Not long ago Buckeye Firearms Foundation challenged our supporters to help us raise $30,000 so we could defend gun-rights at the Supreme Court.

As usual, gun owners from Ohio, from across the United States and even from around the world didn't disappoint and we are now thrilled to announce that we've achieved our goal. In fact, we exceed our goal and are still receiving donations.

Buckeye Firearms Association leader Linda Walker was in attendance Thursday, November 5, as State Representatives Danny R. Bubp (R-West Union) and Jarrod B. Martin (R-Beavercreek) gave sponsor testimony in support of House Bill 203 before the Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee. The bill would allow Ohioans who possess a concealed carry permit to go into restaurants with a liquor license, so long as the person carrying the weapon is not consuming alcohol.

Under current law, a concealed carry licensee wanting to patronize a restaurant that serves alcohol must secure his firearm in his vehicle, leaving the weapon vulnerable to theft.

"Ohio is one of only eight states that prohibit individuals with a concealed carry license from carrying in a restaurant where liquor is served," Bubp said. "A licensed individual can have a cheeseburger and fries at McDonald's while legally carrying a firearm, but if he has a cheeseburger and fries at the Applebee's across the street, he is committing a felony."

Editor's Note: Just hours before he cast a vote in favor of nationalized health care, Congressman Zack Space had a meeting with constituents regarding his pending vote. Buckeye Firearms Association volunteer Jason Mihalick attended the meeting, and brought up the concerns about the health care bill opening the backdoor to gun control. Following is his summary of the meeting:

By Jason Mihalick

On Thursday, November 5, 2009 thousands and thousands of citizens took time from their work and their families to drive hundreds of miles to stand on the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building united in opposition to the 1900+ page healthcare tome that Congress says is "To provide affordable, quality healthcare for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes".