When did running away become a good idea?

By Ken Hanson

In Part One of my article on the Stand Your Ground laws being introduced across the country, I examined the most important part of these bills – returning the presumption of innocence to those who act in self-defense. If you did not read that article, it is highly suggested you go back and read it, as this article builds upon the prior article.

Broadly speaking, these bills implement two categories of changes. First, as we examined in part 1, a presumption against the bad guy is reestablished, and the person acting in self-defense is granted civil and criminal immunity for their actions. The second category of change is elimination of the duty to retreat. It is this change, more than the others, that creates hysteria among the social engineering crowds who claim it is nothing more than a license to murder. (After all, it is very hard to argue against creating a presumption against a felon, so this is the only area they have left to argue against.)

But just what is the duty to retreat, and where does it come from?

Claire Marvin, Owner of NASR, and Rep. Jim Aslanides invite you to an event supporting

Attorney General Jim Petro, Candidate for Governor

Along with

State Senator Joy Padgett, Candidate for Lt. Governor

Wednesday, April 12th
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

The New Albany Shooting Range
10299 Johnstown Road
New Albany, Ohio

$25 per person

Please make checks payable to "Petro for Governor", and send to:

NASR Petro Event
c/o Joey Lee
4824 Archdale Lane
Columbus, OH 43214

Kindly please notify Joey Lee via email that your check has been mailed, so that your R.S.V.P. can be confirmed:

JoeyLee1911@yahoo.com

March 28, 2006
Washington Times

The Federal Election Commission voted 6-0 yesterday morning in favor of campaign-finance rules that will leave political speech on the Internet mostly unregulated.

"It didn't take long to reach a decision," said FEC spokesman Ian Stirton. "All six members voted in favor."

The rules approved by the FEC will give Web sites, blogs and e-mails the same exemption that is provided to newspapers that cover political campaigns.

That means bloggers can promote or criticize federal candidates and issues without fear of financial penalty.

Click on the "Read More..." link below for more excerpts and a link to the complete story.

The NRA is reporting that the Nebraska legislature has passed Right to Carry legislation and Governor Heineman has pledged to sign it into law.

Nebraska is poised to become the 48th State to have some form of Right to Carry. There are now 38 states that are shall issue, and Nebraska will be the 39th shall issue state.

Buckeye Firearms Association wishes to offer our congratulations to our grassroots brothers and sisters in Nebraska who have worked so hard for so long in their efforts to pass concealed carry legislation.

Ohio residents need to keep in mind that there is no reciprocity agreement yet. Nebraska's law will not go into effect until January 1, 2007.

Click on the "Read More..." link below for a visual graphic depicting America's Right to Carry progress.

Related Story:

CCRKBA: AND THEN ONLY TWO REMAINED; CCRKBA HAILS PASSAGE OF CCW BILL IN NEBRASKA

Senator Lynn Wachtmann (R-1) has introduced companion legislation to HB541, the castle doctrine legislation introduced in the House by Rep. Steve Buehrer.

SB308 is an identical bill, and shows there is support in the Senate to pass this needed legislation.

Senator Wachtmann is a long-time friend and advocate for Ohio gun owners. He is term-limited in the Senate, and Buckeye Firearms Assocation has endorsed him in the May 2 primary for the 75th House District (Henry, Putman, Paulding, and Van Wert Counties) Your support for campaign is appreciated.

Click on the "Read More..." link below to see if your Senator co-sponsored this legislation, and to read updates on similar legislation from other states.

In addition to Senator Wachtmann, the list of co-sponsors includes:

Hearings were held this week on two bills Buckeye Firearms is watching.

Tuesday, HB541 had sponsor testimony in the House Criminal Justice Committee. This bill is often referred to as “Castle Doctrine” legislation, but is also known by “Stand your Ground”, “Victim Bill of Rights” and several other names. Its primary sponsor is Representative Steve Buehrer (R-74)

Wednesday, the Senate Judiciary heard sponsor testimony from Representative Jim Aslanides (R-94) on his HB347, the concealed carry fix it bill.

Click on the "Read More..." link below for details of the hearings.

March 28, 2006

By Vic Kohring

Twenty-Five years ago, on March 30, 1981, President Ronald Reagan was
shot by a confused young man attempting to impress actress Jody Foster.
Why murdering a president would impress Foster is one question
apparently John Hinckley never asked himself. But Reagan not only
forgave Hinckley, he never once brought up the issue of gun control.

To we Alaskans, gun control is a favorite topic of discussion and the
goal of many liberals in the Lower 48. We in the North know better. Guns
are needed tools and, secondly, a source of sport.

Our progress in defense of the Second Amendment comes from a surprising
individual, Democrat Rep. Eric Croft. His legislation to eliminate
concealed-carry requirements, House Bill 102, was signed into law in
2004. We should thank him for both his perseverance and support of the
right to keep and bear arms. Which brings up an interesting question.
Are you aware that a teenager growing up in America sees tens of
thousands of rifle and pistol killings on TV by the time he or she is
16? And yet, not one in 100 is aware of the nation's premier rifle and
pistol competition at Camp Perry, Ohio, held each year in August.

Much of America's media is so biased against guns and private ownership
of weapons, that we are not told of all the peaceful and legitimate uses
of guns in our nation. With the exception of the History Channel and
occasional specials on other channels, most young people think of guns
as killing machines and only killing machines.

For the complete story, visit Frontiersman.com.