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Memorial Day 2010 - Remembering Those Who Gave All to Defend Our Rights

7:00am Monday, May 31, 2010

By Jim Irvine We are often thanked for all we do to secure firearms rights in Ohio, but this Memorial Day, it's important to remember all those who have come before us, and won all of the big battles. It is only through their sacrifice and perseverance that we are able to fight today's battles. While it's easy to get caught up in the moment of your own struggles, our lives as we know them would...

Brady Campaign's slipping relevancy underscored by NRA convention

3:00pm Friday, May 28, 2010

by Alan Gottlieb and Dave Workman Adhering to a pattern of behavior that has developed over the years, a tiny contingent of gun prohibitionists paraded outside of the Charlotte Convention Center while the National Rifle Association was hosting its record-breaking members' meeting, but they remained only long enough to get some camera time with local news crews. Paul Helmke, president of the Brady...

FLASH: Ohio Senate passes SB239 (Restaurant & Car Carry Rules Fix) and SB247 (Restoration of Rights)

2:52pm Thursday, May 27, 2010

The Ohio Senate has passed Senate Bill 239, which will allow citizens who hold a valid concealed handgun license (CHL) to carry a firearm in restaurants. To do so, license holders may not consume any alcohol and must not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs. According to OpenCarry.org , 42 states (including every state that borders Ohio) allow non-drinking license holders to carry firearms...

Bills would allow Ohio citizens to carry guns in restaurants and restore gun owner rights

8:51pm Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Buckeye Firearms Association (BFA) is delighted to report that the Senate Criminal Justice Committee today passed two vital bills. SB239 would allow citizens who hold a valid concealed handgun license (CHL) to carry a firearm in restaurants. To do so, license holders may not consume any alcohol and must not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The bill also seeks to reduce burdensome...

Ohio Attorney General announces concealed carry reciprocity agreement with North Dakota

12:00pm Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray has announced a new concealed carry reciprocity agreement with North Dakota. Here is the text of the official announcement: I am pleased to inform you that my office has negotiated another agreement to extend the concealed carry privileges of licensed Ohioans who are traveling in other states. Effective immediately, North Dakota is the 20th state to enter...

More Guns, Less Crime: 2009 FBI Crime Data continues to refute gun ban extremists' rhetoric

7:00am Wednesday, May 26, 2010

by Gerard Valentino The Dayton Daily News is reporting that preliminary FBI statistics show violent crime has decreased in Ohio for the third straight year. Yes, that's right - crime decreased in spite of predictions by the establishment media, politically-motivated law enforcement groups and anti-gun extremists, who claimed that permissive self-defense laws would lead to the end of civilization...

NSSF Grants Fuel Growth in Collegiate Target Shooting

3:00pm Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Collegiate Shooting Sports Initiative Benefits Varsity Teams, Clubs On college campuses across the country, men and women are taking up target shooting in increasing numbers. From Harvard to Jacksonville University to the University of Colorado, the shooting sports are "in" as students discover how they can enjoy these safe, fun activities with their friends. To encourage this growth trend, the...

Debunking Random Anti-Gun Myths

7:00am Tuesday, May 25, 2010

By Gerard Valentino The anti-gun movement and establishment media have done such a great job disseminating their dangerous message on the gun issue that several of their myths have become accepted as common knowledge in America today. Some of the myths are ridiculous, and some are so pervasive that they are considered to be true. In some cases they are perpetuated by well-meaning but misinformed...