By Larry S. Moore

As a sportsman and gun owner, I have been aware of the name Tim Grendell for several years. As an outdoor writer, his office has supplied background information on several Lake Erie issues in support of my writing efforts.

Last year during the budget issues and the fight to protect the sportsmen dollars in the Division of Wildlife budget, I joined other sportsmen gathered at the statehouse for rallies and budget testimony. Several of these sportsmen were from Senator Grendell’s district. They spoke highly of him. It was not until September 2005 that I had the opportunity to meet and discuss issues with him. That was at the US Sportsmen Alliance annual banquet in Columbus. I was offered the opportunity to once again talk with Senator Grendell while testifying on the Apprentice Hunting/Trapping License bill in the Senate. I have been very impressed with his knowledge of the issues. We also know his voting record in the General Assembly in support of our sportsmen and 2nd Amendment issues.

On the other hand, some Republican Party County Committees, largely through the efforts of Bob Bennett, have endorsed Betty Montgomery for Attorney General. This is party line politics at its worst. In my opinion the party is attempting to reward Ms. Montgomery for dropping out of the Governor’s race while turning a cold shoulder to the better candidate, Tim Grendell.

Betty Montgomery is like a Don Quixote running around looking for an office and race where she might be successful. Montgomery has failed to put forth a platform and an identity that resonates with the average Ohio citizen. She is opposed to Ohio's concealed carry law and has gone on record stating that she does not see any need for changes to that law. That has only proven that Mrs. Montgomery is out of touch with many law-abiding constituents. Betty Montgomery as Attorney General could set back much of the progress that has been made on gun rights and concealed carry in Ohio.

Senator Grendell is an outstanding candidate for Attorney General and our friend. He needs and deserves our support.

Click on the "Read More..." link below for a letter from Senator Grendell regarding his campaign for Attorney General against anti-self-defense candidate Betty Montgomery.

By Larry S. Moore

Outdoor writer Pat Wray has authored a story titled, “NRA is no friend of hunters: Members’ dues fed to political machine”. Whether the sensational title is Wray’s or his editor’s, it certainly grabbed my attention.

The article, which makes some valid points, is not nearly as sensational as the headlines. It basically accuses the NRA of selling out hunter rights and environmental concerns to politicians who are strong on the gun issue and weak on environmental issues.

This dilemma is certainly an example of the classic chicken and egg problem. The basic problem is I can’t go hunting without my gun. But I also can’t go hunting without good habitat and I can’t go hunting without access to that habitat. Most knowledgeable sportsmen understand that the loss of habitat is the number one issue facing sportsmen and wildlife managers across the nation.

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