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Ohio Hunting Opportunities Expand in 2006-2007

9:36am Friday, April 07, 2006
Ohio hunters will have expanded deer hunting opportunities this fall, an extra weekend of deer gun on December 16 & 17. Statewide muzzleloader is 12/27 through Sat 12/30. Early youth upland season is Oct 21 & 22 and Oct 28 & 29. Early youth deer season is 11/18 and 11/19. Commercial fisherman on Lake Erie must notify DOW 30-minutes before they dock. They can no longer mix fish from...

US Senate Candidate David Smith gets his CHL

12:05am Friday, April 07, 2006
By Collin Rink Ohio’s Senator DeWine is up for re-election this year. With an approval rating in the 30’s and falling, he is certainly vulnerable. With the unfortunate withdraw of Democratic pro-gun candidate Paul Hackett, Ohio is facing six more years of anti-gun dribble unless we help a good candidate win the May 2 Republican primary. Dave Smith wants to be that man.

Are facts obsolete?

12:10am Thursday, April 06, 2006
By Larry S. Moore Townhall.com has an excellent piece by well-known author Thomas Sowell. Sowell clearly explains how demagoguery is used by many to defeat the facts. Anyone involved with the struggle for our right of self defense should certainly recognize demagoguery. It is alive and well in Ohio.

Pro-Gun Punditry: Wednesday's Buckeye State Roundabout

1:59pm Wednesday, April 05, 2006
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 weekly review of headlines from around the state though a pro-gun rights lens. From 4-H Shooting Sports fund raisers to Liberal Gun-Haters on campus, these articles should be a part of your required reading! Click...

Buckeye Speakers Score a Bullseye with Ohio United Sportsmen

3:17pm Tuesday, April 04, 2006
Buckeye Firearms Association volunteer, outdoor writer and sportsmen’s advocate Larry Moore along with BFA volunteer and attorney Ken Hanson addressed the Ohio United Sportsmen Club at Ohio University on Saturday April 1. The young hunters who have taken interest to start the OU club were treated to well over fifty-years of experience in the arena of 2nd Amendment rights and sportsmen advocacy.

We Can’t Do It Alone

12:05am Tuesday, April 04, 2006
By Chris Chumita The Buckeye Firearms Association is fighting hard to restore our Second Amendment rights. We have recently helped pass laws that made it easier to introduce new people to hunting ( HB296 ), and helped protect sportsmen’s dollars ( HB367 ). Among many other issues, we are working on improving the current CCW law ( HB347 ), on protecting our firearms from confiscation during...

Self Defense Bill of Rights Part II

12:15am Friday, March 31, 2006
When did running away become a good idea? By Ken Hanson In Part One of my article on the Stand Your Ground laws being introduced across the country, I examined the most important part of these bills – returning the presumption of innocence to those who act in self-defense. If you did not read that article, it is highly suggested you go back and read it , as this article builds upon the prior...

An Evening at the Shooting Range with Jim Petro and Joy Padgett

12:10am Friday, March 31, 2006
Claire Marvin, Owner of NASR, and Rep. Jim Aslanides invite you to an event supporting Attorney General Jim Petro, Candidate for Governor Along with State Senator Joy Padgett, Candidate for Lt. Governor Wednesday, April 12th 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. The New Albany Shooting Range 10299 Johnstown Road New Albany, Ohio $25 per person Please make checks payable to "Petro for Governor", and send to: NASR...

FEC to leave alone Web political speech

12:05am Friday, March 31, 2006
March 28, 2006 Washington Times The Federal Election Commission voted 6-0 yesterday morning in favor of campaign-finance rules that will leave political speech on the Internet mostly unregulated. "It didn't take long to reach a decision," said FEC spokesman Ian Stirton. "All six members voted in favor." The rules approved by the FEC will give Web sites, blogs and e-mails the same exemption that...

Legislative hearings held on two pro-gun bills this week

3:15am Thursday, March 30, 2006
Hearings were held this week on two bills Buckeye Firearms is watching. Tuesday, HB541 had sponsor testimony in the House Criminal Justice Committee. This bill is often referred to as “Castle Doctrine” legislation, but is also known by “Stand your Ground”, “Victim Bill of Rights” and several other names. Its primary sponsor is Representative Steve Buehrer (R-74) Wednesday, the Senate Judiciary...

Op-Ed: Protecting gun rights vital to Alaskans

3:05am Thursday, March 30, 2006
March 28, 2006 By Vic Kohring Twenty-Five years ago, on March 30, 1981, President Ronald Reagan was shot by a confused young man attempting to impress actress Jody Foster. Why murdering a president would impress Foster is one question apparently John Hinckley never asked himself. But Reagan not only forgave Hinckley, he never once brought up the issue of gun control. To we Alaskans, gun control...

Pro-Gun Punditry: Wednesday's Buckeye State Roundabout

12:17pm Wednesday, March 29, 2006
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 weekly review of headlines from around the state though a pro-gun rights lens. From turkey hunting to primary candidates, these articles should be a part of your required reading! Click on the "Read More..." link...

