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The Rink Report: 2nd Congressional District GOP Primary

12:10am Thursday, April 27, 2006

By Collin Rink In this 2nd Edition of The Rink Report, we are examining the 2nd Congressional District Republican Primary race, which is just days away. This race is being fought between Congresswoman Jean Schmidt, and Bob McEwen. Buckeye Firearms Association has endorsed Congresswoman Schmidt. Challenger Bob McEwen, a Congressman from the Sixth Congressional District from 1981 until the start of...

Rasmussen poll shows Dem's growing lead over GOP gov candidates

12:05am Wednesday, April 26, 2006

Rasmussenreports.com has released its latest survey of the race for Ohio governor, which shows the likely Democratic nominee, Congressman Ted Strickland, maintaining hefty and growing leads over two potential Republican opponents. From the report: Strickland leads Republican frontrunner Ken Blackwell, 52% to 35%. In March he led Secretary of State Blackwell 50% to 40%. Strickland now leads...

NRA Endorses Steve Buehrer

10:28am Tuesday, April 25, 2006

DELTA – State Representative Steve Buehrer today received an important endorsement from the National Rifle Association (NRA) in his bid to succeed Lynn Wachtmann in Ohio’s first State Senate District. Wachtmann cannot serve another 4 years due to term limits. He has endorsed Buehrer. “Steve Buehrer has been a champion for gun owners in the Ohio House,” said Randy Kozuch, Director State and Local...

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Editorial: SB308 Will Protect Ohio's Right To Self-Defense

11:08am Monday, April 24, 2006

By Senator Larry A. Mumper Everyday, communities all across the country are touched by the damaging effects of violent crime. In fact, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, there were more than 1.3 million violent crimes—murder, forcible rape, aggravated assault or robbery—nationwide in 2004. Of these crimes, nearly 22 percent involved a weapon. Fortunately, over the last decade, the...

On May 2, about 1.5 million Ohioans will decide the future of your gun rights

12:10am Friday, April 21, 2006

By Chad D. Baus Eleven days from today, the polls open. Eleven days from today, a small minority of Ohioans will decide the political landscape of Ohio for years to come. How small a minority? Voter turnout for the last gubernatorial election-year primary in Ohio was just 19% of registered voters (1.35 million). When one considers that the number of hunters, sportsmen, CHL-holders, NRA members,...

Editorial: House Bill 347 improves Ohio's conceal carry

12:05am Thursday, April 20, 2006

April 19, 2006 The (Cincinnati.com) Community Press By Ohio Rep. Danny Bubp As many readers of this column know, I am a strong proponent of our Second Amendment right to bear arms. Last month, I reported in this column our Criminal Justice Committee in the Ohio House of Representatives was working diligently to bring House Bill 347 to the floor for a vote. I am pleased to report we have...

Pro-Gun Punditry: Wednesday's Buckeye State Roundabout

2:03pm Wednesday, April 19, 2006

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 worthy of mention. What follows is our weekly review of headlines from around the state though a pro-gun rights lens. From shootings at City Hall and campaign headquarters to Anti-DeWine editorials, these articles should be a part of your required...

Ladies Night at the Dillon Sportsman Center

12:05am Friday, April 14, 2006

Dillon Sportsman Center east of Newark, is holding their first ever ladies night, Thursday, May 11 (raindate May 18), 5:00PM-9:00PM. This is an opportunity for ladies, at no cost to them, to experience the introduction to some of the shooting sports. The evening is geared towards beginners, but all levels of experience are welcome to attend. Women will have the chance to shoot rifles, shotguns...