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ODNR Extends Hotline Hours During Deer-Gun Hunting Seasons

10:24am Thursday, November 10, 2005

Ohioans encouraged to report wildlife violations, illegal activity COLUMBUS, OH - Ohioans seeking information about the upcoming white-tailed deer hunting seasons or individuals seeking to report violations of state wildlife laws can take advantage of extended call center hours from November 19 to December 4, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The 1...

Op-Ed: ''Now We’re Getting Somewhere: A silver lining in a gun ban''

12:05am Thursday, November 10, 2005

November 9, 2005 National Review Online By Dr. John R. Lott Jr. Who wrote the following? "[I]t is possible that once residents gave up their handguns, San Francisco would be seen as an easy hunting ground for criminals who have no intention of giving up their own pistols." Is it the NRA claiming that gun laws disarm law-abiding citizens and not criminals? No. Amazingly enough it was the San...

Pro-Gun Punditry: Wednesday's Buckeye State Roundabout

3:31pm Wednesday, November 09, 2005

There are more stories pertaining to our gun rights in Ohio then we can possibly draw attention to with individual daily commentary. But they are worthy of comment. What follows is our weekly view of headlines from around the state though a pro-gun rights lens. Click on the "Read More..." link below for seven days of headlines accompanied by short, concise pro-gun analysis. Wednesday in...

Democracy Preserved: Defeat of State Issues 2-5 give victory to Ohio gun owners

7:50am Wednesday, November 09, 2005

When Buckeye Firearms Association's Larry Moore first sounded the alarm bells about why gun owners needed to pay attention to State Issues 2, 3, 4, and 5, many Second Amendment supports probably wondered what the Issues had to do with their gun rights. Our answer was simple - a fair and open elections process has everything to do with our gun rights, and the anti-gun people who were trying to...

Possible first hearing for HB347 Nov. 15; Opposition tries same old lines

12:05am Monday, November 07, 2005

The Youngstown Vindicator is reporting that Rep. Jim Aslanides' sweeping firearms law reform bill may have it's first hearing next week. House Criminal Justice Committee chairman Bob Latta, R-Bowling Green, told the Vindicator he expects this legislation, which has been endorsed by Buckeye Firearms Association , to receive its first hearing Nov. 15. After many false representations from the Ohio...

Another two-time Buckeye Firearms Assoc. endorsee to run for Congress

12:15am Friday, November 04, 2005

The Dayton Daily News is reporting that State Sen. Jim Jordan (R-Urbana), will run next year for the 4th District congressional seat being vacated by the retirement of U.S. Rep. Mike Oxley. From the story: Jordan is the first for formally announce his intention to seek the congressional seat that represents a large swath of central Ohio. href="http://www.senate.state.oh.us/senators/bios/graphics/...

Two opportunities to rub elbows with your elected officials this weekend

12:10am Friday, November 04, 2005

There are two great opportunities for Ohio gun rights activists to get to know their elected officials this weekend. Ohio Attorney General and gubernatorial-hopeful Jim Petro is inviting constituents to attend the 19th Annual Petro Pancake Breakfast in the Cleveland area. From the invitation: This year's special guest is Commissioner Phil Heimlich (Hamilton County), who is running as Jim's Lt...

Report shows that young hunters are safe hunters

12:05am Friday, November 04, 2005

The following report from the National Wild Turkey Federation gives good support to the need for Rep. Steve Buehrer's HB296 , Apprentice Hunting License bill. A new report shows that young hunters supervised by an adult mentor have one of the lowest injury rates of all hunters. "The most important factor affecting youth hunting safety is the presence of a responsible, attentive adult hunter,...