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2020 Sportsmen’s Alliance Candidates Reception

7:00am Tuesday, March 03, 2020

Please join us for a meet and greet opportunity hosted by the Sportsmen’s Alliance to discuss wildlife, conservation and natural resource policy. Remarks from Ohio Senate President Larry Obhof and the opportunity to meet Ohio’s current and future legislators and representatives from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. SAVE THE DATE When: Tuesday, March 24, 2020 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m...

Super Bowl of Dishonesty: Michael Bloomberg Spends Big to Lie to America

7:00am Monday, March 02, 2020

[Last] month, Michael Bloomberg added to the quarter billion dollar tally he has spent pursuing the Democrat presidential nomination with an $11 million ad that aired during the Super Bowl. It was his highest-profile effort to date in a relentless media blitz meant to familiarize Americans with his name and a “life story” that is more PR ad copy than actual biography. But the ad was perhaps more...

Police sergeant/FOP member testifies in favor of HB 425 (Duty to Notify)

by Chad D. Baus

7:00am Friday, February 28, 2020

On Wednesday, February 26, 2020, the House Federalism Committee again heard testimony on HB 425 (Duty to Notify) . As introduced, HB 425 would modify this rule to clarify when and how to notify to avoid confusion. BFA is also hoping to amend the bill to eliminate the duty to notify entirely. Following proponent testimony by Buckeye Firearms Association's Rob Sexton & Larry Moore , the...

Buckeye Firearms Association testifies in fourth hearing on HB 425 (Duty to Notify)

by Dean Rieck

7:00am Thursday, February 27, 2020

On Wednesday, February 26, 2020, the House Federalism Committee again heard testimony on HB 425 (Duty to Notify) and Buckeye Firearms Association (BFA) leaders testified in favor of the bill. Current law states that if you have a concealed handgun license (CHL) and are carrying a handgun, you must "promptly" notify a law enforcement officer who stops you for any official purpose. But when is "...

How would you respond if you discover a crime in progress?

by Greg Ellifritz

7:00am Wednesday, February 26, 2020

While I was at the Rangemaster Tactical Conference recently, I attended a class called “Surviving Extreme Events” taught by John Holschen. I’ve taken several of John’s classes over the years. I really appreciate his experience and perspective on the issues he discusses. He’s one of the best tactical instructors in the business. This particular class focused on strategies that the armed citizen...

Op-Ed: He Really Is Crazy Uncle Joe Biden

by Larry Keane

7:00am Tuesday, February 25, 2020

The first rule in retail politics is candidates shouldn’t insult potential voters. It should go without saying that candidates should also avoid threatening them with war. This happened. Literally a threat on American citizens with U.S. military might, invoked by a guy who once had access to the nuke codes. Former Vice President Biden did it, though. He told rally-goers in Hudson, N.H., just days...

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Hearings on pro-gun rights bills scheduled for Wednesday, Feb 26, 2020

3:00pm Monday, February 24, 2020

On Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, the House Federalism Committee committee will hear testimony from proponents, opponents and interested parties on HB 425 (sponsored by Rep. Scott Wiggam) . The hearing will be held at 9:30 a.m. in room 116 at the Statehouse, 1 Capitol Square, Columbus, OH 43215. It is very important to have strong turnout! If you are able to attend the hearing and testify in favor of...

Bloomberg first tried to hide, now tries to distance himself from racist gun control comments

by Chad D. Baus

7:00am Monday, February 24, 2020

Former New York Mayor and anti-gun rights billionaire presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg is doing his best to sneak in under the radar and buy his way to the Democratic nomination for President. Whether his strategy of ignoring the first four primaries and focusing on midwestern states including Ohio will pay off remains to be seen, but it is clear that the vetting of Bloomberg as a...