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National reciprocity for concealed carry holders fails to pass in U.S. Senate

12:43pm Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Two Republicans, including Ohio's lame duck Republican Senator George Voinovich, voted AGAINST nationwide reciprocity for concealed carry license-holders. The resulting 58-39 vote failed to overcome a Democrat filibuster. By Jim Irvine The United States Senate failed to pass an amendment that would have made concealed carry licenses valid in all states that issue them. This is another blow to law...

The criminals are training...are you?

12:10am Wednesday, July 22, 2009

By Gerard Valentino The entire nation is engrossed by the media coverage of the armed thugs that killed a Florida couple known for adopting developmentally challenged children. It seems that the criminals attacked and killed a truly generous and caring couple who had dedicated their life to helping the less fortunate. What most people missed in the coverage, however, is that the criminals...

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Ohio Man Pays Nearly $10,000 For Poaching Trophy Deer

12:05am Wednesday, July 22, 2009

HILLSBORO, OHIO - A Highland County man will pay a hefty fine after his recent conviction in Hillsboro Municipal Court for wildlife violations involving the unlawful taking of a trophy class white-tailed deer. In January and February 2009 acting on calls to the statewide Turn In A Poacher (TIP) hotline, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife conducted an...

Chicago mayor's armed guards catch escaped murder, but still prefers his subjects remain defenseless

12:10am Tuesday, July 21, 2009

By Gerard Valentino Noted gun grabber and first rate hypocrite Mayor Richard Daley of Chicago was vacationing at his family's cottage in Michigan recently when one of his armed body guards caught an escaped murderer who was walking nearby. Daily, who accepts armed guards for himself while denying Chicagoans the right to carry a gun for self-defense, was relatively quiet about the incident. Maybe...

NSSF implements new program to grow collegiate shooting sports by 20% in five years

12:05am Tuesday, July 21, 2009

By Jim Shepherd The National Shooting Sports Foundation has announced a new initiative with the ambitious goal of growing shooting sports at the collegiate level. Not just growing the sports, but growing them twenty percent over the next five years. The NSSF's Collegiate Shooting Sports Initiative (CSSI) will "provide both financial and non-financial assistance in creating new college shooting...

Urgent: Tell Ohio senators to support the National CCW Reciprocity Law

12:10am Monday, July 20, 2009

UPDATE: Lame duck Republican Senator George Voinovich votes NO. 58-39 vote fails to overcome Democrat filibuster. SENATOR GEORGE VOINOVICH (202) 224-3353 (D.C.) (202) 228-1382 (D.C. Fax) (216) 522-7095 (Cleveland) (513) 684-3265 (Cincinnati) (740) 441-6410 (Southeast OH) (216) 522-7095 (Northeast OH) (419) 259-3895 (Toledo) (513) 684-3265 (Dayton) (614) 469-6697 (Central OH) Email: http://...

ODNR Division of Wildlife Officer Cadets Graduation 2009

12:05am Monday, July 20, 2009

By Larry S. Moore The Wildlife Officer Cadet Class of 2009 graduated July 2, 2009. The graduation ceremonies were held in Columbus at the Ohio Department of Transportation Headquarters. A luncheon reception followed at the ODNR Division of Wildlife District 1 Offices. The graduation ceremonies were attended by family and friends of the cadets as well as officials from ODNR and the Division of...

High stakes: Do U.S. Senators risk their NRA rating in vote on Sotomayor?

8:51am Friday, July 17, 2009

Joint Statement Wayne Lapierre, Executive Vice President, National Rifle Association And Chris W. Cox, Exec. Dir., National Rifle Association - Institute For Legislative Action On Judge Sonia Sotomayor's Nomination To The United States Supreme Court Other than declaring war, neither house of Congress has a more solemn responsibility than the Senate's role in confirming justices to the U.S...