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Two-time PAC endorsee helps open state-of-the-art shooting facility

12:15am Tuesday, November 15, 2005

The Dayton Daily News is reporting that the Miami Valley's newest shooting range — accommodating pistol, rifle and archery — opened last weekend, featuring the only civilian-use live fire simulator in America. And among the list of owners is a name that many Ohio gun owners from the area will recognize... From the story: Lauhorner Indoor Arms & Archery Adventure is a state-of-the-art indoor...

GOA Fighting to Win the Hearts & Minds of the Next Generation

12:05am Tuesday, November 15, 2005

-- Ask Your Reps. to Attend Important Congressional Briefing on Education Gun Owners of America E-Mail Alert 8001 Forbes Place, Suite 102, Springfield, VA 22151 Phone: 703-321-8585 / FAX: 703-321-8408 http://www.gunowners.org Friday, November 11, 2005 Education. In the long-run, it will determine the outcome of many political battles that are yet to come. Right now, the civics education that is...

Buckeye Firearms Association Endorses HB296, Apprentice Hunting License Bill

12:15am Monday, November 14, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 14, 2005 CLEVELAND - Buckeye Firearms Association is excited to announce its endorsement of House Bill 296. The bill’s primary sponsor, Representative Steve Buehrer (R-Delta), has again taken the lead to improve hunting and firearms laws in Ohio. House Bill 296, commonly titled the Apprentice Hunting License Bill, will: Permit new hunters and trappers, either young...

Two previous PAC endorsees may face off in race for state Attorney General

12:10am Monday, November 14, 2005

The Cleveland Plain Dealer is reporting that Democrat State Sen. Marc Dann announced his entry into the race to replace Jim Petro for Attorney General in Ohio. Sen. Dann was a 2004 endorsee of this political action committee, and voted for Ohioans' right to carry a firearm for self-defense. Sen. Dann participated in an open carry 'Defense Walk' organized by Rick Kaleda back in 2003. Kaleda is now...

Only 115 people observe Mentel Ban deadline

by Chad D. Baus

8:51am Friday, November 11, 2005

The Columbus Dispatch is reporting that only 115 people responded to an order from Columbus City Council to register guns that the law defines as assault weapons. The ban took effect yesterday. From the article: "As of today, buying or selling an assault weapon in the city is illegal," Ralph Jones, a city licensing officer who handled the registrations, said yesterday. It’s also illegal to own...

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HB296: House PROPONENT hearing scheduled November 16

12:05am Friday, November 11, 2005

House Bill 296 has been added to the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee agenda for proponent testimony on November 16 at 8:30 a.m. in the Statehouse Room 116. 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...

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HB347: House hearing scheduled November 15 for Sponsor testimony

12:15pm Thursday, November 10, 2005

House Bill 347 has been added to the House Committee on Criminal Justice's agenda for Sponsor-only testimony on November 15 at 2:30 p.m. in Statehouse Room 121. The purpose for Tuesday's hearing is so that the committee may hear testimony on HB347 from its primary sponsor, Rep. Jim Aslanides. Rep. Aslanides will no doubt enjoy having a full hearing room to speak to, so if your schedule allows,...

ODNR Extends Hotline Hours During Deer-Gun Hunting Seasons

10:24am Thursday, November 10, 2005

Ohioans encouraged to report wildlife violations, illegal activity COLUMBUS, OH - Ohioans seeking information about the upcoming white-tailed deer hunting seasons or individuals seeking to report violations of state wildlife laws can take advantage of extended call center hours from November 19 to December 4, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The 1...