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Meet the 2006 Buckeye Firearms Association endorsees

12:10am Monday, October 09, 2006
This year, Buckeye Firearms has profiled some of our endorsed candidates. We want you to understand who they are and why they are important to our efforts to restore our rights. They are as much a part of the “team” as any of us, for without their support, we could not have come this far. With your help, we will work with them in the future as we continue our quest to protect and preserve your...

And They Ask Me Why I Carry? Part II

12:05am Monday, October 09, 2006
By Linda Walker In Part I , which was inspired by the occasion of September being “Realtor Safety Month”, I offered commentary which revolved around the fact that as real estate agents, we are never given information about concealed carry being a viable option in our self protection. Instead, we are taught useless self defense tactics that may give someone a false sense of security. I received...

Mr. Speaker – Mr. Sportsman

12:10am Friday, October 06, 2006
By Larry S. Moore The Delaware Republican Party recently held their much-anticipated annual John Wayne Shoot. The special guest this year was Ohio House Speaker Jon Husted (R-Kettering). While the weather forecast was questionable, the skies did clear so the shoot could be held without rain. Republican candidates and supporters from across Ohio packed the lounge area at Blackwing Shooting Center...

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...

Pro-Gun Punditry: Wednesday's Buckeye State Roundabout

7:14pm Wednesday, October 04, 2006
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 worthy of mention. What follows is our review of headlines from around the state though a pro-gun rights lens. From "Cops Gone Wild" to an NRA victory, these articles should be a part of your required reading! Click on the "Read More...

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...

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,...

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...

REMINDER: Register to vote!

12:05am Tuesday, October 03, 2006
There is only one week left to make sure you and your friends and family are registered to vote. If you have moved or still need to register to vote for any reason, October 10 is the last day to register to vote in the November 7 general elections. As we saw again in this year’s primary election, every vote matters. Brant Luther defeated Randy Pope 4,016-4,003 in the 61st Ohio House District...

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...

DOWNLOAD: Buckeye Firearms Association 2006 Pro-Gun Voter Guide

12:15am Friday, September 29, 2006
The Buckeye Firearms Association 2006 Pro-Gun Voter Guide is now available. Voters can now download all our 2006 General Election endorsements on one page. To aid in determining the different districts voters live in, a map is also provided to help locate the applicable U.S. Congressional district, Ohio House district, Ohio Senate district, and Ohio Appeals Court district.

LTE: Appeals court ruling sets bad precedent

12:15am Thursday, September 28, 2006
September 26, 2006 Toledo Blade Recently the 6th District Court of Appeals ruled in a 2-1 decision that the Ohio state law licensing qualified persons to carry a concealed firearm is not a "general law." This potentially allows local governments to apply arbitrary restrictions to that state-issued license. Judge Dennis Parish, who voted against the ruling, was quoted in The Blade as saying "If [...

Op-ed: Gun Control: Does the UN Protect Women’s Rights?

12:10am Thursday, September 28, 2006
September 27, 2006 By Howard Nemerov In order to implement their policies globally, gun control activists promote the idea that more guns means increased victimization of women. This runs counter to established crime trends showing that women in countries instituting gun bans suffered increasing rates of rape while rape decreased in the U.S., where guns are available. But giving the benefit of...

Pro-Gun Punditry: Wednesday's Buckeye State Roundabout

1:20pm Wednesday, September 27, 2006
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 worthy of mention. What follows is our review of headlines from around the state though a pro-gun rights lens. From cops leaving burglars in the house to a candidate's forum in Suffield, these articles should be a part of your required...

Divert your tax money to pro-gun candidates!

9:06am Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Article compiled from previous commentaries by Ken Hanson and Jim Irvine. How would you like to donate $100.00 of your Ohio's income tax money to a pro-gun candidate? That's right, give $100.00 of your tax money to a pro-gun candidate's campaign. It is easy, it is legal, and Buckeye Firearms Association is about to make it even easier. Ohio tax law gives individuals a tax credit of $50.00, and...

