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Newspaper: CHL-holder ''wins case'' against Toledo police, gets his gun back

12:10am Wednesday, November 23, 2005
The Toledo Free Press is reporting that Toledo Police have finally returned a Toledo CHL-holder's firearm more than three months after they illegally confiscated it. Thomas Szych, who has faced high levels of gang and criminal activity in his north Toledo neighborhood this summer, was forced to seek the help of an attorney after police illegally confiscated his firearm after a neighbor filed a...

Column: Deer-hunting philosophies changing with ecological challenges

12:05am Wednesday, November 23, 2005
A recent Al Smith column in the Lima News offers plenty of food for thought as we head into deer-gun season. The piece begins like this: For more than a century, hunters have played a vital role as conservationists in America. Led by Teddy Roosevelt, hunters helped curb the wanton killing of animals and have helped bring back nearly depleted populations of game via strict hunting regulations and...

Campaign spokesman: Doug White on Betty Montgomery's short-list for Lt. Gov.

12:15am Tuesday, November 22, 2005
The Columbus Dispatch is reporting that anti-self-defense Betty Montgomery is trying to dampen rumors she will pull out of the race for the GOP nomination for governor by announcing that she has begun vetting candidates to become her running mate. For those who followed the intense battle to pass Ohio's concealed carry law (HB12), and those who have been forced to endure some of the most...

More evidence of an ailing Cleveland Plain Dealer

12:10am Tuesday, November 22, 2005
In the wake of news that subscriptions to the Cleveland Plain Dealer are off 4.46% in the past six months alone, the Associated Press is reporting further evidence that all is not well at The Plain Dealer, Ohio's largest newspaper. According to the report, The Plain Dealer is axing its Sunday Magazine because of rising expenses. From the story: The magazine has been published since the newspaper'...

NRA:Gun ownership/right-to-carry up, gun control down, violent crime 30-year low

12:05am Tuesday, November 22, 2005
The NRA-ILA recently released a Fact Sheet which absolutely decimates what anything you are likely to hear from the gun ban lobby and their supporters in the establishment media. To wit: The number of privately owned guns in the U.S. is at an all-time high. The number of gun owners is also at an all-time high. The number of Right to Carry states is at an all-time high, up from 10 in 1987 to 38...

Cheers to the NWTF: "Handicapped hunters track deer on special weekend"

12:10am Monday, November 21, 2005
The Marietta Times is reporting that thanks to the National Wild Turkey Federation's Wheelin’ Sportsmen program nearly 60 disabled hunters had the opportunity once again to enjoy a weekend of deer hunting in Southeastern Ohio's Morgan County. The story mentions that a lot of these less fortunate people harvested their first deer over the special three day hunt including an eleven year old girl...

NPR tackles subject of guns the workplace, repeats misleading data

12:05am Monday, November 21, 2005
NPR story ignores facts regarding the nature of gun violence in the workplace National Public Radio is reporting on a move that would ensure employers in Florida could not deny their workers' Constitutional right to bear arms self-defense while traveling to and from their workplace. Although the report quotes advocates on both sides of the issue, NPR repeats statistics that completely fail to...

Basically, Betty Doesn't Get It'

12:15am Friday, November 18, 2005
By Gerard Valentino Buckeye Firearms Association received the following email from a supporter who attended a political meeting where Betty Montgomery was also in attendance. Although Montgomery’s new campaign literature tries to paint her as the newest incarnation of Ronald Reagan, gun owners know better. It was Betty Montgomery that expected Ohio’s concealed carry license holders would commit "...

Democrat caucus names pro-concealed carry Senator as assistant minority leader

12:10am Friday, November 18, 2005
The Akron Beacon Journal is reporting that State Sen. Kimberly Zurz, D-Green, was elected Wednesday to be second in charge of the Ohio Senate Democratic Caucus. The story notes that as assistant minority leader, Zurz will work with the leader, Sen. C.J. Prentiss of Cleveland, Whip Teresa Fedor of Toledo, and Assistant Whip Robert Hagan of Youngstown. Like Senator Zurz, Sens. Fedor and Hagan both...

Youth deer-gun season this weekend

12:05am Friday, November 18, 2005
The Dayton Daily News is reporting that Ohio's young hunters are getting ready for the third annual youth deer-gun season, which will be held Saturday and Sunday. From the story: The youth-only season is open one-half hour before sunrise to sunset on private and public lands. About 15,000 young hunters are expected to participate. "We've spoken to a lot of parents who are excited about taking...

