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Polls show upswing toward GOP among Ohio voters

According to two polls released this week by the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute, "the Democratic wave that swept through Ohio in 2006 and 2008 may be cresting." Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland's lead over former Congressman and Fox News show host John Kasich in the 2010 race for reelection has evaporated into a 40 - 40 percent tie, with Ohio voters seeing the possible Republican challenger as...

FLASH: Cleveland appellate court ignores previous Supreme Court decision, rules Ohio preemption law unconstitutional

The 8th Ohio District Court of Appeals has sided with Cleveland in the city's fight to enforce its illegal local gun control ordinances. A three judge panel has declared that Ohio R.C 9.68 - which became law in 2007 with passage of HB347 to preempt local gun control and ensure statewide uniformity of gun laws - is unconstitutional.

World Net Daily op-ed by Buckeye Firearms' Gerard Valentino addresses fallacy of "no-guns" army bases

Buckeye Firearms Foundation Treasurer Gerard Valentino was again published nationally, this time at WorldNetDaily.com. As a veteran who served at Fort Hood, Valentino has an interesting perspective on how the massacre there fit the same pattern as every other spree killing in a gun-free zone. Valentino makes the point that soldiers, when disarmed, are no different than students or co-workers left...

Op-Ed: Time to Put An End to Army Bases as Gun-Free Zones

By John Lott Shouldn't an army base be the last place where a terrorist should be able to shoot at people uninterrupted for 10 minutes? After all, an army base is filled with soldiers who carry guns, right? Unfortunately, that is not the case. Beginning in March 1993, under the Clinton administration, the army forbids military personnel from carrying their own personal firearms and mandates that...

Second Amendment fundraising drive a success!

Not long ago Buckeye Firearms Foundation challenged our supporters to help us raise $30,000 so we could defend gun-rights at the Supreme Court. As usual, gun owners from Ohio, from across the United States and even from around the world didn't disappoint and we are now thrilled to announce that we've achieved our goal. In fact, we exceed our goal and are still receiving donations.

Representatives Bubp and Martin Provide Testimony on Restaurant Carry Bill

Buckeye Firearms Association leader Linda Walker was in attendance Thursday, November 5, as State Representatives Danny R. Bubp (R-West Union) and Jarrod B. Martin (R-Beavercreek) gave sponsor testimony in support of House Bill 203 before the Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee. The bill would allow Ohioans who possess a concealed carry permit to go into restaurants with a liquor...

Buckeye Firearms Assoc. volunteer discusses concerns of gun control loophole in health care bill with Congressman Zack Space

Editor's Note: Just hours before he cast a vote in favor of nationalized health care, Congressman Zack Space had a meeting with constituents regarding his pending vote. Buckeye Firearms Association volunteer Jason Mihalick attended the meeting, and brought up the concerns about the health care bill opening the backdoor to gun control . Following is his summary of the meeting: By Jason Mihalick On...

Buckeye Firearms Assoc. Region Leader Collin Rink discusses mass murder in no-guns zones on 700WLW

On November 6, 2009 Buckeye Firearms Association Region Leader Collin Rink appeared as a guest on 700AM WLW's "The Scott Sloan Show" radio program. The radio station broadcasts from Cincinnati. Rink discussed the tragic occurrences of more multiple victim public shootings in a place where guns are banned with host Scott Sloan. Click here to listen to the 20 minute discussion via streaming audio.

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