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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'...

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...

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