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Op-Ed: Massacre at Nickel Mines: Legislation no solution

12:05am Friday, October 06, 2006

October 4, 2006 Pittsburg Tribune-Review The horrendous execution of Amish schoolgirls in Lancaster County, Pa., will embolden handgun-control advocates to seek passage of stricter gun-control measures. And they would solve nothing. Charles Carl Roberts IV, 32, described as an affable milk-truck driver, delivered carnage to the West Nickel Mines Amish School on Monday. He was armed with three...

Op-Ed: In The United States, There Is No Such Thing As An Illegal Gun

12:10am Thursday, October 05, 2006

This the first of a three part series to be featured at Buckeyefirearms.org. By John Longenecker I think we need to get on this. Think about it for a minute. Guns in America are a civil right. Stopping guns everywhere makes about as much moral sense as punishing the Los Angeles Times just because some people defame others, falsely advertise, commit mail fraud or lie under oath. Is the Second...

Idaho town: Proposed ordinance asks each household to have a firearm

12:05am Thursday, October 05, 2006

Last week, Boise's Fox 12 reported that a small Idaho town is contemplating an idea similar to Kennesaw, GA's successful 1980's crime-prevention technique. It's called the Civil Emergencies Ordinance, and if city council member Steve Jett has his way, each head of household that can legally own a gun, will. Along with that they're encouraged to have ammunition and appropriate training. "I think...

The uncomfortable truth about school shootings

12:10am Wednesday, October 04, 2006

Commentary updated Oct. 5, 5:00 p.m.: MSNBC Live Vote: Should teachers be armed? By Ken Hanson In a rare moment of straighforwardness, Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell, a staunch gun control extremist, has acknowledged that stronger gun control laws could not have prevented the horrible shooting at the Amish school in his state. During a press conference, Rendell stated, “I believe with all my heart...

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Buckeye Firearms Assoc. marks passing of two legends

12:05am Wednesday, October 04, 2006

By Tim Inwood "When beggars die there are no comets seen; The heavens themselves blaze forth the death of princes." - Julius Caesar Cast your eyes skyward my friends as two giants have passed away. Cecil Brooks, whose exquisite muzzleloaders were truly works of art, and Col. Jeff Cooper, now belong to the ages. Brooks passed on September 24 at the age of 93 and Cooper, age 86, on September 25,...

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Op-ed: Pacifism – a Refuge of the Simple Minded

12:10am Tuesday, October 03, 2006

Note: Before reading this story, we recommend readers consider the news of the past week: TX: Store clerk shot dead after giving robber cash CO: Gunman in high school siege 'sexually assaulted hostages' WI: Teen charged in deadly school shooting PA: Gunman storms school, kills girls By Gerard Valentino America’s school systems began enacting zero-tolerance policies in the early 1990’s to address...

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NEW FEATURE: Buckeye Firearms Assoc. Personalized Pro-Gun Slate Card Generator!

12:10am Monday, October 02, 2006

Buckeye Firearms Association is pleased to announce the launching of our Personalized Pro-Gun Slate Card Generator! Candidate voter guides can often seem overwhelming, leaving many voters wondering "What State Senate District do I live in?" "What U.S. Congressional District?" "What Ohio House District?" "What Court of Appeals District?" When utilizing the Buckeye Firearms Association Personalized...

Calling all volunteers!

12:05am Monday, October 02, 2006

By Jim Irvine An email has recently been sent to every volunteer who has signed up on our web site to volunteer for a candidate who supports our Second Amendment rights. If you wish to volunteer , but have not recently received an email with specific contact information about your State Representative, and State Senator if you live in an odd numbered Senate district, please click here to...