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Ohio Pro-Gun Republican, Where Art Thou?

12:05am Wednesday, March 22, 2006
By Gerard Valentino (This commentary has also been published at CNSNews.com ) At both the federal and state level, Ohio's Republican political machine not only churns out winning candidates, but they inexplicably do so while pursuing an openly anti-gun agenda. Both United States Senators from Ohio, Mike DeWine and George Voinovich, supported a renewal of the Clinton assault weapons ban. DeWine...

Statewide and Hamilton County ACTION ALERT

1:17pm Tuesday, March 21, 2006
YOUR IMMEDIATE ACTION IS NEEDED Support Tim Grendell for Attorney General Gun Rights supporters in Ohio we need your help again. The State and Hamilton County Republican Committees will be endorsing for the May primary this Friday. Grassroot efforts have already helped Senator Grendell obtain endorsements from Miami, Clermont, Knox and Geauga County Republican Parties and we must keep this...

Ohio University Sportsmen/2nd Amendment Club host Ken Hanson & Larry Moore

12:10am Tuesday, March 21, 2006
Buckeye Firearms Association is proud to announce an opportunity to hear Attorney Ken Hanson, along with outdoor writer and leading sportsmen/Second Amendment advocate Larry Moore. They will appear as the guest speakers at the upcoming Ohio University Sportsmen/2nd Amendment Club meeting in Athens, Ohio on April 1. “Ken Hanson is an NRA instructor and competitive shooter. In addition to his...

15 Ways To Fight For Our Second Amendment Rights

12:05am Tuesday, March 21, 2006
By Chris Chumita The fight to keep our Second Amendment rights has had some impressive victories lately. In the past few years, we have seen more states begin to allow citizens to carry concealed firearms, the repeal of the “Clinton Assault Rifle Ban,” and the recent passage of the “Lawful Commerce In Arms Act.” Despite these victories, now is not the time for us to become complacent about our...

Buckeye Firearms Association Candidates Forum a Success

12:43am Monday, March 20, 2006
By Jim Irvine Buckeye Firearms Association would like to thank Black Wing Shooting Center for the letting candidates and grassroots volunteers spend some time together last weekend. A good time was had by all. Thanks to all the elected officials who took time from their hectic schedules to attend. For several of them, it was a three hour drive, each way. That is more than an eight our time...

USSA/ Buckeye Firearms Association Forum a Huge Success

12:10am Friday, March 17, 2006
By Larry S. Moore The candidate forum led by the USSA and co-sponsored by National Wild Turkey Federation Ohio State Chapter, Buckeye Firearms Association, Gander Mountain, Ohio State Trappers Association, Pheasants Forever, and Ducks Unlimited, was well attended by sportsmen from across the state. It was, in short, a huge success demonstrating the political awareness of the gun-owning sportsmen...

Letters correct op-ed writer who makes being wrong about guns a full-time job

12:05am Friday, March 17, 2006
The Toledo Blade has published two excellent letters to the editor in which writers respond to a bigoted and derogatory op-ed published recently by anti-gun extremist Marilou Johanek. Having once expressed her (very wrong) prediction that concealed carry would present Ohio with a "worst-case scenario when road, work, or play rage finds a trigger within easy reach", Johanek deserves to have her...

House votes to close media access to CHL records

6:59pm Wednesday, March 15, 2006
By Jim Irvine The Ohio House of Representative passed a public records bill today - House Bill 9. A floor amendment was made by Representative Brinkman (R-34) to allow people with a concealed handgun license (CHL's) to protect their personal information from the media who has abused their access by printing lists of license holders, yet has never used the information for any of the public good...

Attend Free NRA-ILA ''Mix N' Mingle'' in Lorain on April 8, 2006

12:05am Wednesday, March 15, 2006
Earn Free NRA Items Mix N' Mingle with NRA-ILA Staff & Fellow NRA Members Help Pro-Gun Candidates How often do you get the opportunity to mix n' mingle with NRA-ILA Headquarters staff and fellow NRA members in your area, to earn FREE NRA items, and to assist with the efforts of pro-gun candidates seeking office in your area? Well, on Saturday, April 8, you will have that opportunity and it...

