By Gerard Valentino

(This commentary has also been published at CNSNews.com!

There are few things in life more precious than the safety and security felt in one’s own home. For most Americans it is where their children play and a personal sanctuary from the frantic pace of modern life.

In many states however, a person’s home is free for the taking. Not only by unethical politicians willing to turn it over to developers, but also to criminals who are protected by the law while they invade your home.

Despite what most people believe there is no presumption that deadly force is legal if someone commits a home invasion while you are home.

If deadly force is used, the burden is on the law-abiding citizen to prove they honestly felt at risk of death or serious bodily injury. To that end, the use of deadly force section of Ohio’s concealed carry pamphlet actually identifies the criminal that broke into your house, threatened you, and forced you to shoot them as the victim.

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In a move which ended heavy speculation that began in the hours after Columbus Mayor Mike Coleman quit the race for governor, anti-self-defense State Sen. Eric Fingerhut has announced that he will challenge NRA A-rated Congressman Ted Strickland in the Democrat's gubernatorial primary.

And unlike many Democrats who have recently expressed concerns that their anti-gun positions have been hurting their ability to get elected, Fingerhut is quickly making it clear he will not try to hide his opposition to your Consitutional right to bear arms.

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