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The Obama Administration is Not Dealing Straight With Us on Mexico's Gun Problem

12:05am Monday, March 30, 2009

You and I Can't Buy the Guns Mexican Cartels Own By Ralph Weller Let's set things straight right up front. Yes, some guns are being smuggled into Mexico from the U.S. Most are handguns. But, handguns are being illegally trafficked from state to state and from the U.S. to Canada. It should come as no surprise that guns are smuggled into Mexico. But, the problem being portrayed by the U.S. media...

Cleveland's anti-gun sheriff resigns amidst scandal

12:10am Friday, March 27, 2009

The Cleveland Plain Dealer is reporting that Cuyahoga County Sheriff Gerald McFaul, a long-time opponent to gun rights in Ohio, has tendered his resignation after months of allegations about his misconduct in office.

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Geauga Constitutional Council to host 2nd Amendment Forum

12:05am Friday, March 27, 2009

The Geauga Constitutional Council will host "The 2nd Amendment Forum" on Friday April 24 at 5:30PM. Speakers include Senator Tim Grendell, Geauga Co. Sheriff Dan McClelland, Arizona Sheriff Richard Mack, and Buckeye Firearms Association Chairman Jim Irvine.

Who ordered the troops' descent onto mainstreet America?

12:10am Thursday, March 26, 2009

By Jim Shepherd When an lone gunman went on a murder spree in the sleepy little town of Samson, Alabama on March 10, it didn't take long for the 5-officer police department to be overwhelmed. When the enormity of the act started to sink in, the town put out the call for help from all the police departments in the area. Now, an inquiry is underway to determine just who called for - or authorized...

Firearms ownership: One of the safest activities there is

12:05am Thursday, March 26, 2009

The United Sportsmen of Florida have compiled two fact sheets that provide a wealth of insight into the safety of gun ownership, hunting and shooting. Citing data sources including the National Center for Health Statistics, the National Safety Council, the Bureau of the Census, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and firearms industry reports, the 2009 Fact Sheet on Firearms...

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Where the blame for Mexico's illegal guns problem really lies

12:10am Wednesday, March 25, 2009

By Jeff Riley In his article "Mexico's drug violence is hard on Arizona" , Washington Post columnist George Will is one of the latest columnists to repeat the myth that American gun stores along the border are the main source for Mexico's drug cartels. Mr. Will is late to the party and misinformed. This meme started appearing as far back as the summer of 2008 when the Los Angeles Times started...

The Myth of Mandatory CCW Training

12:05am Wednesday, March 25, 2009

By Jeff Knox Rights activists are shooting themselves in the foot whenever they advocate for mandatory training for concealed carry, and they’re shooting themselves in the foot a lot lately. There is absolutely no question that all gunowners, especially those who choose to carry in public, need to take their responsibilities seriously and seeking out quality training is just the beginning of the...

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This youth turkey season hunt yielded results - in more ways than one!

12:10am Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Editor's note: Ohio's spring turkey seasons are approaching rapidly, and we hope this story from last year's youth turkey season imspires you to start making plans to go afield! By Matt Sheterom Bo Stambaugh and I met for the first time at 6:00 a.m. on opening morning of Ohio's youth turkey season. His hunting partner was unable to take him so his dad asked if I would. I was excited because my...