Balance of power: The Second Amendment and self-defense

By Charles Bloomer Remarks delivered to the Prince William County (VA) Republican Women's Club, January 7, 2008. " A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed. " The debate surrounding the Second Amendment generally falls into one of three categories – esoteric and philosophical, emotional, or...

Militia, you say...? Arms Within Easy Reach

Alright, let's talk Militia. Where the Original Intent of the Founders was for citizens to have a gun within easy reach. By John Longenecker Today, we are having a debate we should never have. We are squabbling about the force which backs our authority under our system. Can you imagine some people actually rooting for the disarmament of the force which backs their very Citizen Authority in this...

Op-Ed: Gunning For Gun Makers

Idaho tries to attract firearm manufacturers By Joshua Palmer Idaho has taken its first step in an aggressive campaign to attract gun manufacturers and other outdoor recreation industries. Known as the Recreational Technology Campaign, Idaho Department of Commerce is partnering with the state's regional economic development groups to market Idaho as the best state for gun manufacturers to do...

Pro-Gun Punditry: Wednesday's Buckeye State Roundabout

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 a shooting at a recreation center to a pizza delivery driver getting robbed, these articles should be a part of your...

Op-Ed: Damon Wells wants his gun - and his life - back

Grassroots gun owners have likely not forgotten the name Damon Wells, the concealed handgun license (CHL)-holder who defended himself from a violent attempted robbery in his front yard back in April 2007. Though CHL-holders have defended their lives in many other instances, Mr. Wells' situation played in the media for days and weeks after because of the reaction of his gang-infested neighborhood...

Your Ohio legislators need to hear from you

When the 127th General Assembly was sworn in at the beginning of 2007, there were high hopes among gun owners. Although Republicans lost their super-majorities in both chambers of the legislature, Ohio voters had preserved a strong pro-gun majority in the House and Senate, and for the first time in recent memory, they had elected a truly pro-gun Governor in Democrat Ted Strickland. More than half...

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