sparks701 Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Just wanted to say hi from Illinois, right outside of Chicago so not a really gun friendly area I have 13 handguns, a carbine 2 rifles and a shotgun. Gotta keep it quiet or the neighbors will probably freak out.LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfmun Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Welcome to the forum. We won't say a word... George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLD Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 (edited) Welcome. I moved from Illinois a few years ago. There are lots of good shooting enthusiasts especially outside of Chicago. I lived near Rockford. I am so happy to be gone, mostly because of the economy there, but also about the stupid FOID and other political stuff. There is a club in Rockford "pine tree pistol club" http://www.pinetreerockford.com/ that has a monthly indoor IPSC and a weekly practice match. Several guys from the burbs would show up. Check out Tri County Shooting club http://www.tcgc.net/ near Polo. They have pistol and 3 gun matches at up to 200 yards. Guys from Chicago frequented those matches too, but it's a bit further for you. Edited to say my avatar pic is at the pine tree pistol club. Note the official Wisconsin/N. Illinois jacket. : ) Edited December 7, 2010 by TLD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furyalecto Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Howdy Sparks! Welcome to the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodownzero Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Welcome. I escaped Illinois this year and I have no regrets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pranavdc Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Welcome!! I feel for you but seems as you have it covered! I wouldn't know what to do living that close to an anti gun zone!! I live 15 miles from Crane Naval base which is pretty gun friendly! Enjoy the site some Awesome content and even better people!! Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus9mm Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 what's up neighbor? weather sure is suckin it up this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rokmel Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Welcome!! I am a member at Oak Park Sportsmans Club that is located in Plainfield. We had a 3-gun shoot in Sept that drew close to 100 shooters. IPSC and IDPA matches during the warmer months. Welcome aboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foilhat Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Welcome! I will try to make a few matches at TCGC next season, hope to see you there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzygä Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Hi and Welcome abroad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparks701 Posted December 9, 2010 Author Share Posted December 9, 2010 Welcome!! I am a member at Oak Park Sportsmans Club that is located in Plainfield. We had a 3-gun shoot in Sept that drew close to 100 shooters. IPSC and IDPA matches during the warmer months. Welcome aboard! My ffl just told me about OPSC the other day, I guess I missed a meeting yesterday, he was trying to get me sponsered. I'm in Aurora and for some reason never new about the club, thanks for the heads up though! And thanks to all for the warm welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 Welcome Sparks701, I like what TLD said. I shoot at both Pine Tree and Tri County. All of Tri Counties matches (except the first, which is a Classifier match) are 3 gun matches. But, you can just shoot handgun if you want. The match fee ($25 for 3 gun, $15 for only handgun) includes lunch. We shoot handgun in the am, break for lunch and shoot long guns in the afternoon. Usually getting done by 3:30pm. Pine Tree has matches all year long. The regular match is the first Sunday of the month and we shoot every Thursday night starting about 6pm. Check out both websites; the Pine Tree one is kinda in limbo, but should be back up and running after the first of the year. If you have any questions send me a PM. Sparky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparks701 Posted December 9, 2010 Author Share Posted December 9, 2010 Thanks sparky, would you happen to be a fellow electrician? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 Welcome!! I am a member at Oak Park Sportsmans Club that is located in Plainfield. We had a 3-gun shoot in Sept that drew close to 100 shooters. IPSC and IDPA matches during the warmer months. Welcome aboard! My ffl just told me about OPSC the other day, I guess I missed a meeting yesterday, he was trying to get me sponsered. I'm in Aurora and for some reason never new about the club, thanks for the heads up though! And thanks to all for the warm welcome. There is also a club down in Waterman called, ironically, Aurora Sportmen's Club. They don't do USPSA but you may be able to shoot your shotgun/rifle there. http://www.aurorasc.org/ Later, Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparks701 Posted December 9, 2010 Author Share Posted December 9, 2010 Been there a few times, my brother is a member and we use to go to sportsmans club weekly before they moved from Aurora to Waterman, its a bit of a drive but a really nice place, alot of potential, I guess since Chicago didn't get the olympics progress has kind of come to a standstill there. I would join but like I said its kind of far for me, I'm basically on the Naperville border of Aurora and it seems a little expensive since the move to waterman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 Thanks sparky, would you happen to be a fellow electrician? Sparks701, Not an electrician. Completed my 39th year in Law Enforcement on October 31st. Nickname comes from my Bowling days. I was lead off man and gave the team a Spark. Sparky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparks701 Posted December 9, 2010 Author Share Posted December 9, 2010 Well thats a pretty good answer! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 Been there a few times, my brother is a member and we use to go to sportsmans club weekly before they moved from Aurora to Waterman, its a bit of a drive but a really nice place, alot of potential, I guess since Chicago didn't get the olympics progress has kind of come to a standstill there. I would join but like I said its kind of far for me, I'm basically on the Naperville border of Aurora and it seems a little expensive since the move to waterman. Yup, OPSC is much closer. Just don't let John S. come up behind you. BTW: some of the guys there have an indoor IDPA-like match somewhere closer to the city on Thursday nights. I forget what town. Later, Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rokmel Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 Been there a few times, my brother is a member and we use to go to sportsmans club weekly before they moved from Aurora to Waterman, its a bit of a drive but a really nice place, alot of potential, I guess since Chicago didn't get the olympics progress has kind of come to a standstill there. I would join but like I said its kind of far for me, I'm basically on the Naperville border of Aurora and it seems a little expensive since the move to waterman. Yup, OPSC is much closer. Just don't let John S. come up behind you. BTW: some of the guys there have an indoor IDPA-like match somewhere closer to the city on Thursday nights. I forget what town. Later, Chuck That's at Midwest Sporting Goods but i hear it's by invite only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rokmel Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 Welcome!! I am a member at Oak Park Sportsmans Club that is located in Plainfield. We had a 3-gun shoot in Sept that drew close to 100 shooters. IPSC and IDPA matches during the warmer months. Welcome aboard! My ffl just told me about OPSC the other day, I guess I missed a meeting yesterday, he was trying to get me sponsered. I'm in Aurora and for some reason never new about the club, thanks for the heads up though! And thanks to all for the warm welcome. Try to get in now!! We capped membership and it is a 2 year wait. I have been a member for 12 years and it has been the best investment of my "fun" money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slippp Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Welcome neighbor! Fellow IL gun enthusiast here as well!! Hopefully I'll see you in future matches!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSCaster2 Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Welcome to the forums! See you at OPSC, TCGC, and Pine Tree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Welcome! I hope you find this site as informative and polite as I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stidad Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 welcome. you need more guns! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaTact Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 welcome! I used to live in Palos Park and my sis went to high school in Illinois. she's still recovering from all the Wayne's world groupies that used to travel to Aurora Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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