Nov. 30, Capital University (Columbus): Dr. John R. Lott

12:10am Thursday, November 17, 2005
John Lott, author of "More Guns, Less Crime" and "The Media Bias Against Guns" will be on the campus of Capital University campus to speak about guns, and why guns make society safer. Event details: href="http://www.capitalcr.com/" target="_blank"> src="http://www.mattnaugle.com/cap-moregunslesscrime.jpg" height=118 width=80 border=0 align="right"> Date: November 30th Time: 6:00 p.m...

Ohio hunters seeing success in 2005

12:05am Thursday, November 17, 2005
The Marietta Times is reporting that Ohio bow hunters are harvesting deer at a record pace, taking nearly 42,000 deer during the first six weeks of the season. The paper also reports that this year’s early harvest exceeds last year’s record setting totals by about 1,000 deer. From the story: Approximately 250,000 bow hunters are believed to be participating in Ohio’s statewide deer-archery...

Pro-Gun Punditry: Wednesday's Buckeye State Roundabout

4:15pm Wednesday, November 16, 2005
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 comment. What follows is our weekly view of headlines from around the state though a pro-gun rights lens. Click on the "Read More..." link below for seven days of headlines accompanied by short, concise pro-gun analysis. Wednesday in Akron: 2...

FLASH: Apprentice Hunting License bill unanimously passed by House Committee

10:16am Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Buckeye Firearms Association's Larry S. Moore got more than he bargained for when he showed up to offer proponent testimony for HB296 on behalf of this political action committee and the US Sportmen Alliance today. After proponent testimony from several witnesses was heard, and the legislation having received no opposition, the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee voted the...

Buckeye Firearms Assoc. attends Sponsor Hearing on HB347

12:10am Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Buckeye Firearms Association's Gerard Valentino, along with representatives for both the National Rifle Association and People's Rights Organization, were on hand Tuesday as Members of the Ohio House Committee on Criminal Justice heard testimony from Rep. Jim Aslanides on his HB347, a sweeping firearms law reform bill. Gun ban extremist Toby Hoover was also on hand, no doubt trying to earn her...

Op-Ed: Buybacks of weapons well-meant, but futile

12:05am Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Will wonders never cease? In a recent op-ed , the Columbus Dispatch Metro Columnist Mike Harden did something few journalists are ever willing to do. He told gun ban extremists they are wasting their time. The column begins like this: In the heady days of the gun buyback initiatives of the 1990s, two of the most bizarre programs were "Guns for Buns" in Lexington, Ky., and "Buns for Guns" in St...

Two-time PAC endorsee helps open state-of-the-art shooting facility

12:15am Tuesday, November 15, 2005
The Dayton Daily News is reporting that the Miami Valley's newest shooting range — accommodating pistol, rifle and archery — opened last weekend, featuring the only civilian-use live fire simulator in America. And among the list of owners is a name that many Ohio gun owners from the area will recognize... From the story: Lauhorner Indoor Arms & Archery Adventure is a state-of-the-art indoor...

GOA Fighting to Win the Hearts & Minds of the Next Generation

12:05am Tuesday, November 15, 2005
-- Ask Your Reps. to Attend Important Congressional Briefing on Education Gun Owners of America E-Mail Alert 8001 Forbes Place, Suite 102, Springfield, VA 22151 Phone: 703-321-8585 / FAX: 703-321-8408 http://www.gunowners.org Friday, November 11, 2005 Education. In the long-run, it will determine the outcome of many political battles that are yet to come. Right now, the civics education that is...

Buckeye Firearms Association Endorses HB296, Apprentice Hunting License Bill

12:15am Monday, November 14, 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 14, 2005 CLEVELAND - Buckeye Firearms Association is excited to announce its endorsement of House Bill 296. The bill’s primary sponsor, Representative Steve Buehrer (R-Delta), has again taken the lead to improve hunting and firearms laws in Ohio. House Bill 296, commonly titled the Apprentice Hunting License Bill, will: Permit new hunters and trappers, either young...

Two previous PAC endorsees may face off in race for state Attorney General

12:10am Monday, November 14, 2005
The Cleveland Plain Dealer is reporting that Democrat State Sen. Marc Dann announced his entry into the race to replace Jim Petro for Attorney General in Ohio. Sen. Dann was a 2004 endorsee of this political action committee, and voted for Ohioans' right to carry a firearm for self-defense. Sen. Dann participated in an open carry 'Defense Walk' organized by Rick Kaleda back in 2003. Kaleda is now...

