By Larry S. Moore

Dave Yost (R-Delaware) made a campaign swing through southwestern Ohio on Tuesday January 5. Xenia was one of several stops. Despite the cold temperatures and snowy conditions, over forty area conservatives turned out to welcome the man they hope will become the next Ohio Attorney General.

State Representative Seth Morgan (R-Huber Heights) presented a brief status update regarding the Ohio House and introduced Yost to the enthusiastic crowd. Yost presented the reasons he decided to run for Ohio Attorney General, noting that he is the only conservative candidate in the race.

Yost easily addressed the issues and answered questions. When asked about the Second Amendment, he quipped, "That is part of the Constitution I am sworn to uphold." He then explained that he supports concealed carry noting the background check process is working. Yost indicated he favors allowing concealed handgun license holders to more freely carry in more places.

By Jeff Knox

The Federal Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit recently accepted the Second Amendment as valid grounds for reversing a conviction under the infamous Lautenberg Amendment, barring possession of firearms from anyone ever convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.

That's good news, but don't fire up the band just yet. The actual conclusion of the 7th Circuit panel was that prosecutors had failed to effectively argue that Lautenberg does not violate the Second Amendment - which is a far cry from declaring the law unconstitutional and throwing the case out.