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Dayton city attorney and newspaper writer struggle to comprehend gun laws written in plain English

By Jim Irvine Confusion, incompetence or continued intentional denial of rights under Ohio law? It's hard to tell sometimes when looking at the media-driven debate over carrying guns. Ohio's concealed carry law is terrible in some respects, but when it comes to areas most often challenged by cities, it's not hard figuring out who is right. It's so simple a cave man could do it - but to not a city...

20,000 TEA Party attendees hear BFA question John Kasich on gun rights in Ohio

By Joe Eaton Gun owners across these United States, and in Ohio particularly, have long questioned the one blemish on GOP gubernatorial-hopeful John Kasich's Second amendment record - his 1994 vote in favor of Bill Clinton's "Crime Bill", which outlawed several types of commonly owned firearms. This weekend's Townhall at the Cincinnati area Voice of America TEA (Taxed Enough Already) Party rally...

Cabela's NRA 2nd Amendment Workshop a rousing success

By Jim Irvine Recently I was invited to attend a Second Amendment workshop at the Cabela's in Dundee, Michigan. The event was organized by Wayne Blank, an NRA certified instructor, training councilor, and Election Volunteer Coordinator (EVC.) The event was held on August 29 and was an all day event held at a huge Cabela's store – the ultimate shopping for anyone who enjoys the outdoors. The list...

ODNR launches website to bring hunters and farmers together

Web-based hunter access program focused in Harrison, Jefferson, Tuscarawas and Carroll counties. COLUMBUS, OH – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife has teamed up with the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation and the Quality Deer Management Association to announce the development of a Web-based deer hunter access program. The Web site, www.huntohiofarms.com , will be available...

Brady Campaign's Paul Helmke coming to Columbus to honor two anti-gun politicians

By Chad D. Baus We haven't found it on anywhere the Internet, including the Brady bunch or Ohio Coalition Against Gun Violence (OCAGV) website, but Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman's office has confirmed the accuracy of the following email invitation, which was forwarded to us by a supporter:

NRA-ILA applauds Ohio Congressman Zack Space in August newsletter

The National Rifle Association's Institute for Legislation Action highlighted Ohio Congressman Zack Space (D-18) in the latest edition of "Freedom's Voice", the organization's official newsletter. Space, a 2008 Buckeye Firearms Association endorsee, has lived up to his promise to voters when it comes to support for gun rights. He introduced similar BATFE reform legislation immediately after...

Camp Perry, OH: Soldiers take time out to teach new shooters

By Michael Molinaro Every summer at Camp Perry, Ohio, prior to the National Rifle and Pistol Trophy Matches, Soldiers from the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit take time out of their own training to pass their knowledge and shooting skills on to the next generation of American shooters. The Small Arms Firing School was instituted in 1918 by the Department of Defense and is conducted by the U.S. Army...

Attention Ohio CHL-holders: Calanni Auto Service wants your business!

By Chad D. Baus One of the more frequent compaints from Ohio concealed handgun license (CHL) -holders is the number of "no-guns" signs posted in businesses. Although the number of signs has definitely decreased in the five years since the successful self-defense law was passed, far too many businesses - especially in urban areas - still post signs telling some of their customers that they are not...

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