Buckeye Firearms Association

Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act would end punishing taxes

by Larry Keane

6:00am Monday, February 16, 2026

Crafted to stop states from weaponizing tax policy against a constitutionally protected right, the Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act, S.1169, draws a clear line; States can regulate within constitutional limits, but they cannot impose punitive, targeted excise taxes designed to burden the free exercise of the right to keep and bear arms.

Anti-gun group 97Percent is back, now led by anti-gun ex-cop

by Lee Williams

6:00am Friday, February 13, 2026

It appears the anti-gun nonprofit 97Percent has returned, although there have been massive internal changes and it is much less now than it once was.

BFA testifies for SB 278 to permit monetary, punitive damages against cities with gun control

6:00am Thursday, February 12, 2026

On Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, Buckeye Firearms Association (BFA) testified before the Senate Local Government Committee in favor of Senate Bill 278.

NEW for 2026: Traveler's Guide to the Firearm Laws of the Fifty States

6:00am Wednesday, February 11, 2026

If you own or carry a gun, don't dare travel out of your state without this new 2026 edition of The Traveler's Guide to the Firearm Laws of the Fifty States! Read the book before you travel. Pack it with your gun gear. Keep a copy in your vehicle. Use it as a reference so you'll know what to expect when you approach a state line.

Bill would allow monetary, punitive damages against cities with gun control

by Joe D. "Buck" Ruth

5:00am Tuesday, February 10, 2026

A bill working its way through the Ohio legislature would allow residents to sue cities for punitive and/or monetary damages if they try to ignore the state's preemption laws on guns. Another hearing is scheduled this afternoon, Tuesday, Feb. 10.

Staccato 'Built for Heroes' Raffle - $4,644 Prize Package

6:00am Monday, February 09, 2026

ONLY OHIO RESIDENTS 21 OR OLDER MAY ENTER NOTE: YOU DO NOT HAVE TO "LOG IN" TO BUY TICKETS. There are NO physical tickets for this raffle. You will NOT get a number at the time of your purchase. We will randomly assign ticket numbers AFTER ALL 1,000 TICKETS HAVE BEEN SOLD or after raffle ticket sales are closed and will provide these numbers to participants before the drawing. We were looking...

JPMorgan Chase joins list of big banks ending exclusion of firearm industry

by Larry Keane

6:00am Friday, February 06, 2026

There are big changes for the firearm industry when it comes to access to banking services. JPMorgan Chase recently announced the banking giant is ending its policy of denying services to manufacturers of modern sporting rifles (MSRs).

Ohio 2025-26 deer season stats released

6:00am Thursday, February 05, 2026

Ohio hunters checked 232,142 white-tailed deer during the 2025-26 season that concluded Feb. 1. Here's a breakdown of various stats, including top counties, top seasons, most popular hunting implements, etc.