69 year-old man shoots home intruders; 83 year-old woman beats intruder with cane

by Chad D. Baus Two home invasions in recent weeks have made headlines in Ohio. WBNS (CBS Columbus) reported recently that a 69-year-old Vietnam veteran defended himself and his best friend during violent home invasion. From the article : Elec Reed and Ed Finnell have been best friends for nearly half of their lives. "Eighty percent of the people in the neighborhood think we're real brothers,...

More Obama Anti-Gun Regulation: Comment window is closing - Act Now!

by Jeff Knox The Obama administration has proposed changes to regulations dealing with the transfer of legally owned full-auto guns and other restricted items like short-barreled rifles and silencers. Such items are legal, but controlled under the National Firearms Act of 1934, and are commonly referred to as NFA items. Under current NFA regulations, an individual wishing to purchase an NFA item...

Doing his duty: Man shot trying to retreat from armed robber in Columbus

by Chad D. Baus During debate on Ohio's original concealed carry law a decade ago, the Ohio State Highway Patrol, controlled by then-Gov. Bob Taft (R), voiced opposition to any law that would allow citizens a legal way to carry a concealed handgun in a motor vehicle. On February 13, 2003, OSHP spokesperson John Born was quoted as saying "We do not want a loaded firearm readily accessible to the...

Ohio's Hunters Get More Prime Hunting Time When Deer-Gun Hunting Season Opens Dec. 2

COLUMBUS, OH – Deer-gun season, one of Ohio's most revered hunting traditions, begins Monday, Dec. 2, with 30 more minutes of prime hunting time each day, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Ohio’s deer-gun season is open through Sunday, Dec. 8. Hunting time is extended 30 minutes for all deer-gun seasons. Hunters were already allowed to hunt deer 30 minutes before...

Ohio Attorney General sees CCW becoming mainstream

The following article was originally published by The Lima News . Republished with permission. by Greg Sowinski LIMA — When Ohio first licensed citizens to carry a concealed handgun nearly 10 years ago, then U.S. Sen. Mike DeWine was a little skeptical. He wasn't so sure it was a good idea. But after nearly 10 years of concealed carry not only has DeWine, the current Ohio Attorney General whose...

Thanksgiving: George Washington's 1789 Proclamation

Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor -- and whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint Committee requested me "to recommend to the People of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful...

Happy Thanksgiving from Buckeye Firearms Association President Jim Irvine

Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays. Even as a teenager, I recognized that it might be even more enjoyable than Christmas. I would see family I had not seen in 11 months and there was no pressure about gifts. People were not all stressed out and the time was spent catching up on the year’s stories over lots of good food. As I pondered all that I have to be thankful for, I...

The Lessons of the Sandy Hook Report

Editor's Note: Tactical Defense Institute's John Benner rarely weighs in on issues, leaving that function to others. When John addresses an issue it is noteworthy and well worth the read. This article was originally posted on the TDI Facebook page. Republished with permission. by John Benner The official report from the Connecticut States Attorney's office on the Sandy Hook Elementary School...

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