Does anyone know of any shooting clubs or groups for kids near peoria? Was thinking of seeing if my kid would be interested in target shooting or something. I don't think she would like trap/skeet shooting at her age.

Any ideas?

Per the ATF's own website, it's now legal for the USPS to accept handgun shipments from a non-FFL, so long as it's going to an FFL. Upon getting to the post office though, the only form they have (surprise surprise) has a line at the top saying "this can only be used by manufacturers or dealers of firearms."

Not finding anything but 404s in terms of the forms on either the ISP/USPS/ATF's websites, so I figured I'd ask here. I sold this gun for only $170, so paying $30 or whatever to have an FFL ship it for me seems like a bit of a waste considering that it's already fully packaged and ready to go.

Hello,

I’m looking to buy a straight wall rifle for deer season. Was interested in a bolt action but what models do you recommend, and which ones should I avoid? Mossberg, Ruger, Winchester, Savage, CVA, etc. Thank for your input.

I understand that maybe the SP9A3 rifle/fixed stock variant + fin grip w/ 10 round mag is legal in IL e.g. https://www.millermountainoutdoors.com/rifles/semi-automatic-rifles/gp-stribog-sp9a3-9mm-16bb810091158173

Q1 - Am I right?

Q2 - Curious if anyone has taken these and replaced the fixed stock with another chassis or stock that is also a fin grip, fixed stock (not looking to skirt PICA compliance, but looking to accomplish a specific build).

Asking because I am evaluating these against a Ruger PC Carbine...

What would you change ? I already have an AR-15 and some other items

Just got denied due to a voluntary hospitalization in 2024. Started the appeals process. Has anyone ever done this? How did it go? Any tips?

Sorry if this has been asked before yall are amazing for all the insight you guys give

Anyone seen any 15 round magazines for the 17 anywhere recently? Closer to cook the better but I'll drive anywhere

We now have an official circuit split on the issues of so-called “assault weapons” and “high-capacity magazines.”

More good news in light of the Viramontes case being granted cert by SCOTUS.

Just over a week until our next women's only basic pistol course at the Will County Sportsman's Club in Wilmington IL.

This class is perfect for new shooters or newer shooters looking to learn or improve their skills. Class is 75 for the public and 50 for members of the Will County Sportsman's Club.

Tell your mom, girlfriend, sister, cousins, neighbors, or any other woman you know looking to get into some pistol shooting.

Registration for this class, Vehicle Defense, and more is located under the classes tab at www.commoncaliber.com

I thought it would be at least 90 but glad it was faster!!!

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I was extremely excited to bring home my new duck gun. It’s by far the most expensive firearm I’ve ever bought and it’s a huge upgrade from my Mossberg 500 pump. Unfortunately I didn’t see these scratches at the FFL and I completed the transfer. I already reached out to Guns.com but I’m not sure if they’ll be able to do anything because I already took ownership.

Has this happened to any of you guys before? Do you have any advice on what I should do? I really want my new $2500 gun to be in perfect condition just on principle. I know it’ll get beat up eventually but I’m just bummed after being so excited to get it.

So my friend works for a security company overnights he has a CCL and is very adamant that he is legally allowed to carry since he’s on patrol with his own personal veichal and as long as he isn’t using his firearm for “security duties” like an armed guard would he is legally in the clear. I tried telling him the law doesent work that way and he needs to take an armed guard class if he wants to bring his firearm.

I wasn’t able to find a specific law that states unarmed guards can’t have a firearm in there own personal vehicles but say a cop was to stroll by and find out he was an unarmed guard with a firearm no shot the cop would be like “yep you have CCL so your all good”

Would love to hear your thoughts!

Can’t wait to hear how they justify the ban to scotus

Finally got to go out of the city after a couple months of wanting to go over to their range. Man it was so much fun! Rented out a zastava and an mk18 and it was a blast. Totally recommend it for anyone. Their employees are amazing as well.

Just got approved for my foid card today, I had wondered a lot about how long it was going to take and was reading a lot of people say over 30 days so I just wanted to give some hope to people reading the same thing.

Applied the 6th and got it today on the 14th.

I finally got my CCL. This is my first day carrying in public in IL.

Hi everybody! I've been a part-time CCL instructor for the past few years. I've been certified through the USCCA, but I'm curious to find other organizations that are recognized by the ISP to certify instructors.

One of my reasons for this inquiry is that the USCCA requires instructors to register 20 new students each year (no renewals or other types of classes, just the full 16-hour curriculum). Because I do this part time and prefer to teach more hands-on 1:1 or small classes, reaching the quota every year can be a challenge. If I don't meet the quota, I have to pay ~$700 and retake their instructor course once a year.

Thank you for your time!

Yesterday's Basic Rifle course at the Will County Sportsman's Club was a great time.

We gave new shooters what I'd call a sampler platter of rifle shooting. Students started on .22 bolt actions from the bench to build solid fundamentals before stepping up to larger calibers. From there we moved into lever actions and finally semi automatic rifles, shooting from the bench, supported positions, and standing.

Of course, it wouldn't be a Common Caliber class if we didn't push things a little further. Once everyone was comfortable with the basics, we introduced a few tactical drills pulled from our more advanced courses like Defensive Rifle, giving students a taste of what comes next.

We appreciate everyone who came out and trusted Common Caliber with your training. Seeing new shooters build confidence and leave with a stronger skill set is what it's all about.

If you missed this one, don't worry. Our Girls Only Pistol class is coming up on July 26, and our new Vehicle Defense course kicks off on August 9. We hope to see you there.

Just saw I got deer tags for Will County so it looks like my choices this year will be stand by at Des Plaines or trying for one of the slots at Midewin. Anyone familiar with the chances of actually getting to hunt either? Expectations aren’t too high since it’s my first season but it would suck to drive all the way there and not even get to sit out and try.

Also got muzzleloader in Pope and turkey in Apple River State Park if anyone happens to have advice on those. Planning on using 12g for all of it.

Was looking to see if anyone has experience with the Youth Handgun Safety class at Gatguns.