Outgoing New York Police Department Commissioner Ray Kelly has long been anti-gun. And, as a minion of anti-gun New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, he is, naturally, an outspoken proponent of Bloomberg’s…
To the Editor: OACP’s “sky is falling” rhetoric hasn’t proven true before, so why listen to them now?
The following letter to the editor of the Akron Beacon-Journal was written in response to that newspaper’s editorial calling on legislators to support HB 203 (Concealed Carry & Self-Defense Law Reform) because…
69 year-old man shoots home intruders; 83 year-old woman beats intruder with cane
by Chad D. Baus
Two home invasions in recent weeks have made headlines in Ohio.
WBNS (CBS Columbus) reported recently that a 69-year-old Vietnam veteran defended himself and his best friend during violent home invasion.
From the article:
Elec Reed and Ed Finnell have been best friends for nearly half of their lives.
“Eighty percent of the people in the neighborhood think we’re real brothers, just the best of friends,” explained Ed Finnell.
Several months ago, he had to watch helplessly as his friend was attacked by a stranger in their home.
“All the sudden, he locked the door and just started beating on us. As I say, we didn’t have nothing for protection.”
Something changed shortly after that incident.
“It made my partner decide to get a gun. He knows that I’ve been to Vietnam, so I can shoot pretty well for an old man.”
He never expected he’d have to use it so soon.
More Obama Anti-Gun Regulation: Comment window is closing – Act Now!
by Jeff Knox The Obama administration has proposed changes to regulations dealing with the transfer of legally owned full-auto guns and other restricted items like short-barreled rifles and silencers. Such items are…
Doing his duty: Man shot trying to retreat from armed robber in Columbus
by Chad D. Baus During debate on Ohio’s original concealed carry law a decade ago, the Ohio State Highway Patrol, controlled by then-Gov. Bob Taft (R), voiced opposition to any law that…
Ohio’s Hunters Get More Prime Hunting Time When Deer-Gun Hunting Season Opens Dec. 2
COLUMBUS, OH – Deer-gun season, one of Ohio’s most revered hunting traditions, begins Monday, Dec. 2, with 30 more minutes of prime hunting time each day, according to the Ohio Department of…
Ohio Attorney General sees CCW becoming mainstream
The following article was originally published by The Lima News. Republished with permission. by Greg Sowinski LIMA — When Ohio first licensed citizens to carry a concealed handgun nearly 10 years ago,…
Thanksgiving: George Washington’s 1789 Proclamation
Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and…
Happy Thanksgiving from Buckeye Firearms Association President Jim Irvine
Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays. Even as a teenager, I recognized that it might be even more enjoyable than Christmas. I would see family I had not seen…
The Lessons of the Sandy Hook Report
Editor’s Note: Tactical Defense Institute’s John Benner rarely weighs in on issues, leaving that function to others. When John addresses an issue it is noteworthy and well worth the read. This article…