By Jim Irvine

Every year we hear how important elections are, and in spite of all the hype, the truth is that every election is important. In November, you are sure to hear someone say, “Why don’t we have a good candidate to choose from?” I’ll tell you why; because they didn’t show up to elect the good candidate in the primary. Ohio’s primary election is May 2 and Republican and Democratic candidates must win the primary to be on the ballot in the fall. We need to work together to ensure we have good candidates to in November. Every election matters.

Thursday, Kansas became the 47th state to allow concealed carry for its law abiding citizens. Nebraska, Wisconsin and Illinois are the only states that forbid all their citizens from carrying concealed firearms.

Rep. Stephen Buehrer (R-74) has introduced HB 541, a measure aimed at modernizing Ohio’s law on self-defense. Ohio joins 22* states, including every contiguous state, that are considering, or have passed, ‘Stand Your Ground’ legislation.