Buckeye Firearms Association is pleased to announce that Senator Steve Buehrer's Castle Doctrine legislation, which concerns protecting crime victims and restoring the presumption of innocence to those forced to act in self-defense, has received a committee assignment.

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By Chris Chumita

There are more stories pertaining to our gun rights in Ohio then we can possibly draw attention to with individual daily commentary. But they are all worthy of mention.

What follows is our review of headlines from around the state though a pro-gun rights lens.

From a black bear attack in Utah to bear sightings in Ohio, these articles should be a part of your required reading!

Click on the "Read More..." link below for several days of headlines accompanied by short, concise pro-gun analysis.

By Tim Inwood

It came to my attention on June 12 that Congressman William Jefferson, Democrat of Louisiana, had his gun collection confiscated by the authorities in the wake of being indicted on June 8th.

Jefferson was indicted for his role in a corruption scandal involving Nigerian officials. The FBI found $90,000 in marked bills hidden in his freezer during a search of his home. The indictment was expected and there has been quite a bit of talk about this case in the media for over a year. Quite frankly, without waiting for the trial, I will admit I personally think he is as guilty as sin. The indictment and loss of his personal gun
collection could not have happened to a more deserving fellow.

Jefferson has been in Congress since 1991, and has been an ardent foe of gun owners since taking office. It is rather mind boggling that he votes the way he does, yet says he is a sportsman. He told US District Judge T.S. Ellis III that he has been an avid hunter since the age of 10. His NRA rating is nearly identical to that of Senator Charles Schumer of New York, who is obsessive on gun control. Yet despite my admission that I think he is guilty, the confiscation of his guns without a conviction is something that concerns me greatly.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Todd Tiahrt (R-Goddard) today blasted the organization behind a comprehensive campaign aimed at repealing current law that prohibits public release of critical data related to ongoing criminal investigations. In addition to a full page ad in USA Today last week, Internet ads and a series of television ads, Mayors Against Illegal Guns has now hired someone to drive a truck up and down busy streets in Wichita falsely claiming the so-called Tiahrt Amendment “puts police at risk.”

“I am no longer surprised with the outrageous claims made by this group,” said Tiahrt. “It is unfortunate that a few media outlets and advertising companies are actually willing to publicly disseminate this misleading and blatantly false propaganda.”

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