Governor Ted Strickland attends 2009 Buckeye Bash; promises to veto any anti-gun legislation

By Chad D. Baus Attendees of the 2009 Buckeye Bash already knew they were in for a special time on Saturday, October 17, but didn't know until soon after they arrived that the evening was going to be made even more special by the appearance of Governor Ted Strickland. The 2009 Buckeye Bash, which was held at Cardinal Center Campgrounds and Shooting Center in Marengo, just 30 miles north of...

Obama administration backs U.N.'s pursuit of international gun control treaty

"I have no intention of taking away folks' guns." - Barack Obama, Feb 11, 2008 By Chad D. Baus Reuters is reporting that the Obama administration has reversed U.S. policy and said it would back launching talks on a United Nations treaty to regulate arms sales, a move that pro-gun activists warn is one giant leap toward side-stepping Congress and overturning the Second Amendment. From the story :...

Abduction and robberies at or near Ohio campuses exposes need to lift concealed carry ban

By Gerard Valentino Another wave of armed robberies put Columbus college students at risk yet again due to the archaic ban on legal concealed carry on campus. As a result, students are easy pickings for criminals looking for a sure thing. In this case, one student from Capitol University in Bexley was robbed and two different students at Ohio State were targeted. One student was kidnapped from...

The Ohio State University Pistol Club: A cause worth supporting

By Matthew Prachar and Steve Loos You may not be aware of the existence of the OSU Pistol Club, but it has been around since the 1960's. The Pistol Club exists to help promote the shooting sports to students and faculty on the campus of Ohio State. The club provides marksmanship and safety training via NRA certified instructors, firearm rental, ammunition, targets, and safety equipment to all who...

Are gun owners as dumb as Mike DeWine thinks?

By Chad D. Baus Mention the name "Mike Dewine" to most gun owners, and the reaction is a visceral one. They remember all too well how DeWine (whom Ohio voters ousted from his U.S. Senate seat in 2006, and who is now seeking the Republican nomination for Ohio Attorney General) ran around sporting a Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence (formerly Handgun Control Inc.) endorsement because "his...

Gun show operator takes proactive steps in wake of Bloomberg's $1.5 million "gotcha" video

By Chad D. Baus In response to a video released by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who reportedly spent $1.5 million of tax payer money to send private investigators to Ohio, Tennessee and Nevada gun shows, show operator Dave Goodman has announced steps he is taking to better ensure that all laws are being followed at future Bill Goodman's Gun and Knife Shows.

Does your 2009-2010 Ohio hunting or fishing license have disappearing ink?

By Jim Shepherd In Ohio, it seems hunting and fishing licenses are disappearing. Not the entire license, just the printing on the licenses. Officials say they've had "several instances" where hunters and anglers reported their licenses, purchased in the spring, are now blank. The most likely explanation is bad ink from old license printers. Not wanting to let the opportunity pass, officials say...

Shoot / No-Shoot Scenarios

If you carry a gun for self-defense, it is your responsibility to know how to use it. Here's a sample chapter from Shoot / No-Shoot Scenarios, one of the excellent Armed Response videos we are proud to sell in our Gun Stuff Mall. CLICK HERE to read more about Armed Response videos.

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