2006 Grand National

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Illinois as a whole, really isn't "anti-gun."

I live next door in Missouri, and their laws are more strict than ours. There is no CCW capability. But once you leave the Chicago area, the rest of the state is more gun friendly, especially central and southern parts of the state.

They are plenty of gunshops, trap clubs, rifle ranges, etc. And a lot of hunting, particularly pheasant, waterfowl, and deer. The state runs several "put and take" pheasant hunts in state parks, where one pays $15 for the privilege of taking two pheasants. I probably hunt 20+ days per year in Illinois. Game wardens are friendly and helpful.

Its actually a pretty good state for outdoorsmen (except for Chicago); and a good location for the Grand American & ATA.