Six years' hard work: Lawful concealed carry on TARTA buses is finally recognized

Immediately after passage of Ohio's concealed carry law in 2004, the Toledo Area Regional Transportation Agency (TARTA) banned concealed handgun license-holders (CHLs) from their stations and buses , despite Section 9 of the legislation which became Ohio's concealed carry law (House Bill 12) having clearly prohibited such action . Pro-gun activists, including those represented by this political...

Op-Ed: Obama triangulates on gun control

by Chuck Norris Loyal readers will recall that I warned last year of the perfect storm approaching on gun control. Now, with the Tucson tragedy as a stepping stone, and with eyes firmly focused on his re-election, the president has finally opened a campaign to appease his base on the polarizing issue of gun control. Let me completely disclose my position: I am a strong Second Amendment advocate...

Plain Dealer reporter takes Ohio concealed carry class; turns from fear to confidence

by Chad D. Baus Yet another journalist for an Ohio news organization has taken a concealed handgun course and come away impressed. Cleveland Plain Dealer writer Andrea Simakis attended a class in Euclid, Ohio, and wrote about her experience in an article entitled " From gun-shy to gun-savvy: Weapons-handling class turns fear into confidence ." When I walked into Mitch Houser's Right to Carry...

Op-ed: Young Man Control - The next step in the liberal campaign against violence

by P. J. O'Rourke Liberals could not prove their argument that the Tucson shootings were caused by the violent words of conservatives. Liberals then changed their argument: The Tucson shootings were caused by the violent possessions of conservatives. That is, the shootings were caused by private ownership of firearms. Proven, tautologically speaking. Another thing liberals say that doesn't need...

The Pen is Mightier Than The Gun

by Ken Hanson BFA's Gerard Valentino recently published an excellent article on the 100th birthday of the 1911. Enjoying this article, while at the same time wishing BFA's Linda Walker better luck running for the NRA Board of Directors than I had, reminded me of the 2008 NRA convention in Louisville. This was a special time for me, as the NRA was giving me recognition for my legal work at this...

Ohio’s New Fishing, Hunting and Trapping License and Permit Sales System is Up

Customers Should Buy Their Licenses and Permits Early to Avoid Lines Ohio's 2011-12 fishing, hunting and trapping licenses and permits are on sale now, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife. "Some agents have decided not to continue to sell licenses and others have decided to join as authorized license sales agents. Don't assume the place where you...

Ohio Supreme Court confirms that Cleveland's elected officials are morons

By Ken Hanson, Esq. In a 5-2 decision, the Ohio Supreme Court has recently affirmed that Cleveland's elected officials, at least those not under indictment and awaiting trial on multiple felony charges, are jackasses. The case arose as the result of Cleveland's arguments in favor of the authority of municipalities to regulate firearms. Writing for the five justice majority, Justice Stratton wrote...

Interested in becoming an Ohio Wildlife Officer?

ODNR accepting applications through April 15 Applications are being accepted beginning Monday, March 28 through Friday, April 15, for the next wildlife officer training school, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife. ODNR is seeking to fill approximately 18 new wildlife officer positions throughout Ohio. Wildlife officers have statewide jurisdiction to...

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