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A Public Statement from Buckeye Firearms Association

3:26pm Thursday, August 11, 2005

Buckeye Firearms Association has been made aware of public statements made to PAC donor(s), member(s) of the media, and legislator(s) by the corporation that previously sponsored this political action committee (PAC). The statements made by Ohioans for Concealed Carry Inc. do not fully address the broadening of focus we have undergone, associated with our name change. It is correct to say that...

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HB 324 to amend Ohio CHL law was introduced today

12:42pm Thursday, August 11, 2005

HB 324 was introduced today (sponsored primarily by anti-gun Democrats), purporting to "improve" the current Ohio CHL law. Initial reading of this proposed legislation shows it does not provide the improvements Ohio CHL-holders need. Those interested can read the text of the bill here: HB324 FLASHBACK: Ohio Democrats backing College Rapist and Carjacker Protection bills

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Betty “Just call me Kerry” Montgomery begins chase for gun vote

7:36am Tuesday, August 09, 2005

By Chad D. Baus In a move reminiscent of John Kerry’s infamous Ohio goose shoot, at which a camo-clad Kerry proclaimed that he was "too lazy" to carry his bird off the hunting field, there are growing indications that gubernatorial-hopeful Betty Montgomery is trying to squeeze into her own camouflage pants suit as she makes her bid for the 2006 Republican gubernatorial primary. It was only a few...

Toledo: Judge mulls dismissing gun activist's city citation

8:49am Saturday, August 06, 2005

The Toledo Blade is reporting that Toledo Municipal Court Judge Gene Zmuda heard oral arguments yesterday on a motion to dismiss the charge against a Wood County man who was cited for carrying a gun in a city park. From the story: Bruce Beatty, of Luckey, Ohio, was cited April 9 for carrying a firearm in Ottawa Park during a party he hosted to challenge Toledo's prohibition of concealed weapons...

LTE: A double standard on gun control issue

8:17am Saturday, August 06, 2005

August 4, 2005 Toledo Blade Why do those in Ohio's Legislature who support Second Amendment rights always get labeled as "doing the NRA's bidding," but those who support gun control are somehow doing it for the people? Why the double standard? Does The Blade also scapegoat and stereotype NAACP, NOW, or any other liberal groups like it does the NRA? Would The Blade also accept the argument of...

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LTE: All amendments merit vigilant protection

7:48am Friday, August 05, 2005

August 04, 2005 Columbus Dispatch Why is it that The Dispatch fairly seeps righteous indignation when defending The New York Times writer who chose jail over revealing a source but then lauds the assault weapons ban? I agree with The Dispatch that protecting the First Amendment, freedom of the press, is part of protecting our country and all it stands for. I am not a member of the National Rifle...

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A Few Gave All ...

4:26pm Thursday, August 04, 2005

The news this week on the deaths of a number of Ohio Marines brings home exactly how much all of us owe to the men and women of the United States Armed Forces. These young soldiers gave their lives to allow others to have the freedoms we all hold dear. Buckeye Firearms Association would like to express our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of these Marines. These soldiers shared a love...

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Time to register ''assault weapons''... But do Columbus criminals care?

12:02pm Thursday, August 04, 2005

The Columbus Dispatch is reporting that starting Aug. 11, "assault weapons" owners will have 90 days to register their guns or risk being charged with a crime. Owners must register guns Columbus law now classifies as assault weapons, but city officials say they won’t make them trek to an office to do it. From the story: Some city officials had proposed requiring all assaultweapons owners to...