Sandy O'Brien for Treasurer

12:05am Wednesday, March 29, 2006
By Jim Irvine In the Republican primary battle for Treasurer for the State of Ohio, voters have a choice between Buckeye Firearms endorsee Sandy O'Brien and Governor Taft's previous running mate, Jennette Bradley. While Jennette's association with Taft would be reason enough for many to vote for anyone else, the fact is that O'Brien is a great choice no matter who she is compared with. According...

Fulton County Action Needed

10:01am Tuesday, March 28, 2006
YOUR IMMEDIATE ACTION IS NEEDED Support Tim Grendell for Attorney General The Fulton County Republican party will be meeting to endorse TONIGHT at 6:30 pm. It is critical for any supporters who live and vote in Fulton county to immediately contact their county committee person. Gun owners need to tell the committee members that A strong support of firearms rights and the Ohio constitution is what...

Sporting Conservation Council appointed to advise the Dept of the Interior

12:05am Tuesday, March 28, 2006
March 23, 2006 For Immediate Release Norton Names 12 To New Sporting Conservation Council; Will Advise Interior On Hunting, Wildlife Resource Issues (COLUMBUS, Ohio) -- Interior Secretary Gale A. Norton today announced the creation of a new Sporting Conservation Council that will advise the Department of the Interior on resource conservation issues of interest to the hunting community. Norton...

Democrat for Ohio Governor speaks out on guns

12:10am Monday, March 27, 2006
Two Ohio newspapers have recently featured "Q&A"-style interviews with front-running Democrat gubernatorial candidate Ted Strickland. Click on the "Read More..." link below for excerpts that include Strickland's comments on firearms-related subjects. From Columbus' The Other Paper : The Ohio House has passed a bill that would nullify the assault- weapons ban approved by Columbus City Council...

Indiana governor signs legislation expanding right to protect life, home

12:05am Monday, March 27, 2006
By Larry S. Moore The Louisville (KY) Courier-Journal is reporting that Gov. Mitch Daniels has signed into law a bill specifying that a person who feels threatened may use deadly force against an intruder. From the story: House Bill 1028 says that people have no duty to retreat -- or try to escape -- if they believe they are being threatened on their property or in their vehicle. "I'm very...

Register to Vote

3:02pm Sunday, March 26, 2006
May 2 is Ohio’s primary election day. You must be registered by April 3 (next Monday) to vote in this election. If you have moved recently, or not voted in several years, you need to make sure you are properly registered. Anyone who will turn 18 on or before November 7 of this year is old enough to register and vote in the May 2 primary. Click here for more information on where and how to...

How elections matter

12:10am Saturday, March 25, 2006
By Jim Irvine Every year we hear how important elections are, and in spite of all the hype, the truth is that every election is important. In November, you are sure to hear someone say, “Why don’t we have a good candidate to choose from?” I’ll tell you why; because they didn’t show up to elect the good candidate in the primary. Ohio’s primary election is May 2 and Republican and Democratic...

Fulton County & NW OH ACTION ALERT

12:05am Friday, March 24, 2006
YOUR IMMEDIATE ACTION IS NEEDED Support Tim Grendell for Attorney General Gun Rights supporters in Ohio - we need your help again. The Fulton County Republican Committee will be endorsing for the May primary this Tuesday. Grassroot efforts have already helped Senator Grendell obtain endorsements from Miami, Clermont, Knox and Geauga County Republican Parties and we must keep this momentum going...

Two gun bills have hearings scheduled next week

5:10pm Thursday, March 23, 2006
Castle Doctrine/ Stand Your Ground House Bill 541 has been added to the House Criminal Justice Committee's agenda for sponsor testimony on March 28 at 2:30 p.m. in the Statehouse Hearing Room 121. The purpose for Tuesday's hearing is so that the committee may hear testimony on HB541 from the legislation's sponsor, Rep. Steve Buehrer. For more information on HB541, see: Ohio considers measure to...

Op-Ed: Why were guns taken from law-abiding citizens in New Orleans?

12:05am Thursday, March 23, 2006
By John R. Lott Jr. at JohnrLott.com Also published Tuesday, March 21, 2006, in National Review Online. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans’ residents got an idea of what life is like without the rule of law. They had no telephones, no way to call 911. Even if they had, the police who reported for duty were busy with rescue missions, not fighting crime. Citizens had to protect...

Pro-Gun Punditry: Wednesday's Buckeye State Roundabout

1:17pm Wednesday, March 22, 2006
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 weekly review of headlines from around the state though a pro-gun rights lens. From hunter education in school to protecting Junkyard License information, these articles should be a part of your required reading!...

The Devil is in the Details - Sportsmen Beware of TEL

12:10am Wednesday, March 22, 2006
By Larry S. Moore Ottawa County's, The Beacon ran a very informative op-ed piece March 9th entitled href="http://www.thebeacon.net/main.asp?SectionID=8&SubSectionID=8&ArticleID=200" target="_blank">"Outdoor Sports Lovers Beware". This is just the start of in depth analysis of the proposed TEL (Tax and Expenditure Limitation) constitutional ammendment being considered this year by Ohio'...

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