Ohio Politics

Akron police chief: Focusing on gun ownership will never curb gun violence

7:00am Wednesday, November 13, 2013
by Chad D. Baus Last month, Akron Police Chief James Nice made waves when he told AkronNewsNow.com that mandatory background checks won't work to stop criminals, and that "gun buybacks are a farce." This month, Nice is speaking more words of truth on the subject of the impotence of gun control, in an interview with Cleveland's fox affiliate, WJW: Simply put, Akron Police Chief Jim Nice believes...

Cleveland Man Sues City for Return of His Legally-Owned Gun

7:00am Tuesday, November 12, 2013
by Jesse Hathaway Derrick J. Washington of Cleveland has spent nearly nine months fighting city law enforcement officials to retrieve his legally licensed and registered firearm, which is being held as evidence following his arrest after he reported a potential crime in progress. Washington is suing the City of Cleveland in federal court, alleging that the city's policy of requiring citizens to...

HB 203 (Concealed Carry & Self-Defense Law Reform) scheduled for third hearing in House

3:00pm Monday, November 11, 2013
Chairman Mike Dovilla has announced that the Policy and Legislative Oversight Committee will be hearing proponent and opponent testimony on Representative Terry Johnson's (R-McDermott) HB 203 this Wednesday, November 13 at 9:30 a.m. in Statehouse Room 115. This will be the third hearing for this important bill. Any persons who are interested in testifying are welcome to contact Jim Irvine (...

Op-Ed: The benefits of using a silencer

3:00pm Thursday, November 07, 2013
Editor's Note: Given the discomfort I have been made aware of regarding HB 234 (Allow Noise Suppressors While Hunting), even among at least one certain supposedly pro-hunting/ pro gun Ohio interest group, it seems many American gun owners and hunters need to be made aware of the wool that has been pulled over their eyes. by Jim Dickson One of the best examples of the effectiveness of brainwashing...

Poll: Columbus-area voters favor armed officers in schools by 2 - 1 margin

7:00am Tuesday, November 05, 2013
by Chad D. Baus The Columbus Dispatch is reporting that, by almost a 2-to-1 ratio, Columbus City Schools voters want an armed police officer in their school. From the article : A new poll by Saperstein Associates for The Dispatch shows support for gun-carrying police across geographic, racial, gender and age boundaries, regardless of whether those answering have a child in Columbus schools. "...

When it comes to gun rights, it's been a very busy week in Columbus [Press Conference Video]

by Jim Irvine
8:00am Friday, November 01, 2013
This was a busy week at the Ohio Statehouse where guns, Second Amendment rights and self-defense were discussed and debated before committees. Lobbyists and citizens invested many hours to explain their perspective to legislators, and to answer questions. HB234, sponsored by Cheryl Grossman (R-Grove City) would allow the use of Hunting with suppressors. The Agriculture and Natural Resources...

Victim zones: Cleveland news station finds day care owner that supports repeal legislation - and gun store owner who opposes?

4:00pm Thursday, October 31, 2013
by Chad D. Baus Last week, Rep. Ron Maag offered sponsor testimony before a House committee on House Bill 231, which would repeal the ban on concealed carry in many of the places where multiple-victim public shootings often occur. In news coverage about the hearing, Cleveland's Fox affiliate, WOIO, interviewed a day care owner who is very concerned for the safety of the children in her care and...

Buckeye Firearms Association announces endorsements in several local races

8:00am Thursday, October 31, 2013
by Jim Irvine Buckeye Firearms Association has endorsed several local candidates for the November 5, 2013 election. Off-year elections do not garner the same attention as the years when we are voting for president or governor, but they are important to you. Candidates for higher offices generally come from state legislatures, and those candidates come from city councils, law directors, clerk of...

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