Op-Ed: Personal Protection, a Personal Responsibility

12:05am Wednesday, September 27, 2006
By Gerard Valentino (This commentary has also been published at CNSNews.com ) The fifth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on America brought the horror of that day back into the homes of millions of Americans. As usual, the establishment media exploited the tragedy to bolster television ratings by bringing every possible so-called expert on the air to discuss how 9/11 changed America. Countless...

Roundtable chat with Republican Ken Blackwell on firearms

12:10am Tuesday, September 26, 2006
By Larry S. Moore, Buckeye Firearms volunteer and outdoor columnist As reported last week, the US Sportsmen Alliance (USSA) Tenth Annual Ohio Rally and Banquet on September 16 featured both Ted Strickland and Ken Blackwell as speakers. There have been various media reports about the speeches. The USSA invited the Outdoor Writers of Ohio to conduct press interviews with both Mr. Strickland and Mr...

Husted Selected as Fellow at the Aspen Institute

12:05am Tuesday, September 26, 2006
The Hannah Report September 21, 2006 Following an eight-month search involving input from more than 1,400 business, political, and civic leaders, the Aspen Institute has selected Jon Husted, speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives as one of 24 top young elected officials for a fellowship program honoring public leaders. This class of 24 Fellows, drawn from the ranks of federal, state, and...

Roundtable chat with Democrat Ted Strickland on firearms

12:10am Monday, September 25, 2006
By Larry S. Moore, Buckeye Firearms volunteer and outdoor columnist As reported last week, the US Sportsmen Alliance (USSA) Tenth Annual Ohio Rally and Banquet on September 16 featured both Ted Strickland and Ken Blackwell as speakers. There have been various media reports about the speeches. The USSA invited the Outdoor Writers of Ohio to conduct press interviews with both Mr. Strickland and Mr...

DDN readers respond to articles about candidates and guns

12:05am Monday, September 25, 2006
By Chad D. Baus The Dayton Daily News has published three letters to the editor written in response to a recent series of articles by DDN writer Laura Bischoff, who had the opportunity this summer to shoot clay targets and discuss gun issues with both major Ohio gubernatorial candidates. The first letter was written by Buckeye Firearms Association volunteer Larry S. Moore, who co-wrote an article...

National Hunting and Fishing Day honors hunters, anglers

12:10am Friday, September 22, 2006
Saturday, September 23, 2006 is the 35th National Hunting and Fishing Day, and a new nationwide survey of Americans 18 years old and older shows that a strong majority of Americans support hunting and fishing. From The Weekly , a Georgia-based neighborhood newspaper: This year those celebrating National Hunting and Fishing Day will also be able to celebrate at least a decade of public support for...

Op-Ed: Gun Control - First Remove the Log From Your Own Eye

12:05am Friday, September 22, 2006
September 21, 2006 By Howard Nemerov The United Nations still plans to outlaw the Second Amendment. The question is: If we give up our sovereignty, will the UN provide for our safety? See how well they did in other countries where civilians were disarmed. Click here to read the entire article from Howard Nemerov, an accomplished writer and good friend to Buckeye Firearms Association. NOTE:...

Whoever wins, ''sportsmen...have scored a victory''

12:05am Thursday, September 21, 2006
Ohio's two major party gubernatorial candidates made another stop on the "guns to governor" campaign trail Tuesday, appearing together for the second time in three days to talk firearms rights. The location for Tuesday's event was the Goodyear Hunting and Fishing Club on the southeast edge of Akron, at a candidates' night sponsored by the Ohio Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs. Click on 'Read More...

Pro-Gun Punditry: Wednesday's Buckeye State Roundabout

8:38pm Wednesday, September 20, 2006
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 worthy of mention. What follows is our review of headlines from around the state though a pro-gun rights lens. From cowboy action shooting to a school shooting in Montreal, these articles should be a part of your required reading! Click...

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