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American Electric Power celebrates 50 years of conservation partnership

12:05am Monday, November 12, 2007

ATHENS, OH - 2007 marks the 50th year of a cooperative agreement between American Electric Power (AEP) and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. This agreement allows the use of AEP owned properties for public hunting, fishing, and wildlife viewing opportunities on more than 56,000 acres of land in southeastern Ohio. The anniversary of the first cooperative...

LTE: Concealed carry could prevent rape

12:10am Friday, November 09, 2007

November 8, 2007 Toledo Blade As a 26-year-old honors graduate, current student, and concealed handgun license holder, I found the editorial "No campus arms race" a personal insult. Everyone is entitled to an opinion in a forum of free and equal exchange of ideas, but I wish to rebut some of its main points. First, I do not use alcohol or drugs, and neither did most of my fellow honors students,...

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Fred Thompson talks guns in New Hampshire

12:05am Friday, November 09, 2007

November 6, 2007 Washington Times Fred Thompson had a somewhat surreal day yesterday as he toured the nation's first primary state, dropping in to Nashua for a genteel early-morning "tea with the candidate," then spending the afternoon in a gun-making plant in Rochester. Seeking to point out his differences with his fellow Republican presidential candidates, the former Tennessee senator and actor...

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Wouldn't it be sad?! Castle Doctrine and our Veterans

12:10am Thursday, November 08, 2007

By Rick Jones With the upcoming celebration of Veterans Day, I would like to take a moment to just say "Thank You" for all you've done for our country, our citizens, and for the sacrifice that you've given for our freedoms. Our veterans on their day should be rightfully placed upon a pedestal for all to see and to be praised for what they've done for us all. Unfortunately we can only do these...

Pro-Gun Punditry: Wednesday's Buckeye State Roundabout

5:00pm Wednesday, November 07, 2007

By Chris Chumita There are more stories pertaining to our gun rights in Ohio then we can possibly draw attention to with individual daily commentary. But they are all worthy of mention. What follows is our review of headlines from around the state though a pro-gun rights lens. From a home invasion to a dog shooting its owner, these articles should be a part of your required reading! Click "Read...

Ignore the hoplophobes and pass Castle Doctrine reform now!

12:10am Wednesday, November 07, 2007

By Tim Inwood I was delighted to attend the Gun Rights Policy Conference in early October. The list of speakers was fantastic and it was truly a joy to meet with people whose work I have read and studied for years. Talking with Don Kates, Dave Kopel, John Lott, Alan Gottlieb, Larry Pratt and other notables in the battle to defend our Second Amendment rights was truly one of those moments in my...

Proposal Will Snatch Guns from Young Adults and Youth in Ohio

12:05am Tuesday, November 06, 2007

Pending legislation understates the safety of youth hunting Legislation has been introduced in Ohio that will stop anyone under the age of 21 from hunting or shooting without supervision. House Bill 354, sponsored by Rep. Barbara Boyd, D-Cleveland Heights, and Sandra Williams, D-Cleveland, prohibits anyone under 21-years-old from possessing a firearm. Under the bill, if an adult or youth who does...

Book Review: America Fights Back

12:10am Monday, November 05, 2007

By Jim Irvine "America Fights Back - Armed self-defense in a Violent Age" by Alan Gottlieb and Dave Workman uncovers how Americans are dealing with violent criminals. They are shooting back, and winning. The authors present real self-defense stories in rapid fire succession, that put as many holes in the gun-grabbers mantra as my favorite sidearm does in a paper target. This book is a must-read...