Tuesday, November 1, 2011

ISP ranges open, but for deer hunters

The Chicago Tribune reports this morning that the Illinois State Police will soon open firing ranges to the public in five locations around the state.

State police ranges in Joliet, Pawnee, LaSalle, Macomb and Pittsfield will be open Nov. 12 as part of the state's "Open Range" program. State gun experts will be on hand to provide instruction and answer questions about firearms. The ranges will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The program is free, but participants are asked to make reservations.

All participants must have a valid Firearm Owner's Identification card and bring their unloaded firearm in a case.
See the Tribune article at http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-state-police-to-open-firing-ranges-to-public-20111101,0,2431095.story

There is information on the website of the Illinois State Police at isp.state.il.us  UNFORTUNATELY, this Open Range Program seems to be aimed at the deer-hunting sportsman and not for handgun users. See the I.S.P. for phone numbers; call for reservations and directions.

1 comment:

M.U.G. said...

Wonder if they will want to inspect and log the make, model, finish and serial number of your weapon. Of course you will supply ID information via your FOID card and perhaps one other picture form of ID like your drivers license. After all it's for your and the others shooters saftey right?