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ODNR Offers Special Deer Hunts on Four State Nature Preserves

3:00pm Tuesday, September 02, 2014

COLUMBUS, OH - In an effort to control deer populations affecting native plant communities, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) will coordinate special deer hunts at four state nature preserves across the state. High quality habitats at several state nature preserves have been negatively impacted by over-browsing deer. One example is Ohio's state wildflower, the large-flowered...

Headline: Lancaster Woman Scares Off Bat-Wielding Attackers By Pulling Gun On Them

by Chad D. Baus

7:00am Tuesday, September 02, 2014

An Ohio concealed handgun license-holder is reported to have been able to fend off two attackers by drawing her pistol. She did not have to fire. A complete list of known incidents involving Ohio CHL-holders defending themselves is available here . Chad D. Baus is the Buckeye Firearms Association Secretary, BFA PAC Vice Chairman, and an NRA-certified firearms instructor. He is the editor of...

Judge Says Maryland Ugly-Gun Ban is OK

by Jeff Knox

7:00am Monday, September 01, 2014

A Federal Judge in Maryland has declared that the state’s ban on AR and AK-pattern rifles and ammunition magazines capable of holding over 10 rounds is not unconstitutional because, she says, these rifles, among the most popular guns in the country, are not “commonly possessed for lawful purposes,” are especially dangerous, and that banning them does not present a significant burden to people...

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The Concealed Carry Fashion Show Hosted by Northeast Ohio Scheduled for September 2014

3:00pm Friday, August 29, 2014

REALIZE Firearms Awareness Coalition in conjunction with the Northeastern Chapter of A Girl and A Gun are hosting the Fashion Show event at the Tanglewood Country Club in Chagrin Falls, Ohio the evening of September 17th. Live models will demonstrate a variety of concealed carry options for women. REALIZE Firearms Awareness Coalition is a not for profit organization that spends their time and...

The Danger of Entering the Virtual World

by Don Boal

7:00am Friday, August 29, 2014

The Internet offers unlimited abilities for the user to conduct research, communicate with others, distribute information or find entertainment. Unlimited information is at the users’ fingertips. While many people can use the internet without getting themselves in trouble, there is a serious danger for younger users that are not mature enough to understand the dangers that are present. There is...

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Ignorant Writers Issue Dire Pistol Prediction

3:00pm Thursday, August 28, 2014

The Army is talking about adopting a new pistol and, according to Maureen Mackey of the Fiscal Times, “when that happens, America’s emergency rooms better be prepared for the carnage that’s likely to follow.” Previously, freelance anti-gun writer Matt Valentine made a similar prediction in The Atlantic. Along with their apparent predisposition against guns, Mackey and Valentine base their...

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The Sound of Ignorance is Deafening - Why a reporter’s stupid question is important

by Jeff Knox

7:00am Thursday, August 28, 2014

Recent events in the St. Louis suburb of Ferguson, Missouri have captured the nation’s attention. Violent protests, looting, police deploying with armored vehicles, teargas, and military-style weapons and uniforms, all spurred by the fatal shooting of a young man in the middle of a busy street in the middle of the day. Reporters have flocked to the area, as have professional rabble-rousers like...

NHF Day is Only a Month Away

3:00pm Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Help Support Conservation Efforts on September 27, 2014 SPRINGFIELD, Mo.- Only a month away, National Hunting and Fishing Day is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the conservation efforts of outdoorsmen and women across the nation. Outdoor enthusiasts everywhere are encouraged to participate at their nearest event. To find the event closest to you, visit http://www.nhfday.org . Always the...