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Congressional vote to restore self-defense in national parks could come today [UPDATE: Pro-Gun Vote Tally 279-147!]

12:10am Wednesday, May 20, 2009
By Chad D. Baus While sky-high gun and ammo sales, and comments from Obama cabinet officials advocating new gun bans continue to dominate media coverage, a couple of pieces of legislation are being held up in Congress due to the attachment of pro-gun amendments. Earlier in the Spring, when Democrats pushed a bill which sought to give the District of Columbia congressional representation, pro-gun...

Geauga Constitutional Council draws capacity crowd

12:05am Wednesday, May 20, 2009
By Jim Irvine The Geauga Constitutional Council hosted "The 2nd Amendment Forum" on April 24. They had a capacity crowd that turned out to hear about gun rights and what can and must be done to protect them. In addition to emcee Ed Corsi, speakers included Senator Tim Grendell, Geauga Sheriff Dan McClelland, Arizona Sheriff Richard Mack, and myself.

NRA hits high note with Annual Meetings attendees

12:10am Tuesday, May 19, 2009
By Jim Shepherd Cautiously optimistic might be an overly-conservative description of the throngs of people who pushed fire marshals to their very limits at the NRA's Annual Meetings this weekend in Phoenix. A very heavy turnout and slower-than-anticipated registration process led to many attendees waiting as long as 90 minutes to get into the show on Friday. The crowd was further delayed when...

Obama-inspired gun sales surge continues in April

12:05am Tuesday, May 19, 2009
The upward trend in firearms sales continued in April, marking the sixth consecutive month of significant increases. Data released by the FBI's National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) reported 1,225,980 checks in April 2009. This figure is a 30.3 percent increase from the 940,961 reported in April 2008.

Carnage continues in gun control capitol of the Midwest

12:10am Monday, May 18, 2009
By Gerard Valentino CNN is reporting that 36 students have been killed so far this year in Chicago's public school system, a shockingly high number of victims of the violence that has plagued Chicago for years. From the story : So far this school year, 36 children and teens have been murdered -- more than one a week -- and a chorus of weary Chicagoans who say the slayings aren't getting the...

S. 941 and H.R. 2296: The "BATFE Reform and Firearms Modernization Act of 2009"

12:05am Monday, May 18, 2009
Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) have introduced S. 941, the "Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Reform and Firearms Modernization Act of 2009." Reps. Steve King (R-Iowa) and Zack Space (D-Ohio) have introduced a companion bill in the House. The bills would roll back unnecessary restrictions, correct errors, and codify...

Georgia college student saves 10 lives with gun; Ohio's defenseless students targeted by criminals

12:10am Friday, May 15, 2009
By Chad D. Baus One of the principle claims made in Diane Sawyer's rigged campus carry experiment , recently aired on ABC's 20/20, was that having a gun wouldn't protect a college student, that ordinary people like college students aren't trained to handle stress, that they might shoot innocent people, and that the bad guy might take their gun away. Apparently someone forgot to tell a student in...

The Uninvited Ombudsman Report, No. 64 - Montana Gun Law Defies Feds

12:05am Friday, May 15, 2009
Taken from the most recent "Page Nine", Alan Korwin's "The Uninvited Ombudsman Report" ---------- STARTERS: The Montana Firearms Freedom Act has started a blaze nationwide. People are asking, "Is it real?" It is. It's now law. Montana is attempting to get the feds out of the state's gun business. I have first-hand details in this issue of Page Nine. ----------

Obama continues trend of appointing rabid gun-haters to important administration positions

12:10am Thursday, May 14, 2009
Another bright star has been added to President Barack Obama's anti-gun constellation. By Dave Kopel Obama's newly nominated "drug czar" is Seattle Police Chief Gil Kerlikowske. And just like a real czar, the drug czar, whose formal title is director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, can destroy rights instantly, and he can set the stage for additional harm. Before the dark days of...

