Pro-Gun Punditry: Wednesday's Buckeye State Roundabout

By Chris Chumita

There are more stories pertaining to our gun rights in Ohio then we can possibly draw attention to with individual daily commentary. But they are worthy of mention.

What follows is our review of headlines from around the state though a pro-gun rights lens.

From poachers getting busted to the opening of hunting season, these articles should be a part of your required reading!
Click on the "Read More..." link below for several days of headlines accompanied by short, concise pro-gun analysis.

9/4/06: Cincinnati, Ohio: Eleven Are Convicted In Poaching Scandal

From the article:

Nine southwest Ohio residents and two men from the state of New York were convicted of various poaching violations recently as two of the largest law enforcement investigations ever conducted by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife came to a close.

Pro-gun activists want harsh penalities for anyone who commits a violent crime with a firearm, and we also support harsh penalities for poachers.

9/1/06: USA/Canada: U.S. Coast Guard Seeks Firing Ranges On Great Lakes

From the article:

The U.S. Coast Guard is making waves on the Great Lakes with a plan to establish 34 live-fire zones where its crews can practise with machine-guns mounted on their vessels.

"Live fire" exercises are a necessity for the Coast Guard, other military branches, police officers, and anyone who carries a gun. Training such as the "live fire" ones on the Great Lakes" will help ensure that the Coast Guard can adequately protect us. Besides, anyone who would oppose the Coast Guard conducting "live fire" exercises will more than likely oppose your right to use live rounds at an outdoor range.

9/1/06: Cleveland, Ohio: Man Charged In Police Officer's Killing

From the article:

Wilson Santiago was charged with aggravated murder with a law enforcement specification in the death of Detective Jonathan James Schroeder, a 10-year veteran of the city's force. Santiago, 37, also was charged with rape and aggravated burglary, police Lt. Thomas Stacho said.

The Buckeye Firearms Association would like to offer our condolences to the family and friends of Detective Schroeder. We would also like to thank all of the police officers put their lives on the line for us everyday.

8/31/06: Mt. Vernon, Ohio: Hunting Season Set To Begin In Ohio

From the article:

MOUNT VERNON — The 2006-07 hunting season will begin Friday with the opening of squirrel and mourning dove seasons. Several changes have been made to this year’s hunting regulations, the most prominent being the addition of the Apprentice Hunting License Program. Other changes include a re-zoning of Knox County for the water-foul season and a second deer gun season.

The Apprentice Hunting License Program was designed to give novice hunters a chance to hunt alongside an experienced hunter without first completing the hunter’s education course. The apprentice license can be purchased no more than three times in the hunter’s life, encouraging the hunter after three seasons to take the hunter’s education course.

The Apprentice Hunting License Program is a great opportunity to introduce a child or an adult to hunting. Make it your goal to introduce at least one new person to hunting this year.