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Carmi Rifle Club Hosts Annual Women On Target Shooting Clinic

May 12, 2022 by Villagers Voice

Women attending Carmi Rifle Club’s Annual Women On Target Shooting Clinic First row: Sheryl Woodham, Brenda Marriott, Pam Russell, Rebecca Sutton, Jennifer Kesl, Amy Clodfelter, Lisa Jett, Nikki Tarrant, Tabitha Neal, Patti Tarrant, Second Row: Teresa Marriott, Cindy Emerson, June Wood, Reiley Michels, Heather Wilson, Sherry Pollard, Jennifer Parker, William Hunt, Valinda Rowe Third Row: Kevin Nelson, Greg Webb, Brian Bramlet, Mike Rowe, Gordon Simpson, Darren Kenshalo, Jeff Bohleber, Jay Armstrong (photo by Dawn Williams)

Submitted by Valinda Rowe, Carmi Rifle Club

Women came from all over southern Illinois to attend the Carmi Rifle Club’s annual NRA Women On Target shooting event held on Saturday, May 7th. The day long shooting clinic began with an orientation session which included firearm safety training, range safety training, and instruction on the basic fundamentals of marksmanship. The morning was divided between trap shooting with 20 guage, 12 gauge, .410 shotguns and indoor target shooting with .22 caliber handguns. [Read more...]

Gov. Pritzker Declares Gun Violence a Public Health Crisis, Pledges $250 Million Investment for Hardest Hit Communities

November 4, 2021 by Villagers Voice

November 1, 2021

Illinois Launches the Reimagine Public Safety Initiative, a Data-Driven, Community Based Program to Prevent and Interrupt Gun Violence

Governor Pritzker Signs Executive Order Declaring Gun Violence a Public Health Crisis and Directs State Agencies to Develop Holistic Solutions

CHICAGO – Joined by legislators, stakeholders, and community leaders, Governor JB Pritzker today declared gun violence a public health crisis and announced support for a $250 million state investment over the next three years to implement the Reimagine Public Safety plan, a data-driven and community-based violence prevention initiative. [Read more...]

Hunters Can Improve Shotgun Shooting Skills at Wingshooting Clinic at Decatur Gun Club

August 5, 2021 by Kathy Sands

Clinic sessions planned for Aug. 28 and 29

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), the Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) and the Decatur Gun Club are sponsoring a wingshooting clinic for hunters at the Decatur Gun Club with sessions on Saturday and Sunday, August 28 and 29, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days. Two 4-hour sessions (morning or afternoon) are available both days. The clinic sessions will be taught by certified IDNR and/or National Sporting Clays Association (NSCA) wingshooting instructors. The cost of the clinic is $35 per person, which covers the cost of clay targets and refreshments. [Read more...]

Guns for Sale

July 6, 2021 by Villagers Voice

Guns for Sale---Venellie Supernova 12 gauge shotgun and Savage 50 caliber muzzleloader. Call 618-384-0317.

Rich Gurka: Concealed Carry Permit Instructor Busted!

June 23, 2021 by Kathy Sands

ISP and the Macoupin County Illinois State’s Attorney have announced that Terry Lumma, a 60 year old female FFL holder and Illinois Concealed Carry Permit instructor, was charged with forgery (class 3 felony) and providing false concealed carry permit certification (class A misdemeanor). [Read more...]

Sen. Bailey Files Legislation to “Void The Foid”

April 8, 2021 by Villagers Voice

Noting the negative impact that the backlog of unprocessed FOID (Firearm Owners IDentification) card applications has had on people’s second amendment rights, State Senator Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) has filed legislation to eliminate the state’s FOID program. [Read more...]

Annual Open Range Weekend at Carmi Rifle Club

October 14, 2019 by Villagers Voice

Carmi Rifle Club invites the public to their annual open range weekend on Oct. 18, 19, 20. The event is free. This is a great time for sighting in firearms for fall hunting season. Anyone wanting to camp out the nights of 18th – 19th are welcome. Primitive camping is available; the only services available are a spot to set up and porta-potty.

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Carmi Rifle Club to Host Concealed Carry Class Nov. 2 & 9th, CCL Renewal Nov. 9th

October 7, 2019 by Villagers Voice

Carmi Rifle Club, a not-for-profit organization, will be offering its fall 16 hr. concealed carry class Nov. 2 & 9th. 16 hours of training is required by law for the IL license. The club will host the Day 1 class, which covers firearms and marksmanship on Nov. 2. The Day 2 class, which covers the legal portion of the concealed carry law, is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 9 Classroom portion will be conducted at the White County Farm Bureau Bldg. with range training and qualification at the Carmi Rifle Club. Instructors will be IL State Police registered concealed carry instructors Mike and Valinda Rowe.