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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...

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...

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