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Buckeye Firearms endorses Ted Strickland in Democratic Primary for Governor

2:30pm Thursday, April 27, 2006

By Jim Irvine Buckeye Firearms Association is proud to endorse Ted Strickland for Governor of Ohio in the May 2 Democratic primary election. Mr. Strickland grew up hunting in Appalachian Ohio. As a child he learned that guns are tools to put food on the table. As an adult he understands that concealed carry to protect your family is equally important. Congressmen Strickland has been a consistent...

SD31 Republican Primary Clarification

2:23pm Thursday, April 27, 2006

Contrary to a recent campaign mailing by Representative Ron Hood, he is not currently endorsed by Buckeye Firearms Association in the upcoming May 2nd Republican primary for Ohio 31st Senate District. Hood's campaign letter specifically states "This record has earned me the endorsement of the...Buckeye Firearms Association..." As a grassroots organization run by volunteers, Buckeye Firearms is...

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Buckeye Firearms Assn introduces personalized 2006 Primary Voter Guide Generator

12:15am Thursday, April 27, 2006

Buckeye Firearms Association is proud to announce the launch of our 2006 Primary Voter Guide Generator , which will enable pro-gun voters to receive a personalized Voter Guide via email. "Typically, a voter guide will contain a great deal of information that does not pertain to an individual voter," said Southwest Ohio Chair Joe Eaton. "Therefore in the past it has been up to the voter to educate...

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,...