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Squirrel hunting and the shotgun-or-rifle debate

by Joe D. "Buck" Ruth

6:00am Friday, August 29, 2025

Longtime squirrel hunters have their preferences when it comes to which type of gun to use — shotgun or rimfire rifle. Each has its pros and cons. Which one do you prefer? Here's just one opinion from a guy who has been hunting for most of his 56 years of life.

Golden age of gun rights faces RINO roadblock

by Bill Cawthon

6:00am Thursday, August 28, 2025

Since President Trump returned to office, we have been in a golden age for gun rights. It’s a welcome change from the nearly fanatical assault on our Second Amendment rights over the past four years. But there are still challenges, and RINOs are among them.

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Former ATF senior official now working for Everytown anti-gun organization

by Lee Williams

6:00am Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Marianna Mitchem, the ATF's former associate assistant director of field operations (industry operations), is now working for former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s anti-gun group, Everytown for Gun Safety, according to a former ATF senior official who did not want their name used in this story.

Ohio's 2025-26 hunting season begins Sept. 1; see what's new

6:00am Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Ohio’s hunting seasons for squirrel, dove, Canada geese, teal, and more open in early September. Here's some important information you need to know before heading out to the woods.

Franklin County judge, a Democrat, shoots down Columbus gun ordinances

by Joe D. "Buck" Ruth

6:00am Monday, August 25, 2025

A Franklin County common pleas judge has ruled that Ohio state law overrides local attempts to enact gun control ordinances, delivering a significant blow to defiant cities like Columbus and a win for gun rights advocates.

Ohio spring 2026 turkey seasons proposed; new waterfowl zone map approved

6:00am Friday, August 22, 2025

The Ohio Wildlife Council received proposals for the spring 2026 wild turkey hunting dates Aug. 20. The council also voted to approve a new waterfowl hunting zone map for the 2026-30 seasons. Would you like to provide input? Here's how.

News item: Growing number of Ohio school districts embracing armed staff

by Joe D. "Buck" Ruth

6:00am Thursday, August 21, 2025

An Aug. 19 article by WBNS-10TV highlighted a rural Ohio school district in its report about a growing number of districts in the state choosing to arm teachers and staff. The story at 10tv.com focused on Benjamin Logan Local School District in rural Logan County, noting it was among the first in the state to adopt an armed response team after the law went into effect in 2022. From the article:...

Tenth Circuit: New Mexico 7-day 'cooling-off' period violates 2A

6:00am Wednesday, August 20, 2025

The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals on Aug. 19 held New Mexico’s seven-day waiting period for firearm purchases unconstitutional in Ortega v. Grisham, a case brought by the National Rifle Association and Mountain States Legal Foundation, with the support of the National Shooting Sports Foundation.