Life, Liberty and Disarmament

12:10am Monday, March 13, 2006
By Gerard Valentino (This commentary has also been published at CNSNews.com ) Recently, a large well known company fired five workers for having a crucifix in their cars while parked on company property. Although the workers appealed their dismissal through the courts, the search was deemed to be legal and their dismissal was upheld on the grounds that a business can rightfully ban religious...

Dispatch Editors on gun bill: Facts vs. Rhetoric (yet again)

12:05am Monday, March 13, 2006
By Gerard Valentino In the recent Editorial “Shoot it Down” the Columbus Dispatch once again insults the integrity and intelligence of Ohioans. To claim that allowing legally concealed guns in cars is somehow unsafe for law enforcement officers is laughable. From the story: Because the new bill would remove the requirements that holstered guns and cases be in plain sight, a driver or passenger...

Op-Ed: The Low-Down on Quail Hunters

8:17am Friday, March 10, 2006
By Sim Evans The furor over the Dick Cheney/Harry Whittington shoot-out in South Texas seems to be dying down, but don’t be fooled. There is more to this than meets the eye, and the ever vigilant news media will, sooner or later, get it all sorted out. Here is what they have garnered from the event so far. In a rare exhibition of good sleuthing, the media have already uncovered a possible motive...

Grandma greets intruders with a loaded gun

12:05am Friday, March 10, 2006
In yet another example of how firearms are a great tool to stop criminals, WKYC reports how a Summit County great-grandmother used her new firearm to ward off teenage criminals. Many studies show that guns are used to stop or prevent a crime 2,500,000 times each year in our country. 95% of the time, no shots are ever fired. Would-be victim Eleanor Lynn describes the encounter, “Somebody was...

Now You Can Become a Buckeye Firearms “Defender”

8:00am Thursday, March 09, 2006
Buckeye Firearms Association is proud to announce the new “Defender” Donation Program. This special program lets you join the ranks of fellow Buckeyes who feel strongly about gun rights in Ohio and wish to provide ongoing support for our efforts to defend and advance your rights for self-defense, hunting, and sport. You may sign up online or by mail to be an “Annual” Defender or a “Monthly”...

Dispatch: ''Gun bill in Senate; Taft vows veto''

7:23am Thursday, March 09, 2006
The Columbus Dispatch is reporting that "a bill that would erase Columbus' assault-weapons ban passed the Ohio House yesterday, but Gov. Bob Taft still is poised to veto it over provisions on how people carry guns in vehicles." From the story: The bill, which makes a number of changes to Ohio's nearly 2-year-old law that allows residents to carry concealed handguns, would no longer permit local...

SUB HB347 passed the Ohio House of Representatives 76-18

4:00pm Wednesday, March 08, 2006
Today the Ohio House of Representative passed Sub HB347. This bill will reform and improve concealed carry and improve the safety and security of our state. The substitute bill was the result of strenuous efforts by Representative Aslanides (R-94) and gun rights groups to address concerns of interested parties while still maintaining as much of the original bill as possible. While many, diverse...

Pro-Gun Punditry: Wednesday's Buckeye State Roundabout

11:42am Wednesday, March 08, 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 crimes on campus and squirt guns in schools to Charity Turkey shoots and overpopulated deer, these articles should be a part of...

Sub H.B. 347 Introduced (DETAILED SUMMARY)

10:30am Tuesday, March 07, 2006
On March 7, 2006 the House Criminal Justice Committee was presented Substitute H.B. 347, concealed carry reform. The substitute bill was the result of strenuous efforts by Rep. Aslanides and gun rights groups to address concerns of interested parties while still maintaining as much of the original bill as possible. While many, diverse interests were “at the table” during this process, the...

