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So much for "openness": Obama's National Park Service ammo ban

12:10am Thursday, March 19, 2009

By Jim Shepherd When the National Park Service decided to ban lead in fishing tackle and ammunition from properties under their control, they probably thought this was another of their little surprises that would stay under the radar. Instead, they've found themselves justifiably pilloried by a wide array of organizations representing the hunting and fishing communities and several state...

Department of Defense reverses decision to destroy all once-fired military brass

12:05am Thursday, March 19, 2009

By Jim Shepherd At about five-thirty Tuesday evening, the lengthy feature that was to have gone in Wednesday's editions of both the Outdoor and Shooting Wires was rendered unnecessary. Normally, that's not a reason for celebration. But this was no ordinary occurrence. After having spoken with Larry Haynie of Georgia Arms regarding the Department of Defense decision to require all once-fired...

Across the Fruited Plain: The people fighting for your gun rights

12:10am Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Editor's Note: This article has also been published at USConcealedCarry.com. By Chad D. Baus Recently, USCCA's Kathy Jackson presented me with the idea of writing a regular column that could update members on the ongoing fight for gun rights at the state level. I quickly realized that what started with just a few words ("I'm needing a regular online writer to tell me about the doings of other...

Concerns about the cost of Rep. Matt Huffman's HB18 (College student hunting/fishing licenses)

12:05am Wednesday, March 18, 2009

State Representative Matt Huffman (R-4) recently introduced House Bill 18, which will allow non-resident college students to get a hunting or fishing license at resident cost.

Yes, your Ohio concealed handgun license is valid in 26 states!

12:10am Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Here's a question people frequently ask: "Your CCW Wallet Card says my concealed handgun license is good in 26 states. But on the Ohio Attorney General site , there are only 18 states listed. Who is right?" Actually, we're both right. The Attorney General's job is to negotiate "reciprocity" agreements with other states. Here's how Ohio law explains it:

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The Uninvited Ombudsman Report, No. 61 - Gun Sales Astrobomical

12:05am Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Taken from the most recent "Page Nine" Alan Korwin's "The Uninvited Ombudsman Report" ---------- 1- Gun Sales Astrobomical The lamestream media told you: The economy is so far in the tank it's hopeless and you're all doomed. The Uninvited Ombudsman notes however that: Overlooked somehow by the "news" media, retail firearm sales leaped 23.3 percent in February to 1,259,078, compared to 1,021,130...

Sportsmen Should Tell 'American Idol': No "Home Sweet Home" for HSUS

12:10am Monday, March 16, 2009

Sportsmen should contact Fox Broadcasting, the company that airs American Idol , immediately. They should be told that country music star Carrie Underwood's rendition of "Home Sweet Home" isn't so sweet for the millions of sportsmen who will be attacked by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) after they make money off the tune. According to Carrie Underwood's official website, the song...

Firearm sales continue upward in February

12:05am Monday, March 16, 2009

NEWTOWN, Conn. -- Despite an ever-worsening economy and slumping retail sales, firearm sales increased in February, continuing an upswing that began after November's election. Data from the FBI's National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) show background checks on the sale of firearms jumped 23.3 percent in February when compared to February 2008. The increase follows a 29 percent...