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2022-23 Deer Hunting Proposals Presented to Ohio Wildlife Council

7:00am Wednesday, February 23, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Wildlife Council received proposals for the 2022-23 white-tailed deer hunting season on Wednesday, Feb. 9 from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. If approved, deer hunting bag limits will increase in 18 counties in September 2022. The 2022-23 deer hunting dates are similar to last season. As in years past, only one antlered deer may be...

Don't Believe Beto

7:00am Tuesday, February 22, 2022

The clown prince of American politics is back in the headlines. During a campaign stop in Tyler, Texas, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Robert Francis “Beto” O’Rourke shared his new position on firearms. According to the noted gun confiscation proponent, he’s no longer hell bent on grabbing guns. The failed presidential candidate told those gathered, “I’m not interested in taking anything from...

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PODCAST: No, Remington Didn’t Settle and Alec Baldwin’s Gun Didn’t Just Go Off

3:00pm Monday, February 21, 2022

The Keep and Bear Radio podcast is hosted on Podbean and is also available on Apple , Google , Spotify , iHeartRadio and many other platforms. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear every episode. How to Listen to Podcasts on Your Mobile Phone *** Episode 53: The media is falsely reporting that Remington agreed to a $73 million legal settlement, even though the company doesn't exist...

Bulletproof your mind with Col. Dave Grossman - Saturday, April 23, 2022

7:00am Monday, February 21, 2022

We are pleased to announce that Lt. Col. Dave Grossman will once again present his Bulletproof Mind seminar here in central Ohio. When Saturday, April 23, 2022 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Where Cherry Valley Hotel & Event Center 2299 Cherry Valley Rd SE Newark, OH 43055-9393 WARNING: This intense, all-day class deals bluntly and graphically with real-world violence and lethal self-defense. We recommend...

BFA Testifies in Support of House Bill 455 to Protect Carry License Holders

7:00am Friday, February 18, 2022

When it comes to firearms, the law should only criminalize behavior that puts others in danger. It should not seek to punish otherwise honest, law-abiding people for making innocent mistakes. This is the logic behind House Bill 455 , sponsored by Rep. Reggie Stoltzfus, to help people avoid charges for accidentally carrying a firearm in a prohibited place. Specifically, the bill would provide an...

Four BFA-Supported Bills Advance in House Committee

3:00pm Thursday, February 17, 2022

On Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, the Ohio House Government Oversight Committee heard testimony on four BFA-supported bills. The committee heard opponent and interested party testimony on Senate Bill 215 , sponsored by Sen. Terry Johnson, for Constitutional Carry. This was the bill's third hearing in this committee. This bill continues to advance rapidly and may be scheduled for a committee vote soon,...

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Buyer Beware: Lessons from Online Gun Buying

by Alan Peterson

7:00am Thursday, February 17, 2022

I’d been looking for a certain shotgun for waterfowling for some time. Circumstances never seemed to line up to make it happen. Finally, I found the gun, the price and the geographic convenience that brought it all together. I contacted the seller and we arranged to meet so I could look over the merchandise. But in my mind, I was convinced this was the gun. We met and I immediately succumbed to...

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Ohio House Votes to Pass HB 325 to Limit Emergency Power in Emergencies

4:28pm Wednesday, February 16, 2022

On Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, the Ohio House voted 62 - 35 to pass House Bill 32 5 . The bill now heads to the Senate for hearings. HB 325, sponsored by Rep. Scott Wiggam, along with companion bill SB 185 sponsored by Sen. Tim Schaffer, would prevent state and local governments from infringing on Second Amendment rights during declared emergencies. Crafted by BFA, along with our partners NRA and...