This week, Illinoisans marched on the State Capitol for Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day (IGOLD), standing up for the constitutional rights guaranteed by the Second Amendment. Organized by the Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA), IGOLD has become one of the leading 2nd Amendment rights events in the nation. 

Supporters from across the state sent a clear message that they will not stand by as Democrats seek to chip away at their freedoms. The group began their day in downtown Springfield, hosting a rally at the Bank of Springfield Convention Center. They then marched a half mile to the Capitol, heard from various speakers, and met with their local lawmakers to discuss legislative issues related to the Second Amendment.   

Senate Republicans said that given repeated attempts by the Majority Party to undermine Second Amendment freedoms, this event is more important than ever.