Ohio Politics

THIS Canton police officer is extremely thankful for defense-minded citizens

7:00am Friday, December 23, 2011
by Chad D. Baus The City of Canton made national news earlier this year after Officer Daniel Harless threatened to "execute" a concealed handgun license holder at a traffic stop. It was clear from Harless' profanity-laced tirade, which was caught on dash cam video, that the officer doesn't support citizens having the kind of mind-set that might lead them to obtain a concealed handgun license. But...

Canton police officer who threatened to execute concealed carry licensee fails to appear for his disciplinary hearing

7:00am Friday, December 16, 2011
by Chad D. Baus The Canton Repository is reporting that Officer Daniel Harless, who testified just last week in a murder trial , was not present for his long-awaited disciplinary hearing on Thursday. The hearing is the culmination of an investigation of Harless' conduct during a traffic stop in June involving a concealed handgun license holder. The officer's actions were captured on dash cam...

What lies ahead: There is much work still to be done for Ohio gun rights in 2012 and beyond

7:00am Thursday, December 15, 2011
Editor's Note: The following article was written and submitted on December 8, just hours before yet another campus shooting occurred on the "no-guns" Virginia Tech campus . by Tim Inwood I had an argument with an anti-gun liberal the other day, not exactly a unique event for me. He wanted to know what I would do with myself now that changes to Ohio law concerning restaurant and car carry had come...

Will Canton police officer who threatened to execute concealed carry licensee show up for his own disciplinary hearing?

7:00am Monday, December 12, 2011
by Chad D. Baus As we reported last week, a disciplinary hearing for Canton police officer Daniel Harless, which has already been postponed on two occasions, is scheduled to be held on Thursday, Dec. 15. The hearing is the culmination of an investigation of Harless' conduct during a traffic stop in June involving a concealed handgun license holder. The officer's actions were captured on dash cam...

Divert tax money to pro-gun candidates for FREE!

3:00pm Friday, December 09, 2011
By Jim Irvine This is the time of year when many make charitable contributions. Tax deductible is good, but I've got a much better deal for you. If you pay Ohio income tax this year, you are entitled to a $100 per couple ($50 per person) tax credit for donations to certain politicians. A credit is much different than a deduction. You don't get a part of your donation back, you get the whole...

Attorney General's "Violent Crime with Guns Advisory Group" meets again; DeWine's goal is to "deep six" violent offenders

7:00am Friday, December 09, 2011
The Ohio News Network is reporting that the office of Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine held another meeting of the Violent Crime with Guns Advisory Group on Wednesday, December 7. The group gathered at DeWine's office to look at the statewide numbers and search for solutions. From the article : Ohio State University professor Deanna Wilkinson and other members of the Violent Crimes with Guns...

Buckeye Firearms Association leader Sean Maloney honored by Ohio House of Representatives

7:00am Monday, November 28, 2011
Sean Maloney, member of the leadership team with Buckeye Firearms Association, was recently presented the NRA-ILA's "Jay M. Littlefield Volunteer of the Year Award" at the National Rifle Association's Board of Directors meeting held in Arlington, VA. Sean was further honored Wednesday, Nov. 16 in the Ohio Statehouse, when presented House Resolution No. 197 by Representatives Conditt, Combs,...

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