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Take Action Now: Urge Your U.S. Senators to Confirm Judge Kavanaugh

7:00am Thursday, October 04, 2018

On Thursday, September 25 the nation witnessed what happens when a man of principle, integrity, and dignity clashes with Washington, D.C.’s political hit machine. U.S. Circuit Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh presented a scorching defense of his record and his character after Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee sprung last-minute accusations to try to derail what seemed like Kavanaugh’s likely...

Solve the Problem Before You Need Your Gun

by Greg Ellifritz

7:00am Wednesday, October 03, 2018

I was reading a news account of a defensive gun use when I was struck by two things. Before I get to my insights, read the short article: Armed Portland Woman Fends Off Flasher High on Crystal Meth . The article talks about a woman who drew a firearm after a man followed her home, forcefully entered her house, exposed himself, demanded a sex act, and then stole money from her before fleeing. This...

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Gun Control Activist Urges Canadian Audience to Get Involved in U.S. Politics

7:00am Tuesday, October 02, 2018

For someone who has previously falsely accused the NRA of funneling foreign money into domestic politics, it must be that David Hogg either forgot he was in Canada recently or failed to appreciate that it’s also illegal under U.S. law for Canadian citizens to vote in U.S. elections or contribute to U.S. political campaigns. The occasion was the premiere of Michael Moore’s latest film at the...

BFA PAC 2018 General Election Endorsements

by Jim Irvine

3:00pm Monday, October 01, 2018

Buckeye Firearms Association PAC has released endorsements for Ohio statewide, legislative, and congressional races. Click here to view . It is cliché that “every vote counts.” It should also be noted that “every election matters.” The next few weeks bring a unique opportunity for citizens. It goes without saying that we should vote, but that is not enough. We should also be working with good...

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Cordray or DeWine for governor? For Ohio gun owners, the choice is clear

by the BFA-PAC Endorsement Committee

7:00am Monday, October 01, 2018

Ohioans have a choice to make this November when selecting our next governor. After a year of non-stop anti-gun rights rhetoric from the media, and little progress toward restoring our rights, pro-gun rights voters must weigh who can be trusted to be a leader in our state on Second Amendment issues. Both Mike DeWine (R) and Richard Cordray (D) have spent time in Washington D.C. But since coming...

Shelby Council holds hearing on concealed carry legislation

by Chad D. Baus

7:00am Friday, September 28, 2018

The Richland Source is reporting that concealed handguns could be carried in all city-owned buildings and/or properties, other than the Shelby Justice Center, under an ordinance discussed during a Shelby City Council meeting earlier this month. From the article : Sponsored by Councilman Steve McLaughlin, council passed the first reading of the ordinance. "This is the second round of legislation...

Dick’s’ Sales Soft Following Anti-gun Efforts

7:00am Thursday, September 27, 2018

Dick’s Sporting Goods has admitted that Chairman and CEO Edward W. Stack’s repeated attacks on law-abiding gun owners could be having a negative effect on the company’s bottom line. According to a press release reporting the company’s second quarter earnings results, “consolidated same store sales decreased 4.0%.” The document stated, “Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially...

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Gov. Kasich issues more executive orders demanding government do what it's already supposed to be doing

by Chad D. Baus

7:00am Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Seven years and nine months into his administration, and still desperately seeking a way to get immediate media attention and future presidential campaign fodder for having done "something" about mass killings, Governor John Kasich (R) has issued two more executive orders intended to make government agencies do the job they're already supposed to be doing. From the Gongwer News Service :...