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Confusion reported on whether CHLs can carry during 30-day grace period after expiration date

12:10am Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Nearly half of the more than 100,000 concealed handgun licensees (CHLs) in Ohio are up for renewal in 2008, and questions on the renewal process or reports about renewal applicants' experiences in various counties continue to come in to Buckeye Firearms Association. One of the more frequently asked questions deals with whether or not a person can carry on their license during the 30-day grace...

Gun show promoter takes time out to chase down "no-guns" signs

12:05am Wednesday, April 16, 2008

To residents of southwest Ohio, the name Goodman is synonymous with some of the best gun shows in the state. But Buckeye Firearms Association has long been familiar with the fact that the men involved in Bill Goodman's Gun & Knife Shows are also pro-gun activists who stay intimately involved with the daily battle to protect and defend our Constitutional right to bear arms. Dave Goodman took...

Democrat candidates to Midwestern gun owners: You are bitter and stupid

12:10am Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Me to gun owners who vote for either one: You're just stupid. By Chad D. Baus One insults our small-town values. The other insults our inteligence. Just another week in the Democrats' 2008 Presidential primary.

Protests Marking Virginia Tech Murders To Tell Only One Side Of The Story

12:05am Tuesday, April 15, 2008

By Brent Greer On Wednesday, April 16, gun control and anti self defense organizations are planning a series of protests around the nation to commemorate the one year anniversary of the mass murders at Virginia Tech. Remember? This was a likely preventable tragedy, had university administrators not openly scoffed at the common-sense proposal to permit students, faculty and staff the means to...

Plain Dealer columnist's series on the thug culture named Pulitzer finalist

12:10am Monday, April 14, 2008

By Chad D. Baus The Cleveland Plain Dealer reported last week that the newspaper's metro columnist Regina Brett was one of three finalists for the 2008 Pulitzer Prize in Commentary. After the death of a teen-aged armed robber who attacked a concealed handgun license (CHL)-holder, and in response to community outrage insanely focused against the robber's victim for protecting himself, Brett wrote...

HB450: House committee to hear proponent testimony on bill that would restore gun rights to young troops

12:05am Monday, April 14, 2008

The House Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by Rep. John White (R-38), will hear proponent testimony on Rep. Bruce Goodwin's HB450 , legislation that would restore gun rights to members of the armed services or the Ohio National Guard who are between the ages of 18 and 21, on Thursday, April 17 at 9:30 a.m. in Statehouse Room 121. Thank you for responding to our call to use our Write to...

SB184: Castle Doctrine bill amended in 5th Senate Hearing

12:10am Friday, April 11, 2008

By Linda Walker On Wednesday, April 9, the Senate Judiciary Committee on Criminal Justice held a 5th hearing for Senate Bill 184, the Castle Doctrine bill. Amendments to the bill were adopted via a Substitute Bill, which can be downloaded via a link below. Sub SB184 offers a revised and more descript language to Castle Doctrine compared to the language originally introduced. The bill spells out...

Sportsmen are Encouraged to Attend Reception to Visit and Discuss Issues

12:05am Friday, April 11, 2008

(Columbus, Ohio) - You are invited to join the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance at the 2008 Candidates Reception on April 15. The event provides an opportunity for the Ohio sportsmen’s community to meet with state and federal legislative candidates, rub elbows and voice their concerns. The reception will be April 15 at the Athletic Club of Columbus from 5:30 to 7:30 PM and all are welcome to attend. The...