Our own Gerard Valentino has authored his first book, The Valentino Chronicles - Observations from a Middle-Class Conservative. The book is now available at the Buckeye Firearms Gun Stuff Mall for two dollars off the cover price of $19.95 ($17.95 + shipping).

When Massad Ayoob saw it, he said, "If, like me, you believe that decent citizens have the right to protect themselves and their loved ones from lethally violent criminals, Gerard will give you powerful ammunition with which to argue."

NEWTOWN, Conn. -- The National Shooting Sports Foundation, the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industry, applauded the introduction of legislation, the Recreational Fishing and Hunting Heritage and Opportunities Act (HR 3749), to greatly enhance the ability of federal land managers to provide, promote and plan for recreational uses that balance the needs and interests of all outdoor enthusiasts.

The bill, introduced by U.S. Reps. Dan Boren (D-Okla.) and Paul Ryan (R-Wis.), requires that all federal public land planners evaluate the effects that management initiatives have on outdoors activities and provide a clear analysis of how proposed actions would affect these traditional users of federal public lands.

By Chad D. Baus

Columbus news media are quoting police as saying a great-grandmother who shot an armed robber when he entered her hotel room with a gun may have saved the lives of her friends and family.