Polls show tepid support for McCain among gun owners

By Chad D. Baus Politico.com is reporting that, while few hunters are pining for a day in the woods with Barack Obama, a surprising number of sportsmen say they’ll vote for him – far more than backed Al Gore or goose-hunting John Kerry. Citing a Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation poll released Wednesday, the Politico story notes that John McCain leads former Joyce Foundation board member Barack...

What SB184 means to you: Part VII – “Class D” victim zones

By Jim Irvine SB184 is 75 pages. It will go into effect on September 09, 2008. This is part of a series of articles looking at specific sections of the bill and how it will affect you. Keep in mind that I am not an attorney and this does not constitute legal advice. Concealed carry license holders are required to read the Attorney General guide. I highly recommend “The Ohio Guide to Firearms Laws...

Moose hunting helps American win Olympic medal

Reuters.com is reporting that American Corey Cogdell got ready for the Olympics Women’s Trap competition by going on a moose hunting trip with her father. "I've been shooting since a very young age -- probably two or three years old -- hunting and shooting with my dad," she said. "I just grew up with it."

Meet the Brady Center's newest "Assault Weapon": Your Upland/Waterfowl/Skeet/Trap shooting shotgun

By Jeff Riley In an earlier article published on Buckeye Firearms Association we exposed the Brady Center for the Prevention of Gun Violence's call for banning "any ammunition that can penetrate ballistic armor" worn by Law Enforcement. This of course would ban almost any rifle ammunition used by big game and deer hunters in the United States. For years gun-grabbers like the Brady Center have...

Hanson's "The Ohio Guide to Firearms Laws” updated to reflect SB184 changes

Buckeye Firearms Association Legislative Chair Ken Hanson, Esq.'s “The Ohio Guide to Firearms Laws” has always been the most complete, up-to-date book available on this subject matter! But never more-so than now that Hanson is offering updates which include changes made by SB184! The Second Edition book includes Plain English explanations, copies of all statutes, now now including those changed...

Britain’s Newest Epidemic

By Gerard Valentino The knife violence in Britain has reached epidemic proportions according to an article at Dailymail.co.uk, an online news agency in England. From the story : SIX stabbed to death in just 24 hours as Blade Britain's knife epidemic spirals out of control The scourge of knife crime gripping Britain has reached new depths with six murders across the country in less than 24 hours...

Handguns Magazine MUST READ: "Serial Killers"

As many as 10 states are considering serialization laws. “If you can’t grab their guns, get their ammo!” That’s apparently the newest gun control approach popping up in state legislatures across the country under the heading of “bullet serialization.” Advertised by the antis as a way to stop crime, bullet serialization is actually an unproven technology, which, if mandated, would increase the...

Non-Resident Licenses (When the Ohio Concealed Handgun License Isn't Enough)

Editor's Note: Laws and rules change. While the author sought to ensure accuracy at the time this article was published, it is incumbent upon the reader to verify any potential changes since then. CLICK HERE for the latest revised and expanded version. By Ken Cormack First things first – The Disclaimers: This article attempts to explain the concept of non-resident concealed carry licenses and...

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