FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:
Monique Bond
October 31, 2011 312 814-8367
www.isp.state.il.us
TDD:
1-800-255-3323
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE & DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
ANNOUNCE UPCOMING OPEN RANGE PROGRAM ON NOVEMBER 12
Law Enforcement Officials Promote Safety for Deer Hunting Season
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Police (ISP) announced today its
firing ranges will be open on November 12 to hunters for sighting in and
test-firing their shotguns in a safe environment for the upcoming deer
hunting season. Firing ranges in Joliet, Pawnee, LaSalle, Macomb, and
Pittsfield will be available to the public from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
"The Open Range program provides hunters with an opportunity to sight-in
their shotguns before the upcoming hunting season," said ISP Director Hiram
Grau. "Safety is the number one priority during every hunting season, and
the firearm experts from the State Police and Department of Natural
Resources will be available to ensure the safe and appropriate use of
shotguns," he added.
The program is a collaborative effort organized every year by the Illinois
State Police and Department of Natural Resources, and provides these
services at no cost.
"The Open Range Program is a great way for hunters to be safely prepared
for the upcoming seasons by honing their skills and making sure their
firearms are in proper working order. Every hunting season, the IDNR
preaches a message of safety to our hunters so everyone can have fun and be
successful in the field," said Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Director Marc Miller.
The public is asked to call one of the ranges listed below before the
scheduled date to make a reservation. Targets will be provided, and there
is no charge for use of the range. Participants must possess a valid
Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID) card and transport the firearm
legally by having it unloaded and enclosed in a case.
ISP Ranges:
Academy Pawnee 217.786.6278 Pawnee Staff
District 5 Joliet 815.726.6377 Ext.255 Sergeant
Chris Garibay
District 14 Macomb 309.833.4046 Ext. 242 Trooper Neal Merry
District 17 LaSalle 815.224.1171 Sergeant
Quillard Skinner
District 20 Pittsfield 217.653.5181 Trooper Brandon
Douglas
One Driving Fatality is One Too Many and Illinois State Police are
Committed to Driving Zero Fatalities to a Reality
