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(Another) Ohio CHL-holder protects own life when robbed

1:05pm Wednesday, November 21, 2007

The Cleveland Plain Dealer recently reported that another Ohio concealed handgun license-holder was able to defend himself when his business was robbed. And the last line of the story deserves attention from legislators who have inexplicably stalled Ohio's Castle Doctrine legislation for the past several months. From the story : Bedford Heights -- A store owner shot a robbery suspect in the head...

Armed men ignore sign and rob UDF store near my home

12:05am Wednesday, November 21, 2007

By John Fenton According to news reports , a United Dairy Farmers convenience store a few blocks from our home was robbed just before midnight last night by three masked men. The good news is that no one was hurt in the robbery. The most shocking part of this story is that in addition to violating several state and federal felony statutes, they ignored the small "No Weapons" signed displayed on...

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Supreme Court Will Hear D.C. Handgun Ban Case

2:38pm Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Buckeye Firearms Association announces participation in case; filing brief in support of Mr. Heller The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has agreed to hear a case that will decide whether the District of Columbia can ban handguns - a move that could produce the most in-depth examination of the constitutional right to "keep and bear arms" in nearly 70 years. In a brief, one sentence...

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Ohio's Young Hunters Post Great Results During Special Two-Day Deer Hunt

12:05am Tuesday, November 20, 2007

10, 515 deer harvested in 2007, compared to 8,811 last year COLUMBUS, OH - Young hunters across Ohio again enjoyed success during the Fifth Annual Youth Deer-Gun Season, held Saturday and Sunday, November 17-18. Hunters age 17 and under killed 10,515 deer during the special two-day season, created to provide a high-quality hunting experience for younger Ohioans. Last year's youth hunt saw a deer...

SB184: Sen. Steve Buehrer announces PROPONENT hearing on Castle Doctrine

4:35pm Monday, November 19, 2007

From: State Senator Steve Buehrer Sent: Monday, November 19, 2007 Thanks to everyone who has shown interest in and expressed support for Senate Bill 184, Ohio's Castle Doctrine legislation. On October 17th, Senator Buehrer presented sponsor testimony on SB184 to the Senate Criminal Justice Committee. He testified on the importance of the bill and told the committee that, "For too long the...

Supreme Court Postpones Announcement on D.C. Second Amendment Case

12:10am Monday, November 19, 2007

The Supreme Court's orders announced Tuesday, November 13, did not mention any action on District of Columbia v. Heller (formerly known as Parker v. District of Columbia ) or on the related petition by the plaintiffs who were denied standing in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. Any guessing about the reasons for the delay would be just that. Based on the Court's current calendar,...

Senate Examines Link between HB71 Proponent, 'Domestic Terror' Group

12:10am Friday, November 16, 2007

We are going to use the ballot box and the democratic process to stop all hunting in the United States...We will take it species by species until all hunting is stopped in California. Then we will take it state by state. - Humane Society of the United States Executive Director Wayne Pacelle November 15, 2007 The Hannah Report It was a "nervous" Senate Agriculture Committee chairman who took...

Disabled hunters enjoy day in the great outdoors

12:05am Friday, November 16, 2007

David Jacobsen tightened the laces on his boots and with a Remington Model 870 shotgun across his lap, was ready for a hunt. In the parking lot of the Clarence E. Miller Ohio National Guard Armory, he traded his wheelchair in for a pick-up truck and an all-terrain vehicle Friday. His camouflage pants, shirt and bright orange hat blended in with the dozens of others who were about to enter more...