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Buckeye Firearms Association endorses Rob Portman for U.S. Senate

7:00am Thursday, July 15, 2010

Buckeye Firearms Association (BFA) is pleased to announce our endorsement of Rob Portman for United States Senate in the 2010 general election. Portman previously served as a Congressman from the Ohio Second District, Director of the federal Office of Management and Budget, and also as Trade Director. His record on Second Amendment issues is solid. Portman voted for the "Protection of Lawful...

Iraq War vet with Ohio concealed handgun license defends lives during armed robbery

3:00pm Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Cincinnati's NBC affiliate, WLWT News 5, is reporting that a military member and concealed handgun license-holder who just returned from a tour of duty overseas was involved in a gun battle that led to the shooting of an alleged robber late last week.

Buckeye Firearms Association endorses Josh Mandel for Ohio Treasurer of State

7:00am Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Buckeye Firearms Association (BFA) is pleased to announce our endorsement of Josh Mandel (R) for Ohio Treasurer of State in the 2010 general election. Many politicians talk about defending our rights. Josh Mandel shares our values. He knows our Second Amendment rights are essential for safeguarding our families, our homes and our freedoms. He voted for SB184, Ohio's Castle Doctrine law, which...

Why some Ohio Republicans are struggling to gain traction on the gun issue in 2010: A History Lesson

12:00pm Tuesday, July 13, 2010

by Chad D. Baus The campaign run-up to the 2010 elections got in full swing more than a year ago, as primary candidates wrestled for their parties' nomination. But pro-gun rights voters were largely unable to speak into the primary process, since some of the candidates with the more "questionable" gun rights records were unopposed. Now that the primary is behind us, however, some very interesting...

Buckeye Firearms Association endorses Jon Husted for Ohio Secretary of State

7:00am Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Buckeye Firearms Association (BFA) is pleased to announce our endorsement of Jon Husted (R) for Ohio Secretary of State in the 2010 general election. As noted in our primary endorsement of Jon Husted, he has a 100% voting record on our issue during his time in the legislature, including State Representative, State Senator and Speaker of the House. He is one of the few political candidates to have...

Ohio Governor Ted Strickland To Open 2010 National Shooting Matches

3:00pm Monday, July 12, 2010

The 2010 National Matches will once again feature traditional National Rifle Association Championships and Civilian Marks manship Program National Trophy Rifle and Pistol Matches and CMP Games Events plus important training activities and special events like the Pistol and Rifle Small Arms Firing Schools. Ohio Governor Ted Strickland will open this year's festivities at the First Shot Ceremony...

Buckeye Firearms Association endorses Ted Strickland for Governor

7:00am Monday, July 12, 2010

Buckeye Firearms Association (BFA) has announced Gov. Ted Strickland (D) as its first endorsed candidate of the 2010 general election cycle. BFA made the announcement on Sunday during a fundraising event at the Pickaway County Sportsman's Club in Circleville, Ohio, with the Governor in attendance. Governor Strickland has continued his long tradition of supporting Second Amendment rights during...

Gov. Strickland to appear at shooting event - Buckeye Firearms Association to make major announcement

9:05am Friday, July 09, 2010

Buckeye Firearms Association has announced that Governor Ted Strickland (D) will appear at a fundraising / shooting event this Sunday in Circleville, Ohio. At that time, Buckeye Firearms Association will make a major announcement concerning the Governor and the upcoming elections in Ohio. The media is invited to attend. Date: Sunday, July 11, 2010 Time: approximately 12 noon Location: Pickaway...