Today Ohio’s Sixth District Court of Appeals ruled against Bruce Beatty and the arguments of Ohio Attorney General Jim Petro. The court ruled that Ohio’s concealed carry law (HB12) is not a general law and that local ordnances can prevail.
Author: Buckeye Firearms Association
Joy Padgett endorsed for U.S. Congress – vote September 14
Buckeye Firearms is pleased to announce the endorsement of Joy Padgett for the 18th U.S. Congressional district. A special election is scheduled for September 14 to determine who will be the republican candidate on the ballot this November. The special election is needed due to Republican Bob Ney withdrawing after winning the Spring GOP primary.
Disturbing Trend: Robbers More Likely to Shoot Victims
By Dean Rieck The FBI has released data showing that violent crime is on the rise. There’s also a growing trend of teenagers shooting their victims. From a recent article in USA…
Attorney General Announces Second Quarter 2006 CHL Statistics
By Linda Walker
Ohio’s Attorney General Jim Petro announced the 2nd quarter statistics today for concealed handgun licenses issued during this past quarter. Ohio continues to gain at a steady pace new licensees, adding 5489 CHL’s and 15 emergency licenses to the ranks.
The latest numbers confirm what pro-gun groups claimed before the law went into effect – that concealed carry works, and that concealed carry license holders (CHL’s) are among the most law-abiding groups in our society.
Join House Speaker Jon Husted for The Annual John Wayne Clay Shoot
Here’s your chance to meet Speaker Jon Husted, thank him for his work on HB296, HB347, and HB367, and find out about his plans for HB9, HB460, HB508, and HB541, etc. THE…
Pro-Gun Punditry: Wednesday’s Buckeye State Roundabout
By Chris Chumita There are more stories pertaining to our gun rights in Ohio then we can possibly draw attention to with individual daily commentary. But they are worthy of mention. What…
Ken Blackwell shines in NW OH Clay Shoot
By Chad D. Baus On Saturday, August 26, I had the opportunity to attend a Clay Shoot/ Cookout fundraiser for Republican gubernatorial candidate Ken Blackwell. The family event was an afternoon filled…
AP: ”If freed rapists return, armed victim ready”
As astute gun owners are already aware, the Associated Press is not typically known for its fair and balanced coverage of self-defense issues. So it will probably come as a surprise that…
Bloomberg refusing to release ‘evidence’ collected at gun shows
The New York Post is reporting that NY Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who was recently named on this website as one of the Ten People Who Are Threatening Your Ohio Gun Rights, is…
LTEs: Responsible gun owners not a threat
It it apparent greater-Cincinnatians have a better understanding of the responsibility of law-abiding citizens and the nature of criminals than Miami Twp. Trustee Ken Tracy does… August 27, 2006 Cincinnati Enquirer Miami…