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Op-Ed: Taft's Last Chance to Help the Party He's Hurting

12:15am Monday, May 22, 2006

By Gerard Valentino (This commentary has also been published at CNSNews.com ) The Ohio Republican Party still is reeling from several high profile scandals, including a misdemeanor ethics conviction against current Governor Bob Taft. Taft, with his dismal 14% approval rating, has emerged as the greatest threat to the Republican Party retaining control of Ohio's executive and legislative branch...

Op-Ed: As good as their word

12:10am Monday, May 22, 2006

May 18, 2006 By Cam Edwards The line in the sand has been drawn. Either you stand with the 2nd amendment or against it. And this time, there’ll be penalties for infringing on the rights of law abiding Americans. The National Rifle Association is issuing a challenge to our nation’s mayors and police chiefs: sign a pledge that you will never take the guns from those you serve. The impetus for this...

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HB347 & HB541: Senate Proponent/ Opponent hearings scheduled next week!

12:15am Friday, May 19, 2006

Rep. Steve Buehrer's Castle Doctrine/ Stand Your Ground legislation, HB541, has been added to the House Criminal Justice Committee's agenda for May 23 at 2:30 p.m. in Statehouse Room 121. The purpose for Tuesday's hearing is so that the committee may hear testimony on HB541 from proponents and opponents of the legislation, and other interested parties. Ken Hanson, Buckeye Firearms Association's...

What should gun owners make of a DDN warning about Ted Strickland?

12:10am Friday, May 19, 2006

By Chad D. Baus In commentary that appeared this week in the Dayton Daily News, staff writer Martin Gottlieb provides an alleged history of Ted Strickland on the gun issue. The op-ed begins like this: Ted Strickland is supposed to be a different kind of Democrat. That image is built largely around the gun issue. The shorthand description of Strickland in the national media is generally some...

HB347 Hearing Wrap: YOUR HELP NEEDED!

9:02am Thursday, May 18, 2006

By Linda Walker The Senate Criminal Justice committee heard additional testimony for HB347 on Wednesday. This hearing, like last week's at which Larry Moore testified on behalf of Buckeye Firearms Assoc., was for proponent, opponent and all interested parties. The hearing wrapped up with 5 individuals giving testimony. Less than compelling opponent testimony was given by gun ban extremist Toby...

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Op-Ed: Friendly Fire

12:05am Thursday, May 18, 2006

If McCain’s going to claim he’s a conservative on guns, then he’s got some explaining to do. May 17, 2006 NationalReview.com By John R. Lott. Jr. With presidential primaries just over two-and-a-half years away, John McCain is moving back towards Republican conservatives. On some issues, from campaign finance to illegal immigration to global warming, he isn’t even trying to convince conservatives...

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Federal Legislation That Will Affect Your Gun Rights: Part 2

12:10am Tuesday, May 16, 2006

By Chris Chumita We may have won some of the battles lately, but we haven’t won the war. The anti-gun organizations will not be content until we are totally unarmed and left defenseless. It is up to us to be aware of their attacks on our gun rights and oppose them every step of the way. The Buckeye Firearms Association’s web site will help keep you current on the local and state issues. Web sites...

Education Guide Lesson #14: The Right to Keep and Bear...What?

12:05am Tuesday, May 16, 2006

Yet another eye-opening study course has been added to the Buckeye Firearms Association Education Guide . The Second Amendment Definition of "Arms" by Alo Konsen, http://www.brainshavings.com The Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution reads in its entirety, "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...