April 20, 2001

ATTENTION
	Our next show is May 5th and 6th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Exposition Gardens, Peoria, IL.  Call Bill Fritz if you want a table, or to cancel for this show.  Bill's phone number is (309) 274-2977 or write him at P.O. Box 527 Chillicothe, IL 61523.  Bill has a recording machine, which will accept your call if he is unavailable.

ALL STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS MUST BE OBSERVED!
	As usual, we will have police protection during show hours, but you are responsible for your merchandise.

 NOTES NEWS & VIEWS
•	In the last newsletter I forgot to thank Fran for handling the Membership table at the November show.  Ed King, the director that normally handles membership, was recovering from surgery.  We are all glad to see Ed back and healthy.
•	Armalite will be at our range on June 23rd for demonstrations.  They will have several of their firearms on display and for shooting.  This is an opportunity to test drive one before you buy it.
•	Our club will be presenting a donation to the Peoria County Sheriff's Dept. at the May 2nd County Police Chiefs' meeting.  This donation will provide enough materials for the Dare program for 300 children.  Our club has made donations to local law enforcement agencies and has met with state law enforcement officials to encourage a better relationship.  This brings us to our next point of interest.
•	Remember that there is a 24-hour waiting period for rifles and shotguns and a 72-hour waiting period for pistols.  This applies to individuals purchasing firearms from dealers or other individuals (non-dealers).  Remember to bring your FOID cards to the show.
•	We are planning to provide a basic pistol safety class to our members in the Fall.  Please write the PO box at the top of the newsletter or send an email to webmaster@peoriagunshow.com if you are interested in a one-day basic safety class.  This class is a prerequisite for the personal protection class.  Each class is an eight-hour class with both classroom and range time.  The cost of the class is $45.00 which covers materials.		

Membership
     Stop at the membership table at this show, or mail in your request for your "2001" membership and/or range pass.  The membership fee is $10.00 and a range pass is an additional $15.00.  Please make the check payable to the Midwest Gun Collectors Association.  Mail application and checks to Ed King, P.O. Box 1242 Bloomington, IL 61701.  If you know someone who may want to join, please contact Ed for applications.  Remember that new applicants need two sponsors.
 		
Quote of the Quarter
     This quarter's quote came from a foxnews.com article about the ramifications of Smith and Wesson's settlement.  After the settlement, S&W sales were cut in half.  "It sent a huge warning signal to other manufacturers never to sign an agreement with the government," says Cameron Hopkins, editor in chief of the Handgunner magazine.  "They've seen what happens."

Future Show Dates			
August 4th & 5th, 2001.                                                      Mike Fritz.