Buckeye Firearms Association

BFA-backed SB 214 removing suppressors from ordnance definition passes committee 5–0

6:00am Thursday, March 05, 2026

The Ohio Senate's Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee voted 5-0 on March 4 (video) to advance Senate Bill 214, which would remove suppressors from the dangerous ordnance definition in Ohio law. SB 214, which was reported to the Senate's Rules and Reference Committee, will next move to the full Senate.

BFA testifies for SB 273 to provide civil immunity for voluntary firearm storage

6:00am Wednesday, March 04, 2026

On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Buckeye Firearms Association (BFA) testified before the House Public Safety Committee in favor of Senate Bill 273 . SB 273, sponsored by Sen. Kyle Koehler (R-Springfield), passed unanimously as Sub. SB 273 on Nov. 19, 2025, and had its first hearing in the House Public Safety Committee on Feb. 17 . SB 273 would enact the "Keep Them Safe Act" to provide guidelines and...

BFA-backed SB 214 up for 4th hearing, removes suppressors from ordnance definition

6:00am Tuesday, March 03, 2026

An Ohio Senate bill that would remove suppressors from the dangerous ordnance definition in Ohio law is scheduled for its fourth hearing March 4 by the Senate's Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee.

How to handle a traffic stop with firearms in your vehicle

by Sean Maloney, for AmmoLand

6:00am Monday, March 02, 2026

No one likes to see flashing blue lights in the rearview mirror. Whether it’s a warning, a ticket, or just bad luck, a traffic stop can make anyone’s heart race. That is especially true of law-abiding citizens who happen to have a firearm in their vehicle. Here's how to handle the situation.

BFA joins federal lawsuit challenging ATF tax stamp requirement on suppressors, short-barreled rifles

by Joe D. "Buck" Ruth

5:00am Friday, February 27, 2026

On Feb. 26, 2026, Buckeye Firearms Association (BFA) joined plaintiffs in filing what is the third lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the National Firearms Act of 1934 (NFA).

Could Alito exit hand Trump critical pro-2A SCOTUS appointment?

by John Crump

6:00am Thursday, February 26, 2026

In the corridors of Washington, whispers of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s potential retirement have grown into a roar. At 75 years old, his retirement now could allow President Donald Trump to appoint a like-minded successor before any potential shift in Senate control.

Firearm industry 'responsible controls' legislation is existential threat to gun owners

6:00am Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Anti-gun activists think they have figured out a way around the Second Amendment, democratic accountability, and the federal Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) to impose a limitless raft of gun control on the American people.

USFWS allots over $21M to Ohio for wildlife restoration, hunter education

6:00am Tuesday, February 24, 2026

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced over $1.2 billion in Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration apportionments to support states, commonwealths, and territories in their efforts to fund conservation and outdoor opportunities. That includes nearly $21.5 million total to Ohio for wildlife restoration and hunter education programs.

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