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Two-time Buckeye Firearms Assoc. endorsee urges defeat of Issues 2-5

12:15am Wednesday, November 02, 2005

By Chad D. Baus On October 25, I listened in as Rep. Jim Trakas addressed attendees at the Fulton County Republican party's annual Fall picnic. In a speech that I expected to be a kickoff for his 2006 bid to become Ohio's next Secretary of State, this strong friend to gun-owners spent very little time discussing himself or his campaign. The focus of his attention? Defeating Issues 2, 3, 4 and 5...

NRA 1st VP to Speak at the Ohio Rifle & Pistol Association's Annual Meeting!

12:10am Wednesday, November 02, 2005

Please plan to attend the Ohio Rifle & Pistol Association's 2005 Annual Meeting on Saturday, November 12. Located at the Canton McKinley Rifle and Pistol Club, about 8 miles southeast of Hartville, Ohio, this venue is 10-12 miles from the Akron-Canton Airport. Committee Meetings begin at 8:30 a.m., followed by lunch at 12:00 p.m. A Membership Meeting will be held at 2:00 p.m. The Banquet at 6...

Virtual Hunting: Entertainment or Alternative Hunting Opportunity?

12:10am Tuesday, November 01, 2005

Recently, NBC4i.com published a story examining an Internet phenomenon known as "virtual hunting", and noting that Ohio Division of Wildlife Officials would like to see Ohio join the 13 states, including Michigan, that have outlawed virtual hunting. Two of Buckeye Firearms Association's resident experts on hunting have taken a look at some of the complex questions surrounding the practice of "...

State of Michigan considers Castle Doctrine, cops discount gun ban lobby

12:05am Tuesday, November 01, 2005

The Port Huron (MI) Times Herald is reporting that legislation introduced in the Michigan state House would allow residents who feel they are being threatened to use force against an intruder without facing criminal or civil prosecution. From the story: The legislation, introduced by state Reps. Tom Casperon, R-Escanaba, and Rick Jones, R-Grand Ledge, will allow a resident to use whatever force...

Dayton newspaper reports 'short list' of running mates revealed for Blackwell

12:10am Monday, October 31, 2005

The Dayton Daily News is reporting that State Rep. John White, R-Kettering, and Sen. Jim Jordan, R-Urbana, are on Secretary of State J. Kenneth Blackwell's "short list" of possible lieutenant governor running mates in next year's governor's race. Buckeye Firearms Association can report that both of the named front-runners have a strong history of supporting gun rights for individuals. Click on...

Canadian security analyst: Blaming America for our gun problem is prejudicial

12:05am Monday, October 31, 2005

After weeks of blaming America for the increasingly public failure of gun control in their country, the Canadian Press is reporting that even as U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice offered assurances that the United States is cooperating to try to stop the smuggling of guns into that country, Canadian officials are being told to look to their own policies rather than focus blame on America...

2nd Amendment supporter promoting Central OH Meet & Greet

12:00pm Friday, October 28, 2005

Buckeye Firearms Association is pleased to pass on word of a Central Ohio Meet & Greet to be held in Pickerington, OH on Sunday, November 6. Event organizer Linda Walker originally announced the event to fellow Buckeye Firearms Association volunteers in the Columbus-area, and also on several Internet discussion forums. Walker also asked Gerard Valentino, Buckeye Firearms Association Central...

Congresswoman Jean Schmidt completes CCW course, urges improvements to OH law

12:20am Friday, October 28, 2005

On October 15th, Congresswoman Jean Schmidt of Ohio's Second District attended and successfully completed a Concealed Handgun License training class held in the Clermont County town of Miamiville, near Cincinnati. Instructor Collin Rink, co-owner of FRST training ( www.frst.org ), and Buckeye Firearms Association volunteer said, "I was very impressed with Congresswoman Schmidt. She has been a...