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HB347 to get another hearing, possible vote

12:36pm Thursday, March 02, 2006
HB347, the concealed carry fix it bill is on the House Criminal Justice Committee schedule for Tuesday, March 7 at 10:00 AM in the Statehouse, room 116 ( Note room assignment has been changed from initial announcement ). The committee will be accepting a substitute bill at this hearing and it is scheduled for a possible vote. Click on the "Read More..." link below for additional information.

Dispatch Ignores Evidence in Concealed Carry Debate

12:10am Thursday, March 02, 2006
By Gerard Valentino In a move that surprised no one, the Columbus Dispatch commended Governor Taft for threatening to veto HB347 which fixes many of the onerous provision in Ohio’s current concealed-carry law. From the story: Because of two ill-considered provisions, Gov. Bob Taft wisely has threatened to veto the bill intended to "fix" Ohio’s concealed carry law.

Op-Ed: Right-to-carry a feminist issue

12:05am Thursday, March 02, 2006
Feb. 26, 2006 Delaware News Journal By Megan D. Lehman In the debate over Delaware's concealed-carry gun permits, don't forget the difference between men and women. The average man can physically overpower the average woman; this is a biological fact. The vast majority of violent crimes are committed by men. We women should not have to depend on the men in our lives for protection, nor can we...

Pro-Gun Punditry: Wednesday's Buckeye State Roundabout

1:33pm Wednesday, March 01, 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 shots fired and guns stolen in police station parking lots to heroic rescues of police officers by civilians, these articles...

Cuyahoga County ACTION ALERT!

11:11am Wednesday, March 01, 2006
Support Tim Grendell for Attorney General Gun Rights supporters in Cuyahoga County, we need your help again. The Cuyahoga County Republican Committee will be holding an open endorsement meeting for the May primary next week. Grassroot efforts have already helped Senator Grendell obtain endorsements from Miami, Clermont, Knox and Geauga County Republican Parties and we must keep this momentum...

Ohio Deer Harvest over 200,000 for 3rd year

10:50am Wednesday, March 01, 2006
Ohio Department of Natural Resources have released the final numbers for the 2005-2006 Deer Hunting season. For the third year in a row, hunters in Ohio have harvested over 200,000 deer during all the combined seasons. The final count was 209,513 . This was down slightly (3%) from last years total and was inline with estimates showing the overall Ohio deer herd being down by about 7%. Click on...

Ohio Survey shows Ohioans split on CCW

10:21am Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Toby Hoover is fond of stating that Ohio's almost two year old CCW law is not something wanted by Ohioans. A SurveyUSA/WCPO-TV survey of 500 Ohioans conducted on February 21, 2006 shows something different. Click on the "Read More..." link below for more. According to the poll conducted by SurveyUSA and released by WCPO-TV. 48 per cent of respondents believe it should be legal for a licensed gun...

Division of Wildlife Denies Hunters Rights

12:05am Tuesday, February 28, 2006
By Larry S. Moore If, like me, you hunt in Ohio then the Division of Wildlife is denying our rights. More specifically if you are a deer hunter in Ohio your right of self-defense through concealed carry is being denied. Arguably many Ohio deer hunters only want concealed carry so they can protect their handgun from the elements while deer hunting. Either way, the Ohio Division of Wildlife...

Moment of truth for Republican Caucus: Governor threatens to veto gun bill

9:26am Monday, February 27, 2006
Taft takes issue with two proposed changes to conceal-carry law The Columbus Dispatch is reporting that Ohio Governor Bob Taft, owner of the worst approval rating in the nation at 19%, has threatened to veto HB347 if it allows concealed carry in cars or changes the media access loophole. From the story: Supporters say the bill will close loopholes and clean up the state’s nearly 2-year-old gun...

Miami County and Summit County ACTION ALERT!

10:19am Friday, February 24, 2006
Support Tim Grendell for Attorney General Gun Rights supporters in Miami County and Summit County, we need your help tonight. Republican Committees in these two Ohio counties will be endorsing for the May primary this Sunday and Monday. Grassroot efforts have already helped Senator Grendell obtain endorsements from Clermont, Knox and Geauga County Republican Parties and we must keep this momentum...

Letter to Buckeyefirearms.org: Pat Wray's attack on NRA's hunting stance

12:10am Friday, February 24, 2006
Pat Wray's recent attacks on the NRA are typical, self-serving diplospeak. Lofty environmental goals are a wonderful concept, until it empowers others to force their ideals on us all. It's the very definition of ecoimperialism when Wray and his ilk can deny anyone of their right to enjoy the out of doors, just because their physical condition or work schedule might preclude them from a 3-day, 30-...

Another American Classic Shotgun Rises

12:05am Friday, February 24, 2006
By Larry S. Moore Following on the heels of the announcement that the Ithaca guns will once again be produced, Remington has announced plans to re-introduce the great American classic Parker Shotguns. The fine shotguns of Parker were among the premier American firearms for many years. The great double guns of Parker competed with the likes of Ithaca, LC Smith, AH Fox, and Lefever in the live bird...

National Right to Carry Bill Introduced

12:05am Thursday, February 23, 2006
U.S. Representative Cliff Stearns (R-Fla.) recently introduced H.R. 4547-a national Right-to-Carry (RTC) reciprocity bill that would provide national reciprocity for state carry licensees. The bill would allow any person with a valid carry permit or license issued by a state to carry a concealed firearm in any other state if they meet certain criteria. The bill would not create a federal...

Pro-Gun Punditry: Wednesday's Buckeye State Roundabout

2:40pm Wednesday, February 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 your comments on keeping CHL information private to upcoming sportsman's events, this article deserves to be a part of your...

