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Coughlin may seek GOP nomination for U.S. Senate, challenge anti-gun Sen. Sherrod Brown

7:00am Thursday, April 07, 2011

by Chad D. Baus Last week we reported that Ohio Treasurer of State Josh Mandel (R), who has earned the endorsement of Buckeye Firearms Association in several previous campaigns, is reportedly leaning toward a run for the U.S. Senate in 2012. We are pleased to report that another former BFA endorsee is also considering a run. From the Dayton Daily News : Former state Sen. Kevin Coughlin, a...

March sees 15% increase in firearms sales checks over same month last year

3:00pm Wednesday, April 06, 2011

The March 2011 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figure of 990,840 is an increase of 15 percent over the NSSF-adjusted NICS figure of 861,408 in March 2010. For comparison, the unadjusted March 2011 NICS figure of 1,437,709 is an increase of 11.3 percent over the unadjusted NICS figure of 1,291,618 in March 2010. The adjusted NICS data was derived by NSSF by...

Six years' hard work: Lawful concealed carry on TARTA buses is finally recognized

by Chad D. Baus

7:00am Wednesday, April 06, 2011

Immediately after passage of Ohio's concealed carry law in 2004, the Toledo Area Regional Transportation Agency (TARTA) banned concealed handgun license-holders (CHLs) from their stations and buses , despite Section 9 of the legislation which became Ohio's concealed carry law (House Bill 12) having clearly prohibited such action . Pro-gun activists, including those represented by this political...

Op-Ed: Obama triangulates on gun control

3:00pm Tuesday, April 05, 2011

by Chuck Norris Loyal readers will recall that I warned last year of the perfect storm approaching on gun control. Now, with the Tucson tragedy as a stepping stone, and with eyes firmly focused on his re-election, the president has finally opened a campaign to appease his base on the polarizing issue of gun control. Let me completely disclose my position: I am a strong Second Amendment advocate...

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Plain Dealer reporter takes Ohio concealed carry class; turns from fear to confidence

7:00am Tuesday, April 05, 2011

by Chad D. Baus Yet another journalist for an Ohio news organization has taken a concealed handgun course and come away impressed. Cleveland Plain Dealer writer Andrea Simakis attended a class in Euclid, Ohio, and wrote about her experience in an article entitled " From gun-shy to gun-savvy: Weapons-handling class turns fear into confidence ." When I walked into Mitch Houser's Right to Carry...

Op-ed: Young Man Control - The next step in the liberal campaign against violence

3:00pm Monday, April 04, 2011

by P. J. O'Rourke Liberals could not prove their argument that the Tucson shootings were caused by the violent words of conservatives. Liberals then changed their argument: The Tucson shootings were caused by the violent possessions of conservatives. That is, the shootings were caused by private ownership of firearms. Proven, tautologically speaking. Another thing liberals say that doesn't need...

The Pen is Mightier Than The Gun

7:00am Monday, April 04, 2011

by Ken Hanson BFA's Gerard Valentino recently published an excellent article on the 100th birthday of the 1911. Enjoying this article, while at the same time wishing BFA's Linda Walker better luck running for the NRA Board of Directors than I had, reminded me of the 2008 NRA convention in Louisville. This was a special time for me, as the NRA was giving me recognition for my legal work at this...

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Ohio’s New Fishing, Hunting and Trapping License and Permit Sales System is Up

3:00pm Friday, April 01, 2011

Customers Should Buy Their Licenses and Permits Early to Avoid Lines Ohio's 2011-12 fishing, hunting and trapping licenses and permits are on sale now, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife. "Some agents have decided not to continue to sell licenses and others have decided to join as authorized license sales agents. Don't assume the place where you...