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The AR-15 Shines in New NRA Defensive Rifle Marksmanship Events

4:00pm Wednesday, October 30, 2013

The popularity of the AR-15 as a general-purpose rifle that is useful for defense and sports alike was demonstrated during three NRA National Defense Matches (NDM) held at Peacemaker National Training Center in Glengary, West Virginia, last weekend. Though similar rifles are permitted under match rules, almost every shooter came equipped with an AR-15. For more than 15 years, the AR-15 has been...

Ohio House committees hear TEN gun rights-related bills this week; Buckeye Firearms Assoc. offers testimony

8:00am Wednesday, October 30, 2013

by Chad D. Baus A total of ten gun rights-related bills are being heard in committee this week - four of which are gun control bills. On Tuesday, Buckeye Firearms Association leaders offered testimony on two bills - HB 203 (Concealed Carry & Self-Defense Law Reform) and HB 234 (Allow Noise Suppressors While Hunting). A substitute bill was offered for HB 203 - click here to download . The...

Thousands of Ring-Necked Pheasants Released Throughout Ohio

4:00pm Tuesday, October 29, 2013

COLUMBUS, OH – More than 15,000 ring-necked pheasants will be released at 27 Ohio public hunting areas this fall to provide additional hunting opportunities across the state, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). "Ohioans have enjoyed more than 100 years of pheasants in Ohio," said ODNR Director James Zehringer. "We are dedicated to increasing opportunities for Ohio...

ABC News: After Westgate, Interpol Chief Ponders 'Armed Citizenry'

8:00am Tuesday, October 29, 2013

by Chad D. Baus In an exclusive report last week, ABC News reported that Interpol Secretary General Ronald Noble said the U.S. and the rest of the democratic world is at a security crossroads in the wake of last month's deadly al-Shabab attack at a shopping mall in Nairobi, Kenya – and suggested an answer could be in arming civilians. Noble told ABC News there are really only two choices for...

To the Editor: Ohio needs to enact Stand Your Ground laws

4:00pm Monday, October 28, 2013

The following letter to the editor of the Cleveland Plain Dealer was published last week. The letter does an excellent job of addressing the supposed racial aspects of certain self-defense laws. It is apparent elected officials and anti pro-rights groups in the state of Ohio are in an uproar regarding the implementation of Stand Your Ground. These individuals fear more people will be gunned down...

GunsandAmmo.com ranks Ohio low among gun-rights friendly states

8:00am Monday, October 28, 2013

by Chad D. Baus Friends and acquaintances in political circles who are unfamiliar with our state's gun laws are often surprised by my lack of absolute zeal for the Ohio Republican Party. To them, the Republicans are the pro-gun rights party, Democrats are the anti-gun rights party, and that is the end of the discussion. For gun owners, however, especially ones who follow the matter closely, there...

HB 203 (Concealed Carry & Self-Defense Law Reform) scheduled for second hearing in House

4:00pm Friday, October 25, 2013

Chairman Mike Dovilla has announced that the Policy and Legislative Oversight Committee will be hearing proponent testimony on Representative Terry Johnson's (R-McDermott) HB 203 next Tuesday, October 29 at 10:00 a.m. in Statehouse Room 115. This will be the second hearing for this important bill. Chairman Dovilla has indicated that a substitute bill may be offered. Any persons who are interested...

Ammo shortages concentrated around areas where there are the largest numbers of gun owners/shooters and ranges

8:00am Friday, October 25, 2013

by Jim Shepherd After reading a lengthy email exchange between a group of friends that includes competition shooters, writers, law enforcement and instructors, on "what's causing the ammunition shortage" yesterday, it seemed high time to wander out and do some decidedly un-scientific research for myself. My first stop was the closest Walmart. I wandered into the sporting goods section and there...