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 an air rifle championship at Camp Perry to destroying the "evil gun" myth, these articles should be a part of your required reading!

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

(Columbus) – A consortium of conservation organizations today sent a letter of support of Alaska's wolf management program to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin.

The letter, spearheaded by the U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance and signed by 8 other organizations representing nearly 3 million conservationists nationwide, came in response to unwarranted attacks on the Alaska wolf management program by the animal preservation group Defenders of Wildlife (DoW).

The attack includes a television ad featuring actress Ashley Judd. The ad is as part of an aggressive media campaign to cast public disfavor on Alaska's scientifically valid and sound method of predator management.

In an effort to help educate the Chicago-area public about gun ownership, shooting and firearm safety, three ranges around the Windy City teamed up with the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) to hold a total of nine First Shots seminars -- all of them filled to capacity. About 150 people took their First Shots, including husbands and wives, mothers and daughters, members of the media, veterans who had not shot since being in the military and many others.

The seminars were held at Midwest Sporting Goods in Lyons, G.A.T. Guns in Dundee and Bass Pro Shops in Gurnee. Said one attendee, "This seminar really changed my opinion and educated me greatly on gun safety and what it is to shoot a gun -- and how much fun it is. I highly recommend it to everyone."

The seminars were part of a broader effort in Chicago to raise awareness of the shooting sports and to promote firearms safety and responsibility. Similar efforts are being planned for other major cities this year.

Video: See what some of these first-timers had to say

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