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House Democrats Outline Gun Control Agenda for 116th Congress

7:00am Wednesday, November 28, 2018

With anti-gun Democrats back in control of the House of Representatives come January, now is the time to prepare for a new onslaught on the Second Amendment. Emboldened by the mere thought of controlling the lower chamber, we are already seeing the warning signs of what will come for the next two years. First, virtually all Democrat leadership positions are likely to be filled by long-time anti-...

Washington Post Advice Columnist Gets it Right on Irrational Fear of School Shootings

7:00am Tuesday, November 27, 2018

These days the cynical adage “if it bleeds, it leads” seems as applicable to the news media as ever. This is all the more reason that Washington Post advice columnist Carolyn Hax should be applauded for a recent piece where she sought to quell her readers’ out-sized fears about school shootings. Titled, “ Apply the empirical method to your school-shooting anxieties ,” Hax urged her readers to...

City of Toledo questions gun manufacturers; says "unsuccessful" answers will result in no contracts

by Chad D. Baus

7:00am Monday, November 26, 2018

Earlier this month, the City of Toledo announced a new policy that says it will only purchase firearms from "responsible" gun companies. In order to determine which companies are "responsible," city officials say they will ask six questions of manufacturers: Those questions are: Do you manufacture assault weapons for civilian use? Do you sell assault weapons for civilian use? Which firearms does...

BFA endorsees to pack Senate majority leadership for 133rd General Assembly

by Chad D. Baus

7:00am Friday, November 23, 2018

Buckeye Firearms Association endorsees have been elected by Senate Republicans to a majority of leadership positions for the 133rd General Assembly, which convenes in January. The incoming Senate Republican Caucus re-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),...

Thanksgiving: George Washington's 1789 Proclamation

7:00am Thursday, November 22, 2018

Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor -- and whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint Committee requested me "to recommend to the People of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful...

H.B. 228 (Fix Burden of Proof/Concealed Carry Modernization) – The Legislative Road Ahead

by Jim Irvine

7:00am Wednesday, November 21, 2018

H.B. 228 (Fix Burden of Proof/Concealed Carry Modernization), sponsored by Terry Johnson (R-McDermott) and Sarah LaTourette (R-Chesterland) passed the full House on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. Now what? The bill moves to the Senate. The Senate Reference Committee will review the bill and assign it to a standing committee. This is likely to happen on November 27 or 28. Once assigned to a...

BOOK REVIEW: Toys, Tools, Guns & Rules - A Children’s Book About Gun Safety

by Jim Shepherd

7:00am Tuesday, November 20, 2018

More frequently than not the teachable moments in my household were precipitated by unexpected events. From breaking a picture frame to knocking down mailboxes with cars, teachable moments covered those unexpected times when I overcame my natural tendency to get angry, choosing instead to try and make it a learning experience. The things taught in those moments were varied, but focused on one...

Should teachers carry guns in classrooms?

by Dean Rieck

7:00am Monday, November 19, 2018

The following op-ed first appeared in the Columbus Dispatch . Republished with permission of the author. Arming teachers and school staff sounds radical to some people, but it’s a simple and effective option to respond to deadly threats in our schools. Objections spring from ignorance about the reality of mass murder and the role school staff can play to stop it. Consider common misconceptions:...