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Police, Firefighters Urge Support For Bill To Arm Tactical Medics

by Chad D. Baus

3:00pm Friday, November 18, 2016

The Gongwer News Service is reporting that police and emergency medical personnel told a House committee this week that a pending bill ( HB 529 ) to arm tactical medical responders would enable them to better protect victims and themselves. Those testifying were met with objections from Rep. John Boccieri (D-Alliance). From the article : The representative's sticking point is language granting...

Your Tactical Training Scenario…Nosy Shopper

by Greg Ellifritz

3:00pm Thursday, November 17, 2016

Imagine standing in line at the grocery store waiting as your spouse pays for your purchases. As your spouse keys in the pin number for the debit card, a man behind you in line pushes past you and begins trying to see the numbers your spouse is inputting on the keypad. You tell the man to step back. He ignores you and continues to try to get a closer look at your spouse’s pin number. What do you...

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GOP: Pass bill to restore Second Amendment rights

by Jeff Knox

7:00am Thursday, November 17, 2016

In the wee hours of the morning of Nov. 9, a collective sigh of relief flowed from the hearts of millions of American gun owners. Hillary Clinton and the Democratic Party had pushed gun control as a major issue in the election, raising serious anxiety among GunVoters. In the end, that GunVoter concern exacted a heavy toll. While GunVoters can’t take sole credit for Hillary Clinton’s defeat, we...

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8 Quality Carry Guns for Under $400…Or Not

by Greg Ellifritz

3:00pm Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Guns and Ammo ’s online magazine ran an article touting the 8 best “quality” handguns available for under $400. I like the premise of the article, but I can’t say that I agree with the author’s choices. Check out the article HERE . The author chooses the following guns as “affordable, reliable carry guns“. I don’t think he’s ever shot any of these monstrosities. Let’s take a look at his list: 1)...

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BFA endorsees to pack Senate majority leadership for 132nd General Assembly

by Chad D. Baus

7:00am Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Buckeye Firearms Association endorsees have been elected by Senate Republicans to a majority of leadership positions for the 132nd General Assembly, which convenes in January. The incoming Senate Republican Caucus elected BFA "A+"-rated Sen. Larry Obhof to serve as Senate President. The other members of next year's Senate Republican leadership team are: "A"-rated Sen. Bob Peterson (R-Sabina),...

Why your firearms training MUST include stress inoculation drills

by Gary Evens

3:00pm Tuesday, November 15, 2016

The FBI has decided to switch back to the 9mm Luger/Parabellum cartridge after using the more powerful .40 S&W cartridge for many years. Their move away from the 9mm was prompted by the 1986 Miami shootout between FBI agents armed with 9mm handguns and two armed robbers where the rounds fired by the FBI agents proved to be woefully lacking in stopping power. The FBI began experimenting with...

BFA endorsees to pack House majority leadership for 132nd General Assembly

by Chad D. Baus

7:00am Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Buckeye Firearms Association endorsees have been elected by House Republicans to a majority of leadership positions for the 132nd General Assembly, which convenes in January. The incoming House Republican Caucus elected BFA "A"-rated Rep. Cliff Rosenberger to continue serving as speaker of the House. The other members of next year's House Republican leadership team are: "B+"-rated Rep. Kirk...

Multiple pro-gun rights bills scheduled for hearings in House committee

by Chad D. Baus

3:00pm Monday, November 14, 2016

Chairman Ron Maag has announced that the House State Government Committee will be hearing testimony on multiple pro-gun rights bills this week. On Wednesday, November 16 at 2:30 p.m. in Room 121, the committee will hear: Propontent testimony on SB 199 (Active Duty Armed Forces Concealed Carry/ Handgun Transfer), which seeks to modify Ohio law to allow our active duty military to carry firearms...