Ithaca Guns Comes To Ohio

12:10am Wednesday, February 22, 2006
By Chris Chumita The legendary Ithaca shotguns are back, and are being manufactured in Ohio. Ithaca Guns USA, LLC is now owned by Craig and Floyd Marshall. The Marshalls own a molding and tool company in Ohio called Moldcraft. Moldcraft currently makes plastic molds and once did work for the Chrysler Tank Plant. Since they were first produced in 1883, Ithaca guns have been known for their quality...

Ohio Sportsmen Invited to Statewide Candidates' Reception

12:05am Wednesday, February 22, 2006
The U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance (USSA) is hosting a legislative candidate forum to allow Ohio sportsmen to meet with nominees for statewide and local offices including governor. The reception will be March 14 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Athletic Club of Columbus. The Athletic Club is located at 136 E. Broad St. in downtown Columbus. Candidates for governor, attorney general, secretary of...

No Movement on HB347

2:35pm Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Buckeye Firearms Association has learned that there will be no activity on HB347 today. It was expected that a substitute bill would be amended and accepted in today's Criminal Justice Committee hearing. Look for this action to occur at a committee hearing in the near future.

Anti-Gun Columbus Dispatch Rears Ugly Head - Shows True Colors Again

11:52am Tuesday, February 21, 2006
At last. After months of hard work by Ohio's Legislators and many Committee hearings on HB347, the concealed carry reform bill sponsored by Representative Jim Aslanides (R-94) of Coschocton, the Columbus Dispatch has entered the arena with it's usual liberal, anti-gun blathering by printing one of the most uninformed editorials to date on this subject.

Black Wing Shooting Center Earns Prestigious 5-Star Rating

12:10am Tuesday, February 21, 2006
The Range Report (produced by the National Shooting Sports Foundation for club officers and range operators) is reporting that two ranges have been recognized with the National Association of Shooting Ranges (NASR) Five-Star Rating. The ranges are South Carolina's Palmetto State Shooting Centers and Ohio's Black Wing Shooting Center . Black Wing joins a prestigious group of shooting centers and...

Op-Ed: Don't Blame Hunters

12:05am Tuesday, February 21, 2006
February 16, 2006 New York Post By By John R. Lott, Jr. and Joni Ogle With all the fall-out over Dick Cheney accidentally peppering his friend with birdshot, few will probably ever hear that hunting with guns is not a particularly dangerous sport. Nor will they hear any mention that hunting can help save people's lives by helping control animal populations. A Nexis search of news stories found...

Are You Registered To Vote?

12:10am Monday, February 20, 2006
By Chris Chumita One of the things that make America great is that we can elect candidates to represent us, our morals, and our beliefs. Voting takes very little effort and may be one of the most important things we can do to support our Second Amendment rights. It is our opportunity to elect pro-gun candidates who in return will help pass pro-gun legislation. This year we are fortunate to have...

Press rage over Cheney mishap was about public’s right to know…from them

12:05am Monday, February 20, 2006
By Dave Workman When the White House press corps unloaded on White House spokesman Scott McClellan over the Feb. 11 hunting accident involving Vice President Dick Cheney, they weren’t really as concerned about the public’s right to know as they were about from whom the public knew. “Let’s just be clear here,” barked NBC’s David Gregory. “The vice president of the United States accidentally shoots...

Ohio's Law Enforcement Dilemma

12:15am Friday, February 17, 2006
By Gerard Valentino Ohio’s concealed carry law was stonewalled for years by the opposition of the Ohio State Highway Patrol administration who refused to endorse any law that allowed law-abiding citizens to carry loaded guns in cars. After years of debate, public opinion overwhelmed the State Patrol’s opposition and Ohio finally got a concealed carry law.

Op-Ed: Bears, bobcats making Ohio’s wildlife population more diverse

12:10am Friday, February 17, 2006
February 12, 2006 By Al Smith Ohio will never be confused with a state like Pennsylvania or the Upper Peninsula of Michigan for its diverse wildlife population. The Buckeye state does not have elk like Pennsylvania or elk, moose or wolves that populate the U.P. And it doesn’t have the populations of bears, bobcats or snowshoe hare like these two states. But some lesser known wildlife do populate...

NRA Fires Back at Columnist Wray, Defends Hunting Record

12:05am Friday, February 17, 2006
By Dave Workman GunWeek.com Republished with permission An official with the National Rifle Association has issued a blistering rebuttal to Oregon outdoor writer Pat Wray, who asserted in two columns (Dec. 4 and Dec. 18) that the NRA is no friend to hunters because it supports politicians who put gun rights ahead of habitat protection. Wray’s double-barrel barrage rekindled a debate that began...

HB347 & HB508: House hearing scheduled February 21

10:55am Thursday, February 16, 2006
Rep. Jim Aslanides' House Bill 347 will have another hearing next week. The bill has been added to the House Committee on Criminal Justice's agenda for February 21 at 2:30 p.m. in Statehouse Hearing Room 121. The purpose for Tuesday's hearing is so that the committee may accept a substitute bill that will reflect changes sponsors felt were necessary after consideration of testimony. Details of...

Self-Defense Bill of Rights Part I

12:10am Thursday, February 16, 2006
By Ken Hanson With all the hype surrounding introduction of “Stand Your Ground” legislation in numerous different states (also referred to as “Castle Doctrine,” “No Retreat” or “Self-Defense Bill of Rights,”) you probably are wondering what all the fuss is about. In fact, if you listen to the Brady Bunch version, you might believe other states are handing out a “License to Kill (or “License to...

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