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Progress in efforts to allow pistol cartridge rifles for deer hunting in Ohio

7:00am Thursday, March 14, 2013

by Larry S. Moore I attended the annual Division of Wildlife open house in District 5 and left my comments. I thought the room was more crowded than in past years. It was thinking perhaps driven by the number of proposed changes in the deer hunting regulations and seasons. I was certain these changes would grab the attention of hunters. Initial conversations and sportsmen forums indicated a...

Sportsmen's Activity Report: Ohio Benefits from Economic Impact of Hunting

3:00pm Wednesday, March 13, 2013

NEWTOWN, Conn. -- The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has released a major new report documenting the importance of hunting activities to the Ohio economy. NSSF is the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industry. The report, Hunting in America: An Economic Force for Conservation , provides detailed information about participation and...

Be Wary of Media Reports. We All Agree -- Let's Fix NICS

7:00am Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Be wary of a national news media in search of information they work hard to find that fits a pre-existing narrative. Ever since the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School, reporters have been trying to drive a wedge between organizations that speak up for the Second Amendment. They often find support for their efforts from anti-gun organizations and politicians. After all, conflict makes news...

Number of companies refusing to sell to government entities in anti-gun states continues to grow

3:00pm Tuesday, March 12, 2013

by Jim Shepherd The number of companies announcing a formal policy of not selling to law enforcement, individual officers, states or municipalities that have passed anti-gun ordinances or laws since the tragic December shooting in Connecticut is growing - daily- and there's no sign that the trend toward "new laws mean no new products" is slowing. If anything, more companies are getting behind the...

Buckeye Firearms Foundation Promotes Legal Defense for Gun Owners

7:00am Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Buckeye Firearms Foundation today announced that they have formed an affiliate relationship with Second Call Defense, an Ohio-based membership organization offering legal defense options for gun owners who defend themselves with a firearm.

28th Wildlife Officer Cadet Academy to take place in Spring 2014

3:00pm Monday, March 11, 2013

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is now accepting applications for the position of Wildlife Officer. Applications will be accepted through March 24, 2013. View the job description here . More information on the academy can be found at www.wildohiocareers.com The proficiency exam is tentatively scheduled for May 4th in Columbus for those who meet the minimum qualifications. Contact the Law...

Connecticut news station sets the record straight on the AR-15

8:00am Monday, March 11, 2013

This news report from Connecticut is a great one to share with people who are still under the false impression that the "AR" in AR-15 means "assault rifle," that these guns are fully automatic, that they can shoot faster than a handgun, etc. etc. Special Report: Firearm Facts -- the AR-15

To the Editor: Board should permit teachers to carry guns

3:00pm Friday, March 08, 2013

The following letter was published in the Columbus Dispatch on March 7. Board should permit teachers to carry guns As a teacher at East High School, I think teachers and school personnel with concealed-carry licenses should be allowed to carry their weapon with them to school. The Ohio Revised Code gives teachers and school personnel this right if their Board of Education gives them permission...