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The Uninvited Ombudsman Report, No. 100 - NICS Background Checks Expensive, But At Least They're Flawed

3:00pm Tuesday, June 07, 2011

1- "Guns Save Lives" Censorship Opposed -- in Court The lamestream media told you: The city of Phoenix has censored 50 ads for the educational program of a local gun-safety training association, TrainMeAZ.com. We oppose censorship in all its forms. The Uninvited Ombudsman notes however that: Although the "news" media steadfastly censors news about firearms, self-defense cases, new firearm...

Michigan Walgreens fires armed worker for "doing the right thing"

7:00am Tuesday, June 07, 2011

The Herald Palladium of southwest Michigan is reporting that a Benton Township, MI Walgreens has fired an employee who is being credited for saving the lives of several co-workers. From the article : A photograph of four children tucked in a thank-you card from a coworker reminds Jeremy Hoven he did the right thing. But doing "the right thing" cost the night shift pharmacist his job at the...

Hunters Reminded to Apply for Ohio's Controlled Deer and Waterfowl Hunts

3:00pm Monday, June 06, 2011

COLUMBUS, OH - Hunters wanting to participate in Ohio's fall controlled deer and waterfowl hunts have until July 31 to submit permit applications for a random drawing according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife. These special hunts are held on selected public areas to provide additional hunting opportunities. New this year, all applicants, adults and youths...

Journalists for hire, ethics be damned: Anti-gun Joyce Foundation grant funds media "studies" pushing gun control

by Chad D. Baus

7:00am Monday, June 06, 2011

ad·vo·ca·cy noun, plural -cies. the act of pleading for, supporting, or recommending; active The Code of Ethics for the Society of Professional Journalists states that "Journalists should be free of obligation to any interest other than the public's right to know," and specifies that: Journalists should: — Avoid conflicts of interest, real or perceived. — Remain free of associations and...

Guest editorials offer island of truth in a sea of misinformation and lies about Ohio Restaurant Carry legislation

3:00pm Friday, June 03, 2011

by Jim Irvine & Chad D. Baus After the Ohio Senate passed its version of Restaurant & Car Carry Rules Fix legislation, SB17, Ohio's newspapers quickly carpet-bombed their readers with slanted, misleading and out-right false articles and editorials about the issue. ("The sky is falling!") Despite their efforts, the Ohio House passed its own version of the important legislation, HB45. The...

FLASH: House Speaker says SB17 (Restaurant/Car Carry Rules Fix) will move in the House before summer recess, be sent to governor

3:46pm Thursday, June 02, 2011

Three weeks after his chamber passed its version of Restaurant & Carry Carry Rules Fix legislation, Speaker William Batchelder (R-Medina) is saying that his chamber plans to move the Senate's version (SB17) this month, before the General Assembly breaks for the summer. From the Dayton Daily News : The constitution requires Kasich and the lawmakers to agree on a balanced budget by June 30, but...

Bellevue man to pay $27,851 restitution for poached world class buck

3:00pm Thursday, June 02, 2011

Findlay, OH - A Huron County man was found guilty of the illegal harvest of a deer that was taken in November of 2010. Arlie Risner, 58, of Bellevue pled no contest and was found guilty in the Norwalk Municipal Court, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Following a tip from a concerned hunter, Huron Wildlife Officer Josh Zientek and Wildlife...

How They See Us: Ohio's police lobbying organizations vs. the law-abiding gun owner

7:00am Thursday, June 02, 2011

by Gerard Valentino The Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio, Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) and other police lobbying organizations continue to protest every pro-gun bill introduced in Ohio. Their record includes opposition to legal concealed carry, Castle Doctrine, concealed carry in cars, and now they are opposing legal carry in restaurants. As each pro-gun reform was introduced,...