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 home invasion to an armed robbery in a gun free zone, these articles should be a part of your required reading!

What follows is several days of headlines accompanied by short, concise pro-gun analysis.

Buckeye Firearms Association leaders were on hand today as the Senate's Judiciary Committee on Criminal Justice passed Rep. Bruce Goodwin's House Bill 450, legislation that would restore gun rights to members of the armed services or the Ohio National Guard who are between the ages of 18 and 21, by a 7-2 vote.

Sens. Nina Turner and Shirley Smith voted against the restoration of gun rights to members of Ohio's and our nation's armed services.

Several last minute amendments were adopted by the committee, which are being analyzed by Buckeye Firearms Association to determine how they might effect gun owners.

Today may be the final day of session in the Ohio Senate. Will HB450, which passed the House by a 90-3 margin, be given a floor vote in the Senate?

KEEP CALLING (and encouraging your friends and family to do the same)

By Tim Inwood

It is not often a man gets to relive parts of his youth, more than a fifteen years after the first event, but in the aftermath of the November elections I am seeing something I experienced when I was 29 years old.

Most men would be delighted to be reminded of their younger days, but to be honest I am very saddened by this. What is this phenomenon I am reliving? Long lines and panic buying at gun-shows.

Former Ohio Secretary of State Ken Blackwell, a good friend to Buckeye Firearms Association and to Ohio gun owners, has officially declared his candidacy for the chairman's post at the Republican National Committee (RNC).

Blackwell, a former endorsee of this political action committee who sits on the NRA Board of Directors, has sent a letter to RNC members seeking their vote.

According to The Hannah Report, Blackwell's letter, posted on his website at www.blackwell2009.com, calls for a remaking of the Republican Party "by returning to our core philosophy (limited government, traditional values and a strong defense), reaching voters more
effectively (by better utilization of technology, targeting and voter identification, and turnout), and reorganizing the RNC
itself (spending smarter, replacing staff and consultants, and modernizing our fundraising infrastructure)."