October 18,1999

ATTENTION
	Our next show is November 6th and 7th 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.  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
	We are experiencing problems with vandalism at our range.  If you see the range being vandalized, contact a board member with any information about the incident.  We will be pursuing prosecutions to reduce or end vandalism at the range.
The Board of Directors met with the folks that run the FOID Office of the State Police.  They provided us with pamphlets and answered many questions.  They also said that their average time to process applications was 10 to 14 days and encourage all to ensure that their cards are current.  They have a website at http://www.state.il.us/isp/isphpage.htm and welcome anyone with questions to visit the website.  One of the pamphlets they provided has Frequently Asked Questions.  We will add a couple to the newsletter and will try to make these pamphlets available at the Gun Show.
Q: What does a person do if his/her FOID card is lost or stolen?
A: Notify the Illinois State Police in writing that the card has been lost or stolen.  The quickest means to have a card canceled is to fax a letter explaining the card has been lost or stolen with the individual's name, date of birth, and signature to FOID fax (217) 782- 9139.  Then, submit an application for a new FOID card.
				
Membership
     Contact Ed King at this show, or by mail for your "2000" Membership and or range pass.  The membership fee is $8.00 and a range pass is an additional $12.00.  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.
      		
Quote of the Quarter
     Charlton Heston and Wayne LaPierre said in an NRA ad campaign, "The NRA has invested tens of millions of dollars teaching childhood accident prevention, promoting firearm safety, educating hunters, training police instructors and funding startup of Project Exile around the country.  This is far more than the federal government, the media community, citizens' groups and all summit attendees combined. More firearm legislation, like previous legislation, that is passed with no intention of enforcement is a dangerous fraud perpetrated upon the safety of the American people that must stop."

Future Show Dates			
February 5th and 6th.                                                      Mike Fritz.