By Gerard Valentino

Two more businesses where legal concealed carry is banned were robbed last week in Ohio. A BMV office on the east side of Columbus (a victim zone by statute) was robbed on the same day as a branch of Fifth Third Bank, which is a "gun free" zone due to the company’s private policy.

Clearly, it doesn’t matter why concealed carry is forbidden at a location, because the results are usually the same. Only the criminal will be armed despite the signs or laws that ban ownership of firearms to people with a felony conviction. In both of these cases the patrons were left at the whim of a street thug because honest people follow the law and criminals don’t.

By Larry S. Moore

I often look at books and studies relating to hunting, trapping or Second Amendment issues. Some are saved for possible reference; most are skimmed and discarded, while occasionally the author really grabs my attention. Perhaps this is because the author is breaking new ground, presenting the facts and conclusion in a fresh manner, or even just reaffirming values that were passed from my ancestors to me. Rarely does the author combine all these facets into one work. That is exactly what Dr. Randall Eaton has done with his ongoing study of animal and human behavior combined with hunting.

Columbus' CBS affiliate, WBNS 10TV, is reporting that female enrollment in handgun classes is at an all-time high and protection is the top motive.

The number of women who carry handguns is rising across the U.S., according to the National Shooting Sports Foundation.

By Dave Gibson

...The idea of gun control and the need to defend one's self is not a new one. Much has been said on the subject, even before guns were invented. The need to protect you and yours is as natural as breathing. Of course, as with all natural instincts, there will be those attempting to legislate it away.

What follows is a small collection of what many of man's greatest minds have said on the right to possess arms:

Recently, Buckeye Firearms Association Vice Chairman Chad Baus wrote about the "Security for Faith-Based Organizations Seminar" that is being offered at greater Cincinnati's Creation Museum. Baus recently had the chance to attend the seminar, and his complete review of the seminar will soon be published by USCCA's Concealed Carry Magazine.

In response to requests from faith-based organizations around the country (many of whom are located at distances that do not easily allow for sending a delegation to the seminar), Answers in Genesis has published a guidebook to help these organizations take the first steps towards assessing risk and establishing security and emergency plans, which are critical to reducing liability and keeping those who come in to worship safe, as well as those who travel around the world on mission trips.

TX (Dallas Morning News): Copper thief shot

"Garland police say they do not plan to file charges against a 25-year- old man who fatally shot a suspected copper thief this morning. The incident happened shortly before 1:20 a.m. at Bargain Town -- Variety & Furniture store in the 5700 block of Broadway Boulevard, police said. The business owner's son had been guarding the roof after the store had been recently hit by copper thieves. The son said he confronted a man who had climbed on the roof. The son fired his gun, striking the man in the torso, police said. The man fled, climbing back down the building and collapsing on the ground. Paramedics arrived to find the man had died. Police said he had a small backpack with tools investigators believe were used to steal copper." (07/10/08)

UK (Telegraph): Pensioner arrested for chasing away youths with piece of wood

"A pensioner who used a piece of wood to chase away a gang of teenagers who had been throwing stones at his home is facing a jail term after being arrested and charged with possessing an offensive weapon. ... 'This is Britain gone mad. Just what in the world is this country coming to when the police arrest people like me for protecting their own property?'"

By Chris Chumita

The book "Four Hundred Years of Gun Control…Why Isn’t It Working?" is the first publication from a new Libertarian and pro-gun publishing company called Contrast Media Press. The publishing company is owned and operated by journalist and long time supporter of the Buckeye Firearms Association, John Longenecker.

"Four Hundred Years of Gun Control…Why Isn’t It Working?" was written by Howard Nemerov, a healthcare researcher who is also a long-time friend of Buckeye Firearms Association. Nemerov used to favor total civilian disarmament, and set out to prove that gun control would make society safer. However, the results of his research had the complete opposite effect.

"Strictest Scrutiny" Found in the Fine Print

Many Other Assets Revealed After Study

By Alan Korwin

In my haste to post an initial review of the Heller decision, many juicy points were overlooked. This was expected. With time to read and digest the opinion, some wonderful elements have emerged.

The City Club and the Cleveland Lawyers' Chapter of the Federalist Society will have a forum on gun possession at noon July 7 at the City Club in Cleveland.

Attorney Alan Gura, who represented Dick Anthony Heller in his case against the District of Columbia, will discuss its implications and his role in the historic Second Amendment ruling.

To attend, register no later than Wednesday, July 2. Call 216-621-0082.