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Hunters Take 19,251 White-tailed Deer During Statewide Muzzleloader Season

3:00pm Monday, January 16, 2012

COLUMBUS, OH - Hunters took 19,251 deer during Ohio's muzzleloader season, January 7-10, with Coshocton County again leading the state with 722 deer checked. In 2011, a preliminary total of 16,934 deer were taken during muzzleloader season. Counties reporting the highest number of deer checked during the muzzleloader season included: Coshocton-722, Licking-639, Muskingum-638, Guernsey-612,...

Holder to Testify on “Fast and Furious” Before House Committee

7:00am Monday, January 16, 2012

Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) announced on Friday that U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder will testify on Feb. 2 before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee about his role in the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' now-infamous "Operation Fast and Furious." Issa, who is chairman of the House committee, and Senate Judiciary Committee ranking member Chuck Grassley (R-...

The Dirty Dozen

3:00pm Friday, January 13, 2012

Compliments of the U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance ( www.ussportsmen.org ) As 2012 begins, it's important to take note of groups that are working against your opportunities to hunt, trap, fish and enjoy the outdoors. To that effect, here is what we call The Dirty Dozen: 1) Humane Society of the United States or HSUS —needs no commentary or introduction to hunters and trappers everywhere, but has been...

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Headline: "For protection and fun, more women are learning to shoot"

7:00am Friday, January 13, 2012

by Chad D. Baus The Toledo Blade is reporting that a growing number of violent crimes, including robberies and home invasions, has Toledo women considering some extra protection. From the article : "There's been so many shootings in Toledo that it's unnerving," said Ms. [Deborah] Pierce, a glass inspector. "If I ever have an intruder, I want them to know I mean business." That's why she's...

Headline: "Grand Jury - No Indictment For Man Claiming Self Defense"

3:00pm Thursday, January 12, 2012

WCMH, Columbus' NBC affiliate, is reporting that a Franklin County grand jury looked at the facts from an October 9, 2011 killing of a man who was breaking into a car and decided Wednesday not to indict the neighbor who fired the shot. From the article : "The laws have worked for him and he's been acquitted, so we are thrilled about the outcome of this case," said Linda Walker, spokesperson for...

Ohio concealed handgun license-holder charged for having gun in New York highlights need for passage of H.R. 822

7:00am Thursday, January 12, 2012

by Chad D. Baus WBNS, Columbus' CBS affiliate, is reporting that a central Ohio man was behind bars on Monday after he was charged with having a weapon in New York. From the article : Clintonville's Fred Vankirk was arrested Jan. 7 after police said they found 3 handguns in his New York City hotel room. Vankirk, 59, is a licensed gun owner in Ohio, but the gun laws do not carry over to New York...

TERMINATED: Canton police officer who threatened to execute concealed carry licensee is finally off the payroll

3:00pm Wednesday, January 11, 2012

by Chad D. Baus The Canton Repository is reporting that notorious Canton Police Officer Daniel Harless, who was caught on his own police dash cam video last June verbally assaulting a concealed carry license holder and threatening to "execute" him, has finally been fired. From the article : Bill Adams, president of the Canton Police Patrolmen's Association, the union that represents Patrolman...

Report: the Buckeye State caps off another banner year for the sale of firearms

7:00am Wednesday, January 11, 2012

WEWS, Cleveland's ABC affiliate, is reporting on the reasons why gun purchases are surging, and a recent report included comments from Buckeye Firearms Chairman Jim Irvine.