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Exposed: The Buckeye State's Anti-Gun Puppetmaster

by Chad D. Baus

12:05am Wednesday, January 04, 2006

How Ohio's Gun Ban Extremists Try to Create the Illusion of Public Support for Gun Control In just a few short weeks, it'll be that time again. Time for a new self-defense bill to begin hearings before the Ohio General Assembly. Time for the anti-gun media to begin crying foul about any attempt to limit their access to CHL-holders' private information. Time for Ohio's resident gun ban extremist,...

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Another journalist sees the up-sides of self-defense preparations

12:05am Tuesday, January 03, 2006

The Canton Repository has published an excellent article written by a journalist who sat through a recent concealed handgun license course offered at The Firing Line in Canal Fulton. The article details some of the students who participated in the class, and describes the course itself. Perhaps the opening few paragraphs will do more than anything in terms of helping readers understand the need...

Gun rights group to Canadian PM: Don't blame U.S. for your crimes and criminals

12:05am Monday, January 02, 2006

For Immediate Release Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms BELLEVUE, WA – Reacting to the accusation from Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin that the United States is "exporting violence," the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms (CCRKBA) said Martin is trying to scapegoat an entire nation for his own failed leadership, and for crimes committed by his own...

2005: A Year in Self-Defense

12:10am Friday, December 30, 2005

By Ken Hanson Esq. It is the end of 2005. A time to gather with family and loved ones and enjoy the season together. A time to reflect on the year’s accomplishments and failures. A time to resolve to do better in the coming year. For me, as we look forward to a very exciting legislative year, it is a time to look at the predictions of the two sides of the concealed carry debate and examine how...

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Op-Ed: Checking in with the Second Amendment

12:05am Friday, December 30, 2005

An outdoors writer from Crawfordsville, Indiana has published an excellent column on current events regarding gun control and politics. The volume of hate emails has dribbled off considerably so I think it is a good time to check in with Second Amendment issues and see what kind of vitriol we might dredge up from a few of the regular readers/cranks. Our first item is an article from the Boston...

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''Why would an average citizen WANT to own a handgun...''

12:05am Thursday, December 29, 2005

"...in this modern day and age?" By Bob Harsanje “Are you kidding ?!?” my longtime business acquaintance inquired mid-bite during lunch. His incredulous look spoke volumes. “No, I’m not kidding,” I matter-of-factly replied. “What would make you think I’m kidding? He laid his fork on the plate and cleared his throat. “Well,” he measured carefully, “you just don’t seem like the type.” “The type?” I...

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Pro-Gun Punditry: Wednesday's Buckeye State Roundabout

3:16pm Wednesday, December 28, 2005

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 what can only be described as an extremely violent week for defenseless victims, to news of another Congressional...

2006 Promises To Be Exciting Outdoor Year

10:51am Wednesday, December 28, 2005

By Larry S. Moore I’ve often said when it comes to outdoor recreation and hunting opportunities, we are indeed blessed to be living “in the good old days”. I believe that 2006 may be one of the best outdoor years yet. There were lots of issues in 2005 and many remain but the outlook for hunting and other outdoor recreation is bright. Sadly, 2005 was the last Grand American Trapshoot held in...