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Congress Passes NRA-Backed Legislation Protecting Pocketknife Classification

12:05am Monday, November 02, 2009
Back in June, we reported on a proposed U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) rule change that would have expanded the Switchblade Knife Act of 1958 to include spring-assisted or one-handed-opening knives, and would have directly targeted the importation of "assisted opening" folding knives. (Read the proposed rule here.) Assisted opening knives are frequently used by hunters, anglers, farmers...

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

12:10am Tuesday, October 20, 2009
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...

NRA notifies instructors of problems with 2009 NRA Basic Pistol, credits Ohio instructor for the fix

12:05am Wednesday, October 07, 2009
According to letter from NRA National Instructor Trainer John Howard to NRA certified instructors, the organization was mistaken in its initial believe that old basic pistol shooting course examiniations could be used with the newly revised Basic Pistol Handbook. And the NRA is thanking an NRA Certified Instructor from Ohio for not only notifying them of changes, but also for submitting a...

Linda Walker accepts NRA's 2009 Sybil Ludington Women's Freedom Award in D.C.

12:10am Monday, October 05, 2009
Buckeye Firearms Association Central Ohio Chair Linda Walker made the trip to Washington D.C. recently to receive the National Rifle Association's 2009 Sybil Ludington Women's Freedom Award at the NRA's fall Board of Directors meeting. Walker shown here with other past recipients, from left: Marion Hammer 1995, Linda Walker 2009, Edie Reynolds 2007, Patty Clark 2005. According to the NRA, "the...

Cabela's NRA 2nd Amendment Workshop a rousing success

12:05am Wednesday, September 09, 2009
By Jim Irvine Recently I was invited to attend a Second Amendment workshop at the Cabela's in Dundee, Michigan. The event was organized by Wayne Blank, an NRA certified instructor, training councilor, and Election Volunteer Coordinator (EVC.) The event was held on August 29 and was an all day event held at a huge Cabela's store – the ultimate shopping for anyone who enjoys the outdoors. The list...

NRA-ILA applauds Ohio Congressman Zack Space in August newsletter

12:05am Thursday, September 03, 2009
The National Rifle Association's Institute for Legislation Action highlighted Ohio Congressman Zack Space (D-18) in the latest edition of "Freedom's Voice", the organization's official newsletter. Space, a 2008 Buckeye Firearms Association endorsee, has lived up to his promise to voters when it comes to support for gun rights. He introduced similar BATFE reform legislation immediately after...

Update: NRA to score Sotomayor vote

12:10am Tuesday, July 28, 2009
As we reported July 17, NRA has announced its opposition to the confirmation of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the position of Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Subsequent to that announcement, on July 24, NRA Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre, and NRA-ILA Executive Director Chris W. Cox sent a letter to U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), and U.S. Senate Minority...

High stakes: Do U.S. Senators risk their NRA rating in vote on Sotomayor?

8:51am Friday, July 17, 2009
Joint Statement Wayne Lapierre, Executive Vice President, National Rifle Association And Chris W. Cox, Exec. Dir., National Rifle Association - Institute For Legislative Action On Judge Sonia Sotomayor's Nomination To The United States Supreme Court Other than declaring war, neither house of Congress has a more solemn responsibility than the Senate's role in confirming justices to the U.S...

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