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Woman says she's alive because she bought a gun rather than counting on a protection order to stop her violent ex

7:00am Thursday, September 29, 2011

The Columbus Dispatch is reporting that a Columbus woman is alive today because she took steps to protect herself in the event that her estranged boyfriend chose to ignore the protection order that was supposed to keep him away from her and their 7-year-old son and 10-year-old daughter. From the article : The woman's hands were shaking, but she spoke in a calm voice as she stood outside the Far...

The Term ‘Modern Sporting Rifle’

3:00pm Wednesday, September 28, 2011

by Bill Brassard When pro-gun blogger Eric at Gunmart Blog wrote that he does not care for the term "modern sporting rifle," which NSSF has been promoting to describe AR-platform rifles for the last two years, well, he's entitled to his opinion. However, when he wrote "perhaps we should just embrace the term 'assault rifle,' then he becomes an accessory to those who want to ban these sporting...

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Sen. Rob Portman co-sponsors bill to prohibit Obama's ATF from tracking and cataloguing guns

7:00am Wednesday, September 28, 2011

According to a letter from Ohio's U.S. Senator Rob Portman, is co-sponsoring S.570, which would deny the ATF the funding it needs to enforce a new gun control policy. Thank you for taking the time to contact my office regarding gun tracking and cataloguing of guns by the Obama Administration. It is good to hear from you. As you know, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has enacted a regulation...

Public Support for Hunting Remains Strong, NSSF Study Shows

3:00pm Tuesday, September 27, 2011

94 Percent Agree with 'Right to Hunt' As sportsmen and sportswomen celebrated the 40th annual National Hunting & Fishing Day last Saturday, a new study shows that the majority of Americans continue to support hunting. The scientific telephone survey of American adults 18 and older was conducted in early September and commissioned by the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the trade...

"Get out, get out, get out!" Father's frantic plea for family to flee before 'stabbing burglar six times'

7:00am Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Homeowner attacked burglar after he tried to force his way into his home by Aaron Kirkingburg The UK Daily Mail reported recently that "a wealthy company boss" in England has been arrested for allegedly stabbing to death a burglar who was threatening his life, and that of his wife and son. From the article : Vincent Cooke, 39, was confronted on his doorstep by two thugs who then forced their way...

Action needed on H.R. 822, National Right-To-Carry bill

3:00pm Monday, September 26, 2011

by Jim Irvine H.R. 822, the National Right to Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011 would make concealed handgun licenses valid in in all states that allow concealed carry, similar to how your drivers license works. Bill sponsor Clifford Stearns (R-FL) has been building support for his bill and now it's time for some grassroots involvement. Action needed: H.R. 822 currently has 244 co-sponsors, including...

Review: Tactical Defense Institute's Active Shooter Training course

7:00am Monday, September 26, 2011

by Mike Hummel On Saturday September 10th and 11th, Tactical Defense Institute of West Union, Ohio held a two day Active Shooter Training course for the Law Enforcement officers, Emergency Medical Responders, School Teachers and School administers of Holmes County, Ohio. We began Saturday morning training at the West Holmes Jr. High school. From 9:00 am until noon John Benner from TDI spoke and...

National Hunting and Fishing Day is tomorrow!

3:00pm Friday, September 23, 2011

National Hunting and Fishing Day is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the conservation efforts of outdoorsman across the nation. Always the fourth Saturday in September, NHF Day 2011 will be Sept. 24. Help us celebrate this special annual "holiday" established by Congress (in 1972) to recognize hunters, anglers and recreational shooters for their leadership and contributions to conservation in...