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Gun Control Failure: Canadian Violent Crime Rate Doubles America's

12:05am Thursday, January 19, 2006
For Immediate Release Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms BELLEVUE, WA – Canada's billion-dollar boondoggle – the national gun registration scheme – has proven itself an abysmal failure, as that country's violent crime rates are double those reported in the United States, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms (CCRKBA) noted today. "We looked at violent...

Pro-Gun Punditry: Wednesday's Buckeye State Roundabout

2:43pm Wednesday, January 18, 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 movement in several gun rights-related political races to still more victims in "no-guns" zones, this article deserves be a part...

Flash: HB296 unanimously passed by Senate Agriculture Committee

12:07pm Wednesday, January 18, 2006
HB296, the Apprentice Hunting License bill introduced by Representative Steve Buehrer (R-74), passed out of committee unanimously today with a 9-0 vote. Before the vote, 2005 USSA Patriot Award Winner Larry Moore gave testimony in support of the bill on behalf of both Buckeye Firearms Association and the U.S. Sportsmen Alliance.

Two pro-gun bills receive hearings this week

6:12pm Tuesday, January 17, 2006
HB347 received its third hearing in the House Criminal Justice committee today. Like last week, this was proponent testimony. Buckeye Firearms was joined by people from the NRA and PRO. There was a good gathering on hand to watch seven people testify in favor of HB347. Car carry fixes and media access issues continued to be the most discussed points. There was also testimony on “no guns” signs,...

Candidate Petro's Lt. Gov candidate withdraws

6:04pm Monday, January 16, 2006
Following weeks of rumor, and a strong insistence just last week by Petro campaign manager Bob Paduchik that it was all just a story being circulated by his opponents, the Petro campaign announced Monday that Phil Heimlich would not be running for Lt. Governor on the Petro for Governor ticket. The Cincinnati Enquirer writes that with Petro "facing a potentially difficult state-wide election – and...

Will Ohio CHL-holders get the blame for 2005's urban crime problems?

12:10am Monday, January 16, 2006
By Chad D. Baus The first 21 months of concealed carry in Ohio have provided pro-gun rights advocates a plethora of opportunities to disprove the rhetoric their opponents in the gun ban movements have thrown around during the near decade-long debate on concealed carry in the Buckeye State. There has been no soccer mom shootout, fender-bender murder, or Wild West-style vigilantism. There haven't...

HB347: More Featured Testimony from 1st Proponent Hearing

12:05am Monday, January 16, 2006
There were many excellent witnesses who offered comments in favor of HB347 last Tuesday. We've already featured Attorney Ken Hanson's revealing testimony . On the eve of a second proponent hearing we would like to feature some of the other compelling testimony from witnesses who came to address key concerns that are addressed in HB347. Click on the "Read More..." link below for testimony from...

Sen. Padgett introduces Senate version of House firearms legislation as SB252

1:48pm Friday, January 13, 2006
Buckeye Firearms Association is pleased to announce that Senator Joy Padgett, a 2004 Buckeye Firearms Association endorsee, has introduced a companion bill to Rep. Jim Aslanides' comprehensive firearms law reform legislation. Senate Bill 252, which mirrors HB347 to the letter, already has 19 co-sponsors. The practice of introducing concurrent legislation has often been done in past sessions, and...

HB296 Apprentice Hunting License Bill: Senate hearing scheduled January 18

12:10am Friday, January 13, 2006
House Bill 296 has been added to the Senate Agriculture Committee agenda for proponent & opponent testimony on November 16 at 9:00 a.m.. The purpose for Wednesday's hearing is so that the committee may hear testimony on HB296 from persons wishing to provide public testimony. USSA 2005 Patriot Award-winner Larry S. Moore will be on hand to offer proponent testimony on behalf of the Buckeye...

HB347: House PROPONENT hearing scheduled January 17

11:43am Thursday, January 12, 2006
House Bill 347 will have second proponent hearing next week. It has been added to the House Committee on Criminal Justice's agenda for January 17 at 2:30 p.m. in Statehouse Hearing Room 121. The purpose for Tuesday's hearing is so that the committee may hear additional testimony on HB347 from supporters of the legislation. Buckeye Firearms Association will be on hand, but will not testify. No one...

FEATURE: Attorney's Revealing Testimony on HB347

12:10am Thursday, January 12, 2006
In his personal time, attorney and author Ken Hanson volunteers as Buckeye Firearms Association's Legislative Chair, but on Tuesday, January 10, he testified as a proponent of House Bill 347 on behalf of his many clients. Hanson's testimony offers extraordinary insight into the reasons why Ohio's two year-old concealed carry law is in need of reform. Chairman Latta and Representatives: Thank you...

Another Buckeye State firing range opening soon

12:05am Thursday, January 12, 2006
By Ken Hanson In yet another indication of the widespread success of Ohio’s Concealed Carry Law, The Vandalia Range and Armory will be open for business by the end of January, 2006. For the second time in three months, a new range is being opened in the greater Dayton area. Located at 100 Corporate Center Drive, Vandalia, Ohio 45377, the range is a brand new, modern shooting facility. Tenatively...

Pro-Gun Punditry: Wednesday's Buckeye State Roundabout

3:28pm Wednesday, January 11, 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 details on several self-defense shootings to more victims in "no-guns" zones, this article deserves be a part of your required...

