Buckeye Firearms Association

Sorry, Newsom, but facts contradict your claims about 'red state' murders

6:00am Wednesday, September 10, 2025

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) may have thought he had scored against President Donald Trump in a recent war of words over rampant crime and the deployment of federal law enforcement agents to Democratic-led cities. But then came the facts.

State 2A tax holidays saving buyers millions

by Mark Oliva

6:00am Tuesday, September 09, 2025

States with a Second Amendment sales tax holiday are creating a windfall of savings for gun and ammunition purchasers this year. The savings are expected to be in the millions.

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PODCAST: Popular Solutions to Mass Murder that Always Fail - and What Actually Works

6:00am Monday, September 08, 2025

We've seen active killer incidents many times just like the recent one at a Minneapolis church. They all follow the same pattern, but community leaders just keep suggesting tired old solutions that don't work. Rob Morse, author of the SlowFacts blog, joins the "Keep and Bear Radio" podcast to discuss mass murder, why we never seem to learn the right lessons, and steps ordinary citizens can take...

Seattle: Another anti-gun city ignores PLCAA, makes Glock its scapegoat

by Joe D. "Buck" Ruth

6:00am Friday, September 05, 2025

Add Seattle to the list of anti-gun cities and states that want to make Glock and local gun retailers their scapegoats for out-of-control crime. Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison, a RINO Republican, has launched a lawsuit against Glock Inc. and three local retailers, accusing them of choosing to "prioritize profits over public safety."

Register: Learn about NRA-ILA FrontLines Activist Leader program in Ohio

6:00am Wednesday, September 03, 2025

Save the date and join the fight to protect the Second Amendment — and become an NRA volunteer leader in Ohio. David Conte, Ohio's Grassroots field coordinator, will host a virtual FrontLines Activist Leader (FAL) informational session Sept. 17 and provide detailed information about the FAL program and how you can become an important participant in standing up for the Second Amendment. RSVP!

Church security teams attend BFA training in Middletown

by Dean Rieck

6:00am Tuesday, September 02, 2025

Church security team members from as far away as Texas attended an Aug. 30 training session in Middletown, Ohio, sponsored by Buckeye Firearms Association. Protecting Houses of Worship is an all-new training class designed to introduce participants to the unique security needs of churches. Training includes the history of active killing events, including current tragedies, plus "stop the bleed"...

7 things we didn't learn about Minneapolis

by Rob Morse

6:00am Monday, September 01, 2025

For every problem, there is a quick, cheap, and simple solution — that doesn’t work. A mentally ill person attacked a church in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We’ve been there before. Why are we attracted to solutions that fail time after time?

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Squirrel hunting and the shotgun-or-rifle debate

by Joe D. "Buck" Ruth

6:00am Friday, August 29, 2025

Longtime squirrel hunters have their preferences when it comes to which type of gun to use — shotgun or rimfire rifle. Each has its pros and cons. Which one do you prefer? Here's just one opinion from a guy who has been hunting for most of his 56 years of life.