SB49: Better to slowly burn a child to death than to shoot her with a gun?

Editor's Note: The article below was originally published on June 17, 2008, about Senate Bill 348, introduced by Senator Eric Kearney (D-9). While that bill, which was co-sponsored by Senators Sue Morano (D-13), Teresa Fedor (D-11), and Capri Cafaro (D-32), died at the end of the 127th General Assembly, the necessity of republishing this article is again apparent, because Sen. Kearney has...

Potential exists for GOP primary contest in race for Chief Justice of Ohio Supreme Court

By Chad D. Baus The Cleveland Plain Dealer is reporting that Ohio Supreme Court Justice Maureen O'Connor will run next year for chief justice, the state's highest judicial post, and that a potential GOP primary challenge could be in the works if former Attorney General Jim Petro also decides to run.

Ohio Wildlife Council Hears 2009-2010 Deer Hunting Regulations Proposal

Reduced-cost deer permits show results COLUMBUS, OH - Ohio hunters may again have the opportunity to use reduced-cost deer permits if a proposed regulation is accepted by the Ohio Wildlife Council in April, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Under the proposal, hunters could again buy antlerless deer permits at reduced prices for hunting in an urban...

Firearms transport: Lessons learned after major roll-over accident

Larry S. Moore Any discussion of traveling with firearms usually involves the legal transportation of firearms and the duty of the CHL holder to inform law enforcement if the holder is carrying. Some discussion centers on the best gun cases or range bags for use. Like most CHL holders, target shooters and hunters, I suspect, I gave little consideration to how my firearms were secured in a vehicle...

No Surprises Here: Former President Clinton Advocates New Gun And Magazine Ban

With President Barack Obama stating that his "urban agenda" includes reimposing the former federal ban on "assault weapons" and "large" magazines, it's out-of-date to refer to that law as it was known at the time--the Clinton Gun Ban. On second thought, maybe not just yet. In January, speaking at a meeting of the anti-gun U.S. Conference of Mayors, former president Bill Clinton took credit for...

Democrat House Speaker's choices for Criminal Justice Committee cause concern among gun-owners

By Jim Irvine Speaker of the House Armond Budish (D-8) has announced the committees for the 128th General Assembly. While the Democratic House leadership is noticeably pro-2nd Amendment , the Ohio Criminal Justice Committee (CJC) is not. This is of concern to gun owners because the CJC has been where gun bills are typically assigned. After a bill is introduced, it is assigned to one of the...

Guns in Boston with ‘Boston Legal’

By John Lott Guns have figured frequently in "Boston Legal," with Denny Crane (William Shatner) using them defensively from time to time. Recently, in episode 3 of season 5 ("Dances with Wolves"), Denny fired a gun to defend himself from a robber who also had a gun. The robber was not really threatening, and as Denny's friend and fellow partner Alan Shore (James Spader) asked him: "Did you...

Gangs behind up to 80% of U.S. crime, yet gun ban lobby focuses on the law-abiding

By Chad D. Baus Recently, USA Today reported that a gang threat assessment compiled by federal officials estimates that criminal gangs in the United States have swelled to an estimated 1 million members responsible for up to 80% of crimes in communities across the nation. Meanwhile, the Brady Campaign Against Gun Violence has released its 2008 State Scorecards, which grade states on how they are...

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