Legislators treated to packed house for first HB347 proponent hearing

10:56pm Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Proponent testimony was heard today for HB347, a concealed carry “fix it” bill and general improvement of Ohio firearms laws. The purpose of today’s hearing was to solicit comments from organizations and individuals who support the bill. The hearing room was packed. All 60 chairs were filled, with 20 people standing and another dozen standing in the hall before 2:30 when Chairman Latta called the...

Ohio candidate for U.S. Congress takes concealed carry class

8:16pm Tuesday, January 10, 2006
The Lima News is reporting that State Representative Mike Gilb, a two-time Buckeye Firearms Association endorsee who recently announced his candidacy for U.S. Congress in the 4th Congressional District, recently took part in a concealed carry training class in Allen County. From the story: State Rep. Mike Gilb wanted to get a good look at the training for carrying concealed weapons, especially...

Not the Same Old Doctors and Guns Article

5:00am Monday, January 09, 2006
By Gerard Valentino (This commentary has also been published at CNSNews.com ! Politicians, scientists and the American public have now accepted gun-control as a failed social experiment resulting in the proliferation of concealed-carry laws nationwide. The medical profession, however, stands as one of the few remaining special interest groups that still believe in disarming law-abiding citizens...

A Good Kind of School Shooting

12:15am Monday, January 09, 2006
By Jim Irvine Representative Ron Hood (R-91) of Ashville has introduced HB460. This legislation allows schools to “offer a course in firearm safety and marksmanship.” The course would be taught by a certified instructor, covering a list of required topics, and any additional criteria established by the school district. Students who complete the course would receive a certificate of accomplishment.

Sportsmen’s Dollars Protected

2:09am Saturday, January 07, 2006
In October, we reported on HB367 which was aimed at protecting sportsmen’s dollars. Traditionally, the license fees for hunting, trapping and fishing are used for conservation efforts, not swindled off for other general expenses. Earlier this session, Governor Bob Taft line-item vetoed the provision in the original budget. But the grassroots fired back, and this week they were rewarded when...

Are you crazy to carry a gun…or crazy not to?

12:10am Friday, January 06, 2006
By Dean Rieck Recently, a liberal friend of mine said that people who want a gun for protection are just plain crazy. My friend’s argument was that you’re a lot more likely to die in a car accident or a fire. The likelihood that you’ll be killed by a burglar who breaks into your home or a hoodlum who jumps you in a dark parking lot, my friend said, are about the same as getting struck by...

Book Review: A Girl's Guide To Guns

12:05am Friday, January 06, 2006
January 1, 2006 New York Post (republished on Lott's blog ) By Dr. John R. Lott, Jr. What should a woman do when attacked by a criminal? Should she behave passively? Use pepper spray? A gun? Most people hope they'll get lucky and never be attacked. For those who want to think ahead, there is Paxton Quigley's new book, "Stayin' Alive." It turns out that pepper spray may not do you a lot of good...

HB347: House PROPONENT hearing scheduled January 10

11:00am Thursday, January 05, 2006
House Bill 347 has been added to the House Committee on Criminal Justice's agenda for proponent testimony on January 10 at 2:30 p.m. in Statehouse Hearing Room 121. The purpose for Tuesday's hearing is so that the committee may hear testimony on HB347 from supporters of the legislation. Buckeye Firearms Association will be on hand in support of this bill. Filling hearing rooms as this legislation...

Winds of change for gun owners in Toledo?

12:10am Thursday, January 05, 2006
Two pieces of news from Toledo have some gun owners wondering if fairer weather could be on the horizon. First, the Toledo Blade is reporting that Toledo City Council elected Republican Rob Ludeman was elected city council president. From the story: Mr. Ludeman, who voted for himself, also received the support of two of council’s seven Democrats along with the other three Republicans to win. A...

Statewide muzzleloader season comes to an end

12:05am Thursday, January 05, 2006
Tuscarawas County leads the state in number of deer harvested Hunters took 23,056 deer during Ohio’s four-day muzzleloader season, December 27-30, with Tuscarawas County again leading the state with 930 deer checked, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Last year, a preliminary total of 27,749 deer was taken during muzzleloader season. href="http://...

Pro-Gun Punditry: Wednesday's Buckeye State Roundabout

4:00pm Wednesday, January 04, 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 details on several self-defense shootings to the latest comments on HB347 from the House Speaker and Senate President, this...

Exposed: The Buckeye State's Anti-Gun Puppetmaster

by Chad D. Baus
12:05am Wednesday, January 04, 2006
How Ohio's Gun Ban Extremists Try to Create the Illusion of Public Support for Gun Control In just a few short weeks, it'll be that time again. Time for a new self-defense bill to begin hearings before the Ohio General Assembly. Time for the anti-gun media to begin crying foul about any attempt to limit their access to CHL-holders' private information. Time for Ohio's resident gun ban extremist,...

Another journalist sees the up-sides of self-defense preparations

12:05am Tuesday, January 03, 2006
The Canton Repository has published an excellent article written by a journalist who sat through a recent concealed handgun license course offered at The Firing Line in Canal Fulton. The article details some of the students who participated in the class, and describes the course itself. Perhaps the opening few paragraphs will do more than anything in terms of helping readers understand the need...

Gun rights group to Canadian PM: Don't blame U.S. for your crimes and criminals

12:05am Monday, January 02, 2006
For Immediate Release Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms BELLEVUE, WA – Reacting to the accusation from Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin that the United States is "exporting violence," the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms (CCRKBA) said Martin is trying to scapegoat an entire nation for his own failed leadership, and for crimes committed by his own...

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