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The Bloomberg Media Follies

12:10am Wednesday, November 18, 2009

By Tim Inwood Recently in the Cincinnatus Standard I wrote about "teachable moments with the media." Sadly the lesson must continue as we talk about how the media looks at issues with bias and distortion. One must conclude they are quite lazy, as they don't do their homework and seem quite willing to accept anything spoon-fed to them that fits their liberal mental template without critical...

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New Video from NSSF: 'Lock, Stock and Barrel: Understanding the Firearms Industry'

12:05am Wednesday, November 18, 2009

NEWTOWN, Conn -- "For more than 200 years a unique industry in America has made products that have been part of our country's great tradition of freedom, self-reliance and enjoyment of the outdoors." So begins a new video produced by the National Shooting Sports Foundation called "Lock, Stock and Barrel: Understanding the Firearms Industry" and that is now available as a DVD free of charge or to...

Get the Facts About AR-15-style Rifles, Today's Modern Sporting Rifles: They're NOT 'Assault Rifles'

12:10am Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Whether you're a hunter, target shooter, own a firearm for self protection or don't own a firearm at all, the National Shooting Sports Foundation asks you to be informed about AR-15-style rifles. These rifles are often mislabeled "assault rifles" or "assault weapons." They are neither. Nevertheless, many hunters and shooters and the general public confuse AR-15-style rifles, which are civilian...

Ohio Sportsman's Bequest Expands Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Opportunities

12:05am Tuesday, November 17, 2009

(Columbus) In 2007, Wallace "Wally" O'Dowd of Powell left a bequest to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife to acquire land for the purpose of wildlife conservation, propagation, and habitat management. The bequest was the single largest donation in the history of the Division of Wildlife. In September of 2009, O'Dowd's dream became a reality when the Division...

Local media outlets offer objective coverage of surge in numbers of people obtaining concealed carry licenses

12:10am Monday, November 16, 2009

By Chad D. Baus Two Ohio area television affiiates have recently aired informative, unbiased stories on carrying concealed weapons for self-defense, and related issues. On November 5, WCPO, Cincinnati's ABC affiliate, published a report entitled "Some Women Turning To Guns For Peace Of Mind" , which documents a former robbery victim's progress from defenseless victim to becoming a trained gun...

Background checks on firearm sales up 4.3% in October

12:05am Monday, November 16, 2009

Background checks on the sale of firearms were up 4.3 percent in October, according to data released by the FBI's National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). A total of 1,233,982 checks were reported for the month, up from 1,183,279 in October 2008. The 2009 year-to-date total for background checks is 11,403,417, an increase of 18.1 percent over the same time period last year.

Firearms Forum airs last radio show

12:10am Friday, November 13, 2009

By Jim Irvine It is with sadness that I report that November 15, 2009 will be the last Firearms Forum show on WHK, AM 1420. It has been a tremendous experience and I thank all who have listened, called, or sent email about the show. Through the show I have been able to meet many patriots dedicated to protect and restore our Second Amendment right. I will be joined on the final show by John Benner...

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Polls show upswing toward GOP among Ohio voters

12:05am Friday, November 13, 2009

According to two polls released this week by the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute, "the Democratic wave that swept through Ohio in 2006 and 2008 may be cresting." Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland's lead over former Congressman and Fox News show host John Kasich in the 2010 race for reelection has evaporated into a 40 - 40 percent tie, with Ohio voters seeing the possible Republican challenger as...