Buckeye Firearms Association

Franklin County judge, a Democrat, shoots down Columbus gun ordinances

by Joe D. "Buck" Ruth

6:00am Monday, August 25, 2025

A Franklin County common pleas judge has ruled that Ohio state law overrides local attempts to enact gun control ordinances, delivering a significant blow to defiant cities like Columbus and a win for gun rights advocates.

Ohio spring 2026 turkey seasons proposed; new waterfowl zone map approved

6:00am Friday, August 22, 2025

The Ohio Wildlife Council received proposals for the spring 2026 wild turkey hunting dates Aug. 20. The council also voted to approve a new waterfowl hunting zone map for the 2026-30 seasons. Would you like to provide input? Here's how.

News item: Growing number of Ohio school districts embracing armed staff

by Joe D. "Buck" Ruth

6:00am Thursday, August 21, 2025

An Aug. 19 article by WBNS-10TV highlighted a rural Ohio school district in its report about a growing number of districts in the state choosing to arm teachers and staff. The story at 10tv.com focused on Benjamin Logan Local School District in rural Logan County, noting it was among the first in the state to adopt an armed response team after the law went into effect in 2022. From the article:...

Tenth Circuit: New Mexico 7-day 'cooling-off' period violates 2A

6:00am Wednesday, August 20, 2025

The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals on Aug. 19 held New Mexico’s seven-day waiting period for firearm purchases unconstitutional in Ortega v. Grisham, a case brought by the National Rifle Association and Mountain States Legal Foundation, with the support of the National Shooting Sports Foundation.

Cue the clown car: Everytown wants to train gun owners

By Larry Keane

6:00am Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Some things are just so insanely foolish that they can’t be made up. This is one of those. Get in the clown car because this Everytown for Gun Safety's "Train Smart" campaign is crazy.

Legal win: Civilian gun club returns to Fort Devens for first time in 5 years

by Lee Williams

6:00am Monday, August 18, 2025

The Ft Devens Rifle & Pistol Club Inc. is growing, and it’s well deserved. The small gun club took on the U.S. Army over range access and won after a lengthy legal fight.

Barrel length tyranny: Activist courts twisting law on 2A rights

by F Riehl, Editor in Chief

6:00am Friday, August 15, 2025

The fight over short-barreled rifles isn’t just about barrel length — it’s about whether courts will follow the clear rules laid out in District of Columbia v. Heller (2008) and N.Y. State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen (2022), or will find creative ways to sidestep them.

Will NC House override Dem governor's veto on constitutional carry?

by Larry Keane

6:00am Thursday, August 14, 2025

Many Ohioans frequently visit North Carolina. One issue in the Tarheel state worth watching is how the legislature handles constitutional carry. Senate Bill 50 was passed in both chambers, but the Democratic governor vetoed it. The Senate came back and overrode the veto, but now it's up to the House to follow suit. Are the votes there? It's tight. Really tight.