Only 115 people observe Mentel Ban deadline

by Chad D. Baus
8:51am Friday, November 11, 2005
The Columbus Dispatch is reporting that only 115 people responded to an order from Columbus City Council to register guns that the law defines as assault weapons. The ban took effect yesterday. From the article: "As of today, buying or selling an assault weapon in the city is illegal," Ralph Jones, a city licensing officer who handled the registrations, said yesterday. It’s also illegal to own...

HB296: House PROPONENT hearing scheduled November 16

12:05am Friday, November 11, 2005
House Bill 296 has been added to the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee agenda for proponent testimony on November 16 at 8:30 a.m. in the Statehouse Room 116. 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...

HB347: House hearing scheduled November 15 for Sponsor testimony

12:15pm Thursday, November 10, 2005
House Bill 347 has been added to the House Committee on Criminal Justice's agenda for Sponsor-only testimony on November 15 at 2:30 p.m. in Statehouse Room 121. The purpose for Tuesday's hearing is so that the committee may hear testimony on HB347 from its primary sponsor, Rep. Jim Aslanides. Rep. Aslanides will no doubt enjoy having a full hearing room to speak to, so if your schedule allows,...

ODNR Extends Hotline Hours During Deer-Gun Hunting Seasons

10:24am Thursday, November 10, 2005
Ohioans encouraged to report wildlife violations, illegal activity COLUMBUS, OH - Ohioans seeking information about the upcoming white-tailed deer hunting seasons or individuals seeking to report violations of state wildlife laws can take advantage of extended call center hours from November 19 to December 4, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The 1...

Op-Ed: ''Now We’re Getting Somewhere: A silver lining in a gun ban''

12:05am Thursday, November 10, 2005
November 9, 2005 National Review Online By Dr. John R. Lott Jr. Who wrote the following? "[I]t is possible that once residents gave up their handguns, San Francisco would be seen as an easy hunting ground for criminals who have no intention of giving up their own pistols." Is it the NRA claiming that gun laws disarm law-abiding citizens and not criminals? No. Amazingly enough it was the San...

Pro-Gun Punditry: Wednesday's Buckeye State Roundabout

3:31pm Wednesday, November 09, 2005
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 comment. What follows is our weekly view of headlines from around the state though a pro-gun rights lens. Click on the "Read More..." link below for seven days of headlines accompanied by short, concise pro-gun analysis. Wednesday in...

Democracy Preserved: Defeat of State Issues 2-5 give victory to Ohio gun owners

7:50am Wednesday, November 09, 2005
When Buckeye Firearms Association's Larry Moore first sounded the alarm bells about why gun owners needed to pay attention to State Issues 2, 3, 4, and 5, many Second Amendment supports probably wondered what the Issues had to do with their gun rights. Our answer was simple - a fair and open elections process has everything to do with our gun rights, and the anti-gun people who were trying to...

Possible first hearing for HB347 Nov. 15; Opposition tries same old lines

12:05am Monday, November 07, 2005
The Youngstown Vindicator is reporting that Rep. Jim Aslanides' sweeping firearms law reform bill may have it's first hearing next week. House Criminal Justice Committee chairman Bob Latta, R-Bowling Green, told the Vindicator he expects this legislation, which has been endorsed by Buckeye Firearms Association , to receive its first hearing Nov. 15. After many false representations from the Ohio...

REMINDER: Vote Tuesday in the Buckeye State!

8:00pm Sunday, November 06, 2005
By Jim Irvine Tuesday November 8 is Election Day in Ohio. Primary and general election days are the only two days each year where we have the ability to vote on our future. We will vote on statewide issues and local candidates. Some have asked why these local races are important, when none of tomorrow’s winners will hold an office where they will vote on HB347 or other statewide gun issues.

Another two-time Buckeye Firearms Assoc. endorsee to run for Congress

12:15am Friday, November 04, 2005
The Dayton Daily News is reporting that State Sen. Jim Jordan (R-Urbana), will run next year for the 4th District congressional seat being vacated by the retirement of U.S. Rep. Mike Oxley. From the story: Jordan is the first for formally announce his intention to seek the congressional seat that represents a large swath of central Ohio. href="http://www.senate.state.oh.us/senators/bios/graphics/...

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