The Ammo Drought

12:05am Thursday, May 14, 2009
By Jeff Knox Where has all the ammo gone? That's a common refrain these days and not just in a few places, but all across the country. The answer is simple and complicated, but it's not part of a nefarious plot hatched up by Washington politicians. Ammo supplies got thrown out of kilter as a result of military action in Iraq and Afghanistan and several former Warsaw Pact nations transitioning to...

Pro-Gun Punditry: Wednesday's Buckeye State Roundabout

2:05pm Wednesday, May 13, 2009
By Chris Chumita There are more stories pertaining to our gun rights in Ohio then we can possibly draw attention to with individual daily commentary. But they are all worthy of mention. What follows is our review of headlines from around the state though a pro-gun rights lens. From a Second Amendment court victory to a surge in gun sales, these articles should be a part of your required reading!...

Polls show support for new efforts to regulate guns shrinking

12:10am Wednesday, May 13, 2009
The Houston Chronicle is reporting that more Americans than ever oppose new government efforts to regulate guns, even despite Obama administration efforts to blame law-abiding Americans for Mexico's drug-related violence problem. The report says recent polls show shrinking support for new gun control measures and strong public sentiment for enforcing existing laws instead. So strong is the shift...

Congressional Democrats introduce legislation to ban sales of guns between individuals at gun shows

12:05am Wednesday, May 13, 2009
The Cybercast News Service is reporting that Congressional Democrats have introduced legislation that would ban the sale of guns between individuals at gun shows. The legislators staged a press conference with a few survivors of students killed at Virginia Tech, even though the mass murderer responsible for the Virginia Tech massacre did not acquire his guns at gun shows (nor was he deterred by...

Love Thy Neighbor: Buy a Gun

12:10am Tuesday, May 12, 2009
By Gerard Valentino Mankind pulled civilization out of the mud somewhere in the ancient past. In creating society, people agreed to a non-spoken compact that required everyone to look out for their neighbor. We aren't talking about a communist society where the government dictates that everyone work for the collective good, but instead an agreement between honest law-abiding people that made it...

Headline: "Number of issued concealed-carry permits sharply rises"

12:05am Tuesday, May 12, 2009
The Lancaster Eagle-Gazette is reporting that the Fairfield County (OH) Sheriff's Office experienced a surge in concealed handgun licenses (CHLs) issued for the first four months of 2009, and that with nearly 700 new and renewal licenses issued this year, the county is well on its way to surpassing the number issued in 2004 - the first year the county issued licenses.

The Problem With "Intrastate" Firearm Laws

12:10am Monday, May 11, 2009
By Ken Hanson, Esq. There has been much excitement sweeping the gun-owner boards recently over Montana's passage of a law and Texas' introduction of a bill "exempting" homemade firearms from Federal regulation. Homemade firearms are often referred to as "intrastate" firearms on the theory that they are created and exist entirely within one state. By contrast, "interstate" firearms are ones that...

A Good Gun Shop...

12:05am Monday, May 11, 2009
By Chris Chumita There are thousands of gun shops in this great country. Some are great ambassadors, but others give the whole shooting industry a black eye. So, what does a good gun store do to make it good? A good gun shop will try to help the customer choose the best gun for them and not the shop’s bottom line. They understand that this week’s most popular model is not suited for everyone...

Toledo Mayor tells residents police can't protect them

12:10am Friday, May 08, 2009
By Chad D. Baus When word of significant cuts to the Toledo police force first came out, one senior police officer issued the following recommendation to city residents: "Buy guns. Invest in precious metals: lead, gun power and brass." And now, Mayor Carty Finkbeiner is admitting the reason why this is such good advice: "Violent crimes, shootings, are not ever prevented by the presence of a...

Bizarre indeed: Rush Limbaugh's unholy alliance with animal 'rights' extremists

12:05am Friday, May 08, 2009
By Rob Sexton Longtime readers of Superman comics will recall "Bizarro World", a place where right is wrong, up is down, and everything is basically the opposite of the way things normally occur. Seinfeld fans will recall an entire episode devoted to Bizarro World. It seems like sportsmen are living in Bizarro World, given the unholy alliance between the nation's top animal rights group and...

