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Protecting Cultural Acceptance

by Peter Churchbourne

7:00am Wednesday, February 09, 2022

There are two ways to promote and defend hunting in the United States. The first is to foster active participation in hunting. The second is to maintain, protect and enhance the cultural acceptance of hunting. The first cannot exist without the second. Today numerous organizations across the country work to increase hunting participation and to develop programs to recruit, retain and reactivate...

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Constitutional Carry Bill Moves Rapidly, Emergency Power Bill Passes Committee

3:00pm Tuesday, February 08, 2022

On Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, the Ohio House Government Oversight Committee held hearings for three BFA-Supported bills. SB 215 on Constitutional Carry received its first hearing in the House with bill sponsor Sen. Terry Johnson presenting testimony. This bill is moving rapidly. In December, the bill passed the Senate and was introduced into the House. In January, it was assigned to committee. The...

How to defend against the many attacks on hunting

by Jay Pinsky

7:00am Tuesday, February 08, 2022

Life is all about change, and we as hunters know this well. Animals change habits, locations, moods, and tendencies on their time and under their logic, not ours. As hunters, we pride ourselves on our ability to adapt to changes in animals, yes – but we must also adapt to changes in humans, our environments, and our habits. COVID-19 is just the latest example of an external factor which has...

PODCAST: An Inside Look at BFA’s Lineup of Firearm and Self-Defense Training Classes

3:00pm Monday, February 07, 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 51: Buckeye Firearms Association has announced its 2022 firearm and self-defense training schedule. And if you've never attended one of...

Hearings for 3 BFA-Supported Bills Scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday

by Dean Rieck

7:00am Monday, February 07, 2022

The Ohio House Government Oversight Committee has announced hearings for three BFA-Supported bills on Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, at 10 a.m., Room 018 at the Ohio Statehouse. The committee will hold a second hearing, for SB 215 proponent testimony, on Wednesday, Feb. 9, at 10:30 a.m. in the same room. SB 215 - Constitutional Carry (Sponsor: Terry Johnson) This bill would make licensing optional for...

How to Access Hunting Opportunities on U.S. Military Bases

by Alan Peterson

7:00am Friday, February 04, 2022

One of the most popular reality TV stars is Gordon Ramsay of “Hell’s Kitchen” Fame. Ramsay made his name by being an outspoken, passionate, sometimes brutal, gourmet. Whatever you may think of his cooking or his antics, hunters may be surprised to learn that one of his shows demonstrates his willingness to capture, kill or otherwise procure his own game meat and prepare it, start to finish—from...

2022 BFA Firearms and Self-Defense Training Class Schedule

3:00pm Thursday, February 03, 2022

Buckeye Firearms Association has announced 10 firearms and self-defense training classes so far for 2022. We may add to this list in the near future. Sign up now. Our classes frequently sell out. BFA Members can get discounts on all classes and most other events. If you have a paid membership, contact us for your Promo Code. If you're not yet a member, c lick here to join now . Click on the event...

Federal Bill Seeks to Ban Suppressors despite Hearing Safety Benefits

by Brian McCombie

7:00am Thursday, February 03, 2022

Recently, I wrote an article for the NRA’s America’s First Freedom (A1F) website about a new attempt by some federal-level politicians to make suppressors illegal. The “Help Empower Americans to Respond” or HEAR Act would, if passed into law, ban the importation, sale, manufacturing, transfer and even the very possession of suppressors—despite that suppressors reduce hunters’ and shooters’ risk...