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Sen. Padgett introduces Senate version of House firearms legislation as SB252

1:48pm Friday, January 13, 2006

Buckeye Firearms Association is pleased to announce that Senator Joy Padgett, a 2004 Buckeye Firearms Association endorsee, has introduced a companion bill to Rep. Jim Aslanides' comprehensive firearms law reform legislation. Senate Bill 252, which mirrors HB347 to the letter, already has 19 co-sponsors. The practice of introducing concurrent legislation has often been done in past sessions, and...

HB296 Apprentice Hunting License Bill: Senate hearing scheduled January 18

12:10am Friday, January 13, 2006

House Bill 296 has been added to the Senate Agriculture Committee agenda for proponent & opponent testimony on November 16 at 9:00 a.m.. The purpose for Wednesday's hearing is so that the committee may hear testimony on HB296 from persons wishing to provide public testimony. USSA 2005 Patriot Award-winner Larry S. Moore will be on hand to offer proponent testimony on behalf of the Buckeye...

FEATURE: Attorney's Revealing Testimony on HB347

12:10am Thursday, January 12, 2006

In his personal time, attorney and author Ken Hanson volunteers as Buckeye Firearms Association's Legislative Chair, but on Tuesday, January 10, he testified as a proponent of House Bill 347 on behalf of his many clients. Hanson's testimony offers extraordinary insight into the reasons why Ohio's two year-old concealed carry law is in need of reform. Chairman Latta and Representatives: Thank you...

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Another Buckeye State firing range opening soon

12:05am Thursday, January 12, 2006

By Ken Hanson In yet another indication of the widespread success of Ohio’s Concealed Carry Law, The Vandalia Range and Armory will be open for business by the end of January, 2006. For the second time in three months, a new range is being opened in the greater Dayton area. Located at 100 Corporate Center Drive, Vandalia, Ohio 45377, the range is a brand new, modern shooting facility. Tenatively...

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Pro-Gun Punditry: Wednesday's Buckeye State Roundabout

3:28pm Wednesday, January 11, 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 details on several self-defense shootings to more victims in "no-guns" zones, this article deserves be a part of your required...

Ohio candidate for U.S. Congress takes concealed carry class

8:16pm Tuesday, January 10, 2006

The Lima News is reporting that State Representative Mike Gilb, a two-time Buckeye Firearms Association endorsee who recently announced his candidacy for U.S. Congress in the 4th Congressional District, recently took part in a concealed carry training class in Allen County. From the story: State Rep. Mike Gilb wanted to get a good look at the training for carrying concealed weapons, especially...

Not the Same Old Doctors and Guns Article

5:00am Monday, January 09, 2006

By Gerard Valentino (This commentary has also been published at CNSNews.com ! Politicians, scientists and the American public have now accepted gun-control as a failed social experiment resulting in the proliferation of concealed-carry laws nationwide. The medical profession, however, stands as one of the few remaining special interest groups that still believe in disarming law-abiding citizens...

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Are you crazy to carry a gun…or crazy not to?

12:10am Friday, January 06, 2006

By Dean Rieck Recently, a liberal friend of mine said that people who want a gun for protection are just plain crazy. My friend’s argument was that you’re a lot more likely to die in a car accident or a fire. The likelihood that you’ll be killed by a burglar who breaks into your home or a hoodlum who jumps you in a dark parking lot, my friend said, are about the same as getting struck by...