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Richard Cordray, another Ohio Democrat who “gets it”

12:10am Friday, November 03, 2006

By Ken Hanson Those who have received our voter guide or read our website recently are aware that this PAC has endorsed Sandra O’Brien, Republican candidate for State Treasurer. In fact, one of the proudest achievements of this primary season was the grassroots effort that helped propel Sandra O’Brien to victory over anti-gun, Bob Bennett-anointed Jeanette Bradley. This is not meant to be a...

Marietta Times: Special deer hunt for area youth

12:05am Friday, November 03, 2006

The Marietta Times is reporting that area farmers and wildlife specialists are teaming up to sponsor a special deer hunt for area youth who otherwise may have a difficult time getting out into the field this season. From the story: Organizers say the event benefits farmers by reducing crop damage and also teaches children about their heritage and about ethical hunting. Participating farmers have...

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DeWine campaign debate: Who delivers more votes — the NRA or editorial boards?

12:10am Wednesday, November 01, 2006

The Columbus Dispatch is outlining some of the major obstacles Senator Mike De-Wine is trying to overcome as he seeks re-election to the U.S. Senate against Democrat Sherrod Brown. Close to top on the list is, of course, the Senator's long history of anti-gun rights votes. From the article: DeWine’s precarious tumble in the polls has prompted a round of recriminations by those who have been close...

NW OH: 2 judges square off for appellate court

12:05am Wednesday, November 01, 2006

The Toledo Blade is reporting this week on a race that should be on the radar of every pro-gun voter in Ohio's 6th Appellate District. (Not sure what pro-gun candidates will be appearing on your ballot next Tuesday? Click here to get your personalized slate card of pro-gun candidates!) Lucas County Common Pleas Judge Thomas Osowik is running against Buckeye Firearms Association endorsee and Judge...

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Will Ohio gun owners go for the Democrat?

12:10am Tuesday, October 31, 2006

By Gerard Valentino (This commentary has also been published at CNSNews.com ) Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Ken Blackwell has been described by some conservatives as a rising political star. Blackwell's platform includes support for the Second Amendment right to bear arms as well as fiscal and social conservatism. But that apparently hasn't helped him, as the latest polls put him...

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CNSNews: 'Mayors Against Illegal Guns' Preparing Their Assault

12:10am Friday, October 27, 2006

CNSNews.com is reporting that more than one hundred of the nation's mayors are breathing new life into the gun control movement. From the story: The "Mayors Against Illegal Guns Coalition," a bipartisan group of 109 mayors in 44 states, is meeting Thursday in Chicago to "share strategies in the fight against illegal guns." According to the coalition's website, those strategies include "how to...

Too many Buckeyes walking about in ''Condition White''

12:05am Friday, October 27, 2006

By Tim Inwood I know I will be preaching to the choir with this article. I hope that you will share this with family members and friends who have not taken the time to evaluate why they have not gotten their concealed handgun license. My fellow Buckeyes sometimes puzzle me. Of late we have been bombarded with stories to convince us that the nation and our state is currently awash in violent crime...

Drunk and Armed: On Duty with the Ohio State Highway Patrol

12:10am Thursday, October 26, 2006

Editor's Note Nov. 2, 2006 : At the time this story was posted, the tests commonly relied upon by the OSHP showed Trooper Joshua Risner to be intoxicated and no news outlets were questioning that "fact". At the request of the OSHP, additional tests not available to the general public were performed on Risner's body, bringing into question the validity of the standard tests. We are continuing to...