Buckeye Firearms Association

Summit County Fair skirting Ohio law that prohibits gun bans on fairgrounds

by Joe D. "Buck" Ruth

6:00am Thursday, July 30, 2026

If you thought you could bring your firearm to the Summit County Fair this year, think again. The fair, which runs July 8 to Aug. 2, is using what it sees as a loophole by forcing all guests through its new building, essentially banning firearms entirely.

Cincinnati ordered to pay legal fees after losing another state preemption battle

by Joe D. "Buck" Ruth

6:00am Wednesday, July 29, 2026

The Ohio First District Court of Appeals on July 8 dealt the city of Cincinnati a legal and financial blow for attempting to overstep its municipal authority and override Ohio's preemption laws on firearms.

Guns allowed at Ohio State Fair but not in buildings; BFA's Rieck calls it 'ridiculous'

by David Codrea, AmmoLand

6:00am Tuesday, July 28, 2026

“Welcome to the Ohio State Fair!” You may bring your gun this year. Oh, but that doesn't include inside buildings, barns, food establishments, concert venues — any structure. Buckeye Firearms Association's Dean Rieck notes the absurdity, saying it's "ridiculous to allow someone to legally carry while they walk past the Ferris wheel but ban it in the barn with the butter cow."

Third Circuit strikes down New Jersey 'assault firearm,' 'large-capacity magazine' bans

by NRA-ILA

6:00am Monday, July 27, 2026

In a landmark victory for the Second Amendment and the National Rifle Association, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit on July 17 held that New Jersey’s bans on commonly owned semi-automatic rifles and magazines capable of holding more than ten rounds violate the Second Amendment.

Armed wife fires one shot to save husband from gunman at their home

by AmmoLand Editor Duncan Johnson

6:00am Friday, July 24, 2026

An armed wife saved her husband from a gunman who allegedly brought a social-media dispute directly to the couple’s Springfield, Massachusetts, home, according to prosecutors who ruled the fatal shooting lawful.

John Lott op-ed lends added support to national right-to-carry effort

by NRA-ILA

6:00am Thursday, July 23, 2026

Real Clear Politics published an op-ed by economist John Lott on July 4 that spoke to the need for passage of national right-to-carry reciprocity legislation.

Registration for 2026 Fall Youth Shoot now open

6:00am Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Don't miss the 2026 Fall Youth Shoot. REGISTER TODAY When: Saturday and Sunday Sep. 11-13, 2026 Camping on-site starting Friday night, Sep. 11 Where : Tusco Rifle Club 2132 Midvale Mine Rd SE Dennison, OH 44621 Cost: Only $10 per Youth Adult Volunteers Free Weekend Camping Free This is a special 2-day event to offer youth the chance to camp, shoot, and compete. Activities include a firearm safety...

Ohio controlled hunting permit applications open until July 31

From Ohio Department of Natural Resources

6:00am Tuesday, July 21, 2026

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is accepting applications for public land-controlled hunts until Friday, July 31. These hunts provide special chances for people to pursue deer, waterfowl, doves, pheasants, and more on public lands during the 2026-27 season.