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Armed Citizens an Answer to Terrorism? The head of INTERPOL says they might be.

7:00am Monday, November 04, 2013

by Jeff Knox The head of the international police organization INTERPOL created a minor stir recently when he suggested that armed civilians might be a more realistic answer to the evolving trend of terrorists attacking "soft targets" like shopping malls, schools, and public events, than trying to "harden" those areas with more physical barriers and police officers. While the comments have been...

The Sparks, Nevada School Shooting- Five Points To Consider

4:00pm Friday, November 01, 2013

by Greg Ellifritz On Monday morning, October 21, a 12-year old seventh grader in Sparks, Nevada shot and killed one teacher and wounded two other students on the school playground before classes began. The shooter then killed himself with the same gun. If you are unfamiliar with the event check out this article from CNN . While details are still sketchy in this case, several facts have come out...

When it comes to gun rights, it's been a very busy week in Columbus [Press Conference Video]

by Jim Irvine

8:00am Friday, November 01, 2013

This was a busy week at the Ohio Statehouse where guns, Second Amendment rights and self-defense were discussed and debated before committees. Lobbyists and citizens invested many hours to explain their perspective to legislators, and to answer questions. HB234, sponsored by Cheryl Grossman (R-Grove City) would allow the use of Hunting with suppressors. The Agriculture and Natural Resources...

Victim zones: Cleveland news station finds day care owner that supports repeal legislation - and gun store owner who opposes?

4:00pm Thursday, October 31, 2013

by Chad D. Baus Last week, Rep. Ron Maag offered sponsor testimony before a House committee on House Bill 231, which would repeal the ban on concealed carry in many of the places where multiple-victim public shootings often occur. In news coverage about the hearing, Cleveland's Fox affiliate, WOIO, interviewed a day care owner who is very concerned for the safety of the children in her care and...

Buckeye Firearms Association announces endorsements in several local races

8:00am Thursday, October 31, 2013

by Jim Irvine Buckeye Firearms Association has endorsed several local candidates for the November 5, 2013 election. Off-year elections do not garner the same attention as the years when we are voting for president or governor, but they are important to you. Candidates for higher offices generally come from state legislatures, and those candidates come from city councils, law directors, clerk of...

The AR-15 Shines in New NRA Defensive Rifle Marksmanship Events

4:00pm Wednesday, October 30, 2013

The popularity of the AR-15 as a general-purpose rifle that is useful for defense and sports alike was demonstrated during three NRA National Defense Matches (NDM) held at Peacemaker National Training Center in Glengary, West Virginia, last weekend. Though similar rifles are permitted under match rules, almost every shooter came equipped with an AR-15. For more than 15 years, the AR-15 has been...

Ohio House committees hear TEN gun rights-related bills this week; Buckeye Firearms Assoc. offers testimony

8:00am Wednesday, October 30, 2013

by Chad D. Baus A total of ten gun rights-related bills are being heard in committee this week - four of which are gun control bills. On Tuesday, Buckeye Firearms Association leaders offered testimony on two bills - HB 203 (Concealed Carry & Self-Defense Law Reform) and HB 234 (Allow Noise Suppressors While Hunting). A substitute bill was offered for HB 203 - click here to download . The...

Thousands of Ring-Necked Pheasants Released Throughout Ohio

4:00pm Tuesday, October 29, 2013

COLUMBUS, OH – More than 15,000 ring-necked pheasants will be released at 27 Ohio public hunting areas this fall to provide additional hunting opportunities across the state, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). "Ohioans have enjoyed more than 100 years of pheasants in Ohio," said ODNR Director James Zehringer. "We are dedicated to increasing opportunities for Ohio...