By Chad D. Baus

When Ohio House Bill 9 was signed into law, the media gave it surprisingly little attention (especially given how hard the media pushed for the open records bill for the past two years). But now that a provision modifying how Ohio's sheriffs are to handle the confidential records of concealed handgun licenseholders is about to take effect, the editorial boards are beginning to give it much more attention.

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By Gerard Valentino

Imagine that someone broke into your house and forced you to defend your family by using the gun kept stored in your nightstand. The instant you pulled that trigger your life has changed in ways you cannot fathom.

Right now your ears are straining to hear the sirens that trumpet the arrival of the people that will save you from this nightmare – the local police.

As a law-abiding citizen, you are taught never to fear the police, and, when you are in a jam, they will come to your aid. At first, the police question you in an understanding manner about what happened; but, as time goes by, their questions become more and more pointed. They then secure your firearms and go through the unnecessary step of hand-cuffing the four-time felon lying on your kitchen floor - just in case he isn’t convinced that he is dead.

What happens next is the most shocking thing that has ever happened to you, including the very recent trauma of shooting another human being: Time now seems to truly stand still as the Police calmly read you your rights, place you in hand-cuffs and lead you to a patrol car for transport to jail.

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Buckeye Firearm Association's web site is seeing an amazing growth in visitors and new articles are being posted several times a week.

This week's "Friday Flashback" is....

And They Ask Me Why I Carry? Part II

By Linda Walker

In Part I, which was inspired by the occasion of September being “Realtor Safety Month”, I offered commentary which revolved around the fact that as real estate agents, we are never given information about concealed carry being a viable option in our self protection. Instead, we are taught useless self defense tactics that may give someone a false sense of security. I received huge response from real estate agents and brokers from across the country after reading my article.

I was relayed countless stories of agents knowing someone who had been attacked, put in bad situations, or had a scare while out just trying to make a living. I also heard from buyers who had been looking at properties with their unarmed real estate agents and encountered a scare. It warmed my heart that many of those agents and brokers who contacted me, are also my fellow concealed carry license holders, and many also instruct CCW classes!

After the article had been posted on Buckeye Firearms Association website for a couple days, I was contacted by Cam Edwards of NRANews (NRANews.com) to do a live interview with him about my article. In preparation for my appearance on NRANews, I researched the National Association of Realtors website. I found a 6 minute video on their website entitled “Don’t Be a Victim-Personal Safety for Realtors”. I intently watched this video hoping for just a small hint of a pro-CCW message. To my shock and dismay, I found the complete opposite.

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