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Brady Center calls for ban on popular hunting ammo

12:05am Friday, December 28, 2007

By Jeff Riley In the wake of two mass shootings in Colorado, it is no surprise that the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence is calling for more gun control. They start by falsely claiming that the now expired 1994 "Assault Weapons" ban could have prevent both shootings. Not true, as both the weapons used in the shootings in Omaha and Colorado would not have been banned under the provisions of...

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Report: Ohio hunters, anglers spend $1.9 billion

12:10am Thursday, December 27, 2007

By Dave Golowenski Columbus Dispatch ...Calling Ohio's 1.5 million hunters and anglers "among the most prominent and influential of all demographic groups," the report says these outdoor enthusiasts spend more than $1.9 billion a year on hunting and fishing. That dollar outlay puts Ohio ninth among the 50 states. The report was issued by the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation, an advocacy group...

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Thank goodness she WASN'T a security guard

12:10am Wednesday, December 26, 2007

By Jeff Riley Like most pro-gun activists, I have been following the media accounts of the shooting that occurred at the New Life Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It seems that, just like Eric Flack of WLW here in Cincinnati , they report incorrect facts or leave out important information relevant to the story. Case in point: I keep reading or hearing reports referring to Jeanne Assam, the...

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Poll: Majority in U.S. poll support gun ownership rights

12:05am Wednesday, December 26, 2007

CNN is reporting (no doubt with some disappointment) that despite almost a century of attempts by anti-gun Constitutiona revisionists, nearly two-thirds of Americans still know the truth - that the Constitution guarantees each person the right to bear arms. Click 'Read More' for the story. From the story : In all, 65 percent said they thought the Constitution ensures that right, and 31 percent...

Merry Christmas from Buckeye Firearms Association

12:05am Tuesday, December 25, 2007

Merry Christmas to one and all from all of us at Buckeye Firearms Association. Our best gift is the friendship and support given by each of you throughout the year. As we reflect on the year’s passing, we count our many blessings, remember our losses, and give thanks for those who helped us through it all. We each need to take time to appreciate our friends and family during this special time of...

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The season for giving - to your favorite pro-gun organizations!

11:05am Monday, December 24, 2007

As the year draws to a close, may of us make year end donations. We donate to our church or charities that do good work throughout the year. For those who itemize their Federal tax return, it’s also a way to lower the tax bill. We have compiled a few organizations that you might want to include in your year-end donations. Not all of these are deductible under IRS rules. Click 'Read More' to...

Space Works To Preserve Gunowners’ Rights and Eliminate Gun Tax

12:05am Monday, December 24, 2007

Washington, D.C. -- Standing up for the rights of gun owners, [Democrat] Congressman Zack Space (OH-18) today announced the introduction of the Comprehensive Firearms Reform Act of 2007. Space’s legislation would strike a blow against the excessive infringement of Second Amendment rights at the hands of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (BATFE). This bill makes corrections...

Political parody sparks pre-Christmas gun purchases

12:10am Friday, December 21, 2007

By Chad D. Baus No, it isn't a real fundraiser, but a political satirist's joke about former Senator Fred Thompson's staunch support for gun rights actually seems to be gaining traction on the Presidential candidate's own website. From the political parody column, entitled "Fred Fundraiser Targets $6M in Guns Pre-Christmas" , published on ScrappleFace.com: Republican Presidential candidate Fred...