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Headline: "For protection and fun, more women are learning to shoot"

7:00am Friday, January 13, 2012

by Chad D. Baus The Toledo Blade is reporting that a growing number of violent crimes, including robberies and home invasions, has Toledo women considering some extra protection. From the article : "There's been so many shootings in Toledo that it's unnerving," said Ms. [Deborah] Pierce, a glass inspector. "If I ever have an intruder, I want them to know I mean business." That's why she's...

Headline: "Grand Jury - No Indictment For Man Claiming Self Defense"

3:00pm Thursday, January 12, 2012

WCMH, Columbus' NBC affiliate, is reporting that a Franklin County grand jury looked at the facts from an October 9, 2011 killing of a man who was breaking into a car and decided Wednesday not to indict the neighbor who fired the shot. From the article : "The laws have worked for him and he's been acquitted, so we are thrilled about the outcome of this case," said Linda Walker, spokesperson for...

Ohio concealed handgun license-holder charged for having gun in New York highlights need for passage of H.R. 822

7:00am Thursday, January 12, 2012

by Chad D. Baus WBNS, Columbus' CBS affiliate, is reporting that a central Ohio man was behind bars on Monday after he was charged with having a weapon in New York. From the article : Clintonville's Fred Vankirk was arrested Jan. 7 after police said they found 3 handguns in his New York City hotel room. Vankirk, 59, is a licensed gun owner in Ohio, but the gun laws do not carry over to New York...

TERMINATED: Canton police officer who threatened to execute concealed carry licensee is finally off the payroll

3:00pm Wednesday, January 11, 2012

by Chad D. Baus The Canton Repository is reporting that notorious Canton Police Officer Daniel Harless, who was caught on his own police dash cam video last June verbally assaulting a concealed carry license holder and threatening to "execute" him, has finally been fired. From the article : Bill Adams, president of the Canton Police Patrolmen's Association, the union that represents Patrolman...

Report: the Buckeye State caps off another banner year for the sale of firearms

7:00am Wednesday, January 11, 2012

WEWS, Cleveland's ABC affiliate, is reporting on the reasons why gun purchases are surging, and a recent report included comments from Buckeye Firearms Chairman Jim Irvine.

Cleveland restaurateur with concealed handgun license forced to shoot man who threatened employees with two handguns

3:00pm Tuesday, January 10, 2012

by Chad D. Baus WEWS, Cleveland's ABC affiliate, reported recently that a Cleveland business owner who is licensed to carry a concealed handgun shot and killed a man after police said the man made threats during an argument. From the article : According to Cleveland police, the incident began late Thursday night when the owner of "The Kitchen," an Internet café located at 6816 Superior Avenue,...

President Obama's Anti-Gun Agenda Shows No Sign of Stopping

7:00am Tuesday, January 10, 2012

by John Lott President Obama keeps pushing for gun control. "I just want you to know that we are working on [gun control]. We have to go through a few processes, but under the radar," President Obama told Sarah Brady, the former president of the Brady Campaign, this past spring. His push as been quiet but relentless. Just this past week Obama signaled that he was going to just ignore two new...

America's first annual Second Amendment Conference and Expo comes to Dublin, Ohio

3:00pm Monday, January 09, 2012

The first annual Second Amendment Freedom Conference will be held Saturday and Sunday, February 11-12, 2012 at the Crowne Plaza Dublin Hotel. This event will provide information, education, and resources for handgun owners, concealed carry license holders, and personal protection advocates. A full slate of handgun and self-defense speakers will be presenting over the two days, including...