Sen. Rob Portman co-sponsors bill to prohibit Obama's ATF from tracking and cataloguing guns

According to a letter from Ohio's U.S. Senator Rob Portman, is co-sponsoring S.570, which would deny the ATF the funding it needs to enforce a new gun control policy. Thank you for taking the time to contact my office regarding gun tracking and cataloguing of guns by the Obama Administration. It is good to hear from you. As you know, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has enacted a regulation...

Public Support for Hunting Remains Strong, NSSF Study Shows

94 Percent Agree with 'Right to Hunt' As sportsmen and sportswomen celebrated the 40th annual National Hunting & Fishing Day last Saturday, a new study shows that the majority of Americans continue to support hunting. The scientific telephone survey of American adults 18 and older was conducted in early September and commissioned by the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the trade...

"Get out, get out, get out!" Father's frantic plea for family to flee before 'stabbing burglar six times'

Homeowner attacked burglar after he tried to force his way into his home by Aaron Kirkingburg The UK Daily Mail reported recently that "a wealthy company boss" in England has been arrested for allegedly stabbing to death a burglar who was threatening his life, and that of his wife and son. From the article : Vincent Cooke, 39, was confronted on his doorstep by two thugs who then forced their way...

Action needed on H.R. 822, National Right-To-Carry bill

by Jim Irvine H.R. 822, the National Right to Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011 would make concealed handgun licenses valid in in all states that allow concealed carry, similar to how your drivers license works. Bill sponsor Clifford Stearns (R-FL) has been building support for his bill and now it's time for some grassroots involvement. Action needed: H.R. 822 currently has 244 co-sponsors, including...

Review: Tactical Defense Institute's Active Shooter Training course

by Mike Hummel On Saturday September 10th and 11th, Tactical Defense Institute of West Union, Ohio held a two day Active Shooter Training course for the Law Enforcement officers, Emergency Medical Responders, School Teachers and School administers of Holmes County, Ohio. We began Saturday morning training at the West Holmes Jr. High school. From 9:00 am until noon John Benner from TDI spoke and...

National Hunting and Fishing Day is tomorrow!

National Hunting and Fishing Day is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the conservation efforts of outdoorsman across the nation. Always the fourth Saturday in September, NHF Day 2011 will be Sept. 24. Help us celebrate this special annual "holiday" established by Congress (in 1972) to recognize hunters, anglers and recreational shooters for their leadership and contributions to conservation in...

Central State University Pre-Law School Day - HB256 Guns on college campus debate

by Larry S. Moore From left: Rep. Clayton Luckie and Larry S. Moore (photo courtesy of Central State University) The Third Annual Central State University Constitution/Pre-Law Day was held Sept 15 at the College of Education and Natural Sciences. It was quite an eventful day. The activities included various law colleges on hand to speak with the pre-law program students regarding their programs...

City council repeals firearms measure after lawsuit filed by Ohio concealed carry group

The Cleveland Plain Dealer is reporting that the City of Cleveland Heights has repealed firearms ordinances following a lawsuit by Ohioans for Concealed Carry. From the article : City Council unanimously approved the measure at its Sept. 6 meeting, after the interest group filed to seek a permanent injunction against the city in mid-August for passing legislation that superceded state law. This...

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