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Registration for 2020 CMP National Matches Begins in March

7:00am Thursday, March 05, 2020

Registration for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) 2020 National Trophy Pistol and Rifle Matches officially opened March 1, 2020. The annual event, held at the Camp Perry National Guard Training Base since 1907, features traditional marksmanship events and an established lineup of CMP’s own competitions that will carry the precedent of the National Matches through the next decade. Whether...

2020 Marks Year Of Change for Arms Trade Treaty

7:00am Wednesday, March 04, 2020

At the NRA-ILA Leadership forum last year President Trump sent the international anti-firearm community into hysterics by announcing his intent to withdraw the United States from their crowning jewel, the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT). Having never secured membership from China or Russia, the thought of many was that in losing the treaty’s only top tier arms exporter the ATT would die, but that could...

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2020 Sportsmen’s Alliance Candidates Reception

7:00am Tuesday, March 03, 2020

Please join us for a meet and greet opportunity hosted by the Sportsmen’s Alliance to discuss wildlife, conservation and natural resource policy. Remarks from Ohio Senate President Larry Obhof and the opportunity to meet Ohio’s current and future legislators and representatives from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. SAVE THE DATE When: Tuesday, March 24, 2020 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m...

Super Bowl of Dishonesty: Michael Bloomberg Spends Big to Lie to America

7:00am Monday, March 02, 2020

[Last] month, Michael Bloomberg added to the quarter billion dollar tally he has spent pursuing the Democrat presidential nomination with an $11 million ad that aired during the Super Bowl. It was his highest-profile effort to date in a relentless media blitz meant to familiarize Americans with his name and a “life story” that is more PR ad copy than actual biography. But the ad was perhaps more...

Police sergeant/FOP member testifies in favor of HB 425 (Duty to Notify)

by Chad D. Baus

7:00am Friday, February 28, 2020

On Wednesday, February 26, 2020, the House Federalism Committee again heard testimony on HB 425 (Duty to Notify) . As introduced, HB 425 would modify this rule to clarify when and how to notify to avoid confusion. BFA is also hoping to amend the bill to eliminate the duty to notify entirely. Following proponent testimony by Buckeye Firearms Association's Rob Sexton & Larry Moore , the...

Buckeye Firearms Association testifies in fourth hearing on HB 425 (Duty to Notify)

by Dean Rieck

7:00am Thursday, February 27, 2020

On Wednesday, February 26, 2020, the House Federalism Committee again heard testimony on HB 425 (Duty to Notify) and Buckeye Firearms Association (BFA) leaders testified in favor of the bill. Current law states that if you have a concealed handgun license (CHL) and are carrying a handgun, you must "promptly" notify a law enforcement officer who stops you for any official purpose. But when is "...

How would you respond if you discover a crime in progress?

by Greg Ellifritz

7:00am Wednesday, February 26, 2020

While I was at the Rangemaster Tactical Conference recently, I attended a class called “Surviving Extreme Events” taught by John Holschen. I’ve taken several of John’s classes over the years. I really appreciate his experience and perspective on the issues he discusses. He’s one of the best tactical instructors in the business. This particular class focused on strategies that the armed citizen...

Op-Ed: He Really Is Crazy Uncle Joe Biden

by Larry Keane

7:00am Tuesday, February 25, 2020

The first rule in retail politics is candidates shouldn’t insult potential voters. It should go without saying that candidates should also avoid threatening them with war. This happened. Literally a threat on American citizens with U.S. military might, invoked by a guy who once had access to the nuke codes. Former Vice President Biden did it, though. He told rally-goers in Hudson, N.H., just days...