HB347 voted out of committee

10:25am Tuesday, March 07, 2006
HB347 passed out of the House Criminal Justice Committee today by a 12-3 vote. The bill now heads to the House floor where it is expected to pass quickly with strong support. The process is far from over, as the bill will likely undergo changes in the Senate. Buckeye Firearms will continue to keep you informed on the progress of this bill, including the schedule for a vote on the House floor. We...

LTE: Concealed-carry law needs some tweaking

7:59am Tuesday, March 07, 2006
March 7, 2006 Columbus Dispatch I respond to the Feb. 21 Dispatch editorial "Aiming to please whom? " I am certain The Dispatch would rally against any issues limiting free speech, yet it prefers to limit, if not forbid, a citizen’s right to bear arms under the U.S. Constitution and Ohio’s concealed-carry law. The editorial failed to point out that the purpose of House Bill 347 is to correct...

Central Ohio Friends of the NRA Banquet

10:46am Monday, March 06, 2006
The Central Ohio Friends of the NRA banquet was held March 4, 2006 at Villa Milano. As always, the event was well attended, with approximately 250 supporters present. Ken Hanson and his wife Sharon were present to represent Buckeye Firearms. The event featured fundraisers including a silent auction, a live auction, and multiple raffle items. Supporters were very generous and aware of the spirit...

Tiffany Atley says family is why she loves to hunt

12:10am Monday, March 06, 2006
By Tiffany Atley Whenever hunting is mentioned I immediately envision hundreds of memories spent in the field with my dad, brothers, mom, stepdad, and stepbrothers. href="http://www.buckeyefirearms.org/publicfiles/TiffanyAtley.jpg" target="_blank"> src="http://www.buckeyefirearms.org/publicfiles/TiffanyAtley.jpg" height=120 width=128 border=0 align="left"> My first memories of hunting don’t...

Please Join Buckeye Firearms Association For a Candidates Forum March 14th

1:58pm Friday, March 03, 2006
Be sure to make room on your calendar March 14th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Buckeye Firearms Association has teamed up with the U.S. Sportsman's Alliance as well as several other conservation groups to host a candidate's forum in Columbus. Several Buckeye Firearms Association leaders and volunteers will be on hand. This is an excellent opportunity to meet with us as well as the many Ohio...

Ohioans mourn the loss of two 2nd Amendment Supporters

10:51am Friday, March 03, 2006
Buckeye Firearms Association joins others in mourning the loss of two great supporters. Our heartfelt condolences to both of their families. NORTHSIDE - Vernon Ferrier, a hairstylist who campaigned for the law that allows Ohioans to carry concealed guns, was found in his car on Florida Avenue Wednesday, dead of an apparent heart attack. He was 64. COLUMBUS - Steven Randall Nelson, age 49, passed...

Buckeye Firearms Assoc. announces Gun Owners Political Forum

12:15am Friday, March 03, 2006
Buckeye Firearms Association is pleased to announce an upcoming Gun Owners Political Forum, hosted by Black Wing Shooting Center, Saturday, March 18. Several Ohio statewide and district wide political candidates will be present to speak and mingle with the crowd. Confirmations are still coming in daily. Look for an announcement for a final list of office-holders and political candidates soon...

Your Job Or Your Life

12:10am Friday, March 03, 2006
By Chris Chumita The State of Ohio took a giant step in restoring its citizens’ Second Amendment rights on January 7th, 2004. On that date, the Ohio General Assembly passed a law that allows citizens to obtain a CHL (concealed handgun license). Safety-minded people were finally able to legally carry a handgun to protect themselves and their loved ones. However, many law-abiding CHL holders are...

Survey: Women OK with hunting

12:05am Friday, March 03, 2006
The following excerpt is from a March 1, 2006 Washington Times article written by Gene Mueller: I have no idea how accurate the National Wild Turkey Federation's numbers are, but the Edgefield, S.C.-based hunter/conservation group says 95 percent of women in the United States approve of female hunters.... ....Through the turkey federation's Women in the Outdoors program, some 40,000 females...

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