Stories

HB 228 (Fix Burden of Proof/ Concealed Carry Modernization) scheduled for first Senate hearing

by Chad D. Baus
7:00am Friday, November 30, 2018
Senator Bill Coley (R-Liberty Township), who chairs the Senate Government Oversight & Reform committee, has announced the first hearing for Sub. House Bill 228 (Fix Burden of Proof/ Concealed Carry Modernization) on Monday, December 3, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. in the Finance Hearing Room. The committee will consider both sponsor and proponent testimony. The Chair has also indicated that a second...

SHOCK: Persons obtain dozens of firearms without background check

by Chad D. Baus
7:00am Thursday, November 29, 2018
According to so-called "common-sense" gun control extremists like Mark Kelley's "Americans for Responsible Solutions," all we have to do to keep criminals from gaining access to firearms is to mandate that a background check be done before all transfers of firearms. Pass "universal" background checks, we're told, close the "gun show loophole," we're told, and we can stop mass shootings! Indeed,...

House Democrats Outline Gun Control Agenda for 116th Congress

7:00am Wednesday, November 28, 2018
With anti-gun Democrats back in control of the House of Representatives come January, now is the time to prepare for a new onslaught on the Second Amendment. Emboldened by the mere thought of controlling the lower chamber, we are already seeing the warning signs of what will come for the next two years. First, virtually all Democrat leadership positions are likely to be filled by long-time anti-...

Washington Post Advice Columnist Gets it Right on Irrational Fear of School Shootings

7:00am Tuesday, November 27, 2018
These days the cynical adage “if it bleeds, it leads” seems as applicable to the news media as ever. This is all the more reason that Washington Post advice columnist Carolyn Hax should be applauded for a recent piece where she sought to quell her readers’ out-sized fears about school shootings. Titled, “ Apply the empirical method to your school-shooting anxieties ,” Hax urged her readers to...

City of Toledo questions gun manufacturers; says "unsuccessful" answers will result in no contracts

by Chad D. Baus
7:00am Monday, November 26, 2018
Earlier this month, the City of Toledo announced a new policy that says it will only purchase firearms from "responsible" gun companies. In order to determine which companies are "responsible," city officials say they will ask six questions of manufacturers: Those questions are: Do you manufacture assault weapons for civilian use? Do you sell assault weapons for civilian use? Which firearms does...

BFA endorsees to pack Senate majority leadership for 133rd General Assembly

by Chad D. Baus
7:00am Friday, November 23, 2018
Buckeye Firearms Association endorsees have been elected by Senate Republicans to a majority of leadership positions for the 133rd General Assembly, which convenes in January. The incoming Senate Republican Caucus re-elected BFA "A+"-rated Sen. Larry Obhof to serve as Senate President. The other members of next year's Senate Republican leadership team are: "A"-rated Sen. Bob Peterson (R-Sabina),...

Thanksgiving: George Washington's 1789 Proclamation

7:00am Thursday, November 22, 2018
Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor -- and whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint Committee requested me "to recommend to the People of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful...

H.B. 228 (Fix Burden of Proof/Concealed Carry Modernization) – The Legislative Road Ahead

by Jim Irvine
7:00am Wednesday, November 21, 2018
H.B. 228 (Fix Burden of Proof/Concealed Carry Modernization), sponsored by Terry Johnson (R-McDermott) and Sarah LaTourette (R-Chesterland) passed the full House on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. Now what? The bill moves to the Senate. The Senate Reference Committee will review the bill and assign it to a standing committee. This is likely to happen on November 27 or 28. Once assigned to a...

Pages

Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter

Get weekly news and instant alerts on the latest laws and politics that affect your gun rights. Enjoy cutting-edge commentary. Be among the first to hear about gun raffles, firearms training, and special events. Read more.

We respect your privacy and your email address will be kept confidential.

Mission

Buckeye Firearms Association is a grassroots organization dedicated to defending and advancing the right of citizens to own and use firearms for all legal activities, including self-defense, hunting, competition, and recreation. Read more.

JOIN

© 2002-2025 Buckeye Firearms Association, PO Box 365, Arcanum, OH 45304. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Opinions belong to their authors. Nothing in this website should be considered personal legal advice. Privacy and Security Policy.

Website by: Midnet Media