the electronic education, but first the fighting factions must sit down around the table of peace.
Semper Fi.
I am a straight shooter and call as I see it, and play it as it lies.
Chicagofarmer
Good.
What I see is a lack of ability of the ISRA to bridge the gap of the old ISRA and the techanical ablility of the new technology capable FOID, CCW souls who can blitz the education airwaves with material.
Probably true. My guess is they do not have the time and/or expertise.
Second, I agree with your assessment, however ISRA has to show me more.
Why don't YOU show the ISRA the "new technology" and explain it's potential benefits.
Third, time to mend the fences, and put togather a state platform like Michigan and Ohio. You up for this?
I am not sure what you mean by this. As to what I am up for, First, Pearson is a friend but I am not a member of the ISRA hierarchy. What fences need mending? Are you part of the group that tried to oust the present administration recently?
Here is what I am up for: (1)I think Claire Wolfe is correct -- "It's too late to work within the System, but too soon to......". (2) I almost never vote for incumbents and I vote second party (thats third party for those of you who still believe in the "screw party" system.) whenever possible. (3) I personally do grassroots work. Tommorrow I am taking three young people to the Fort Defiance range for a Highpower rifle training session. Maybe one of them will like it and get involved.
I do not understand what is stopping you from acheiving your goals. It is hard for me to believe the ISRA would turn away anyone who wants to volunteer time and services.
Regards
J.R.