USA Buys Enough Guns in 3 Months to Outfit the Entire Chinese and Indian Army

12:10am Thursday, May 07, 2009
Law abiding US citizens bought on average 3,177,256 guns every 3 months in 2008 (AmmoLand.com) In just 3 months Americans bought enough guns to outfit the entire Chinese and Indian armies combined. "You cannot invade the mainland United States. There would be a rifle behind every blade of grass." - attributed to Isoroku Yamamoto, Fleet Admiral and Commander-in-Chief of the Imperial Japanese Navy...

Conservation efforts benefit from 31 percent jump in excise taxes

12:05am Thursday, May 07, 2009
Sales remain strong for manufacturers Firearm and ammunition manufacturers paid more than $98 million in excise taxes in the fourth quarter of 2008, up 31.2 percent over the same period in 2007, according to figures released earlier today by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. From Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, $27.6 million was collected for pistols and revolvers, $35 million for long guns and $35.5...

Pro-Gun Punditry: Wednesday's Buckeye State Roundabout

2:05pm Wednesday, May 06, 2009
By Chris Chumita There are more stories pertaining to our gun rights in Ohio then we can possibly draw attention to with individual daily commentary. But they are all worthy of mention. What follows is our review of headlines from around the state though a pro-gun rights lens. From cops stockpiling ammo to an open carry march, these articles should be a part of your required reading! What follows...

Your help improves access to hunting ground in the Buckeye state

12:10am Wednesday, May 06, 2009
The difficulty of obtaining access to hunting ground is increasingly given as a reason fewer hunters are going afield each year. Rumors of badly-behaved hunters and liability concerns are increasingly given as a reason fewer farmers are willing to give permission, even though Ohio's deer herd causes millions of dollars in damage to farmers' crops each year in the Buckeye state. The Ohio Division...

Book review: The Ohio Guide to Firearm Laws

12:10am Tuesday, May 05, 2009
By Jim Irvine I recently finished reading The Ohio Guide to Firearm Laws by Ken Hanson, now in the third edition. For all the people who have acquired their first CHL in the past year, this book should be considered a must-read. For those who have already read one of the previous editions, there is enough new material in the latest version to make it worthy investment of your time and money. If...

Rep. John Domenick introduces HB158, seeks to waive CHL fees for certified instructors

12:05am Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Representative John Domenick (D-95) of Smithfield has introduced House Bill 158 , which seeks to add instructors who are certified to teach courses that meet the requirements of Ohio's concealed handgun license (CHL) law to the list of persons who are exempted from paying a fee to obtain a CHL.

Linda Walker to receive NRA's 2009 Sybil Ludington Women's Freedom Award

12:10am Monday, May 04, 2009
Linda Walker, the 2009 recipient of the NRA's Sybil Ludington Women's Freedom Award, shown here with Gov. Ted Strickland shortly after he signed SB184 into law. The National Rifle Association has selected Buckeye Firearms Association Central Ohio Chair Linda Walker to receive the 2009 Sybil Ludington Women's Freedom Award. According to the NRA, "the Sybil Ludington Women's Freedom Award...

Ohio's Alaska-style concealed carry legislation gains press attention

12:10am Friday, May 01, 2009
The (St. Marys, OH) Evening Leader is reporting on State Rep. John Adams' introduction of House Bill 129 , legislation that would amend Ohio's concealed carry law to a model similar to the State of Alaska. Under the proposal, Ohioans who are legally allowed to possess and purchase firearms would not be required to obtain a license to carry one. Other changes include removing the requirement that...

Obama's gun control plans center on South American treaty as an end-run around the Constitution

12:05am Friday, May 01, 2009
CIFTA Gun Treaty Removes Congressional Oversight By Dave Kopel I've completed my review of the South America gun-control treaty that Mr. Obama wants to get ratified. It is known as CIFTA, the Inter-American Convention Against The Illicit Manufacturing Of And Trafficking In Firearms, Ammunition, Explosives, And Other Related Materials. It can be found here verbatim: http://www.oas.org/juridico/...

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