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Former ATF senior official now working for Everytown anti-gun organization

Marianna Mitchem, the ATF's former associate assistant director of field operations (industry operations), is now working for former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s anti-gun group, Everytown for Gun Safety, according to a former ATF senior official who did not want their name used in this story.

News item: Growing number of Ohio school districts embracing armed staff

An Aug. 19 article by WBNS-10TV highlighted a rural Ohio school district in its report about a growing number of districts in the state choosing to arm teachers and staff. The story at 10tv.com focused on Benjamin Logan Local School District in rural Logan County, noting it was among the first in the state to adopt an armed response team after the law went into effect in 2022. From the article:...

Will NC House override Dem governor's veto on constitutional carry?

Many Ohioans frequently visit North Carolina. One issue in the Tarheel state worth watching is how the legislature handles constitutional carry. Senate Bill 50 was passed in both chambers, but the Democratic governor vetoed it. The Senate came back and overrode the veto, but now it's up to the House to follow suit. Are the votes there? It's tight. Really tight.

AI soon will target gun owners

Someday soon, you will receive a video call, or perhaps a text or voicemail video from a local politician well known to you. This person will begrudgingly tell you there was a bad vote in the Statehouse and that something you use daily and value highly is now illegal and must be destroyed. Will you know whether it is legit? Probably. But will others less informed?

PODCAST: Bye Bye Suppressor Tax! A 91-Year-Old Gun Control Law Takes a Hit!

The One Big Beautiful Bill has reduced the tax on suppressors and short barreled rifles from $200 to $0. But what about registration requirements? What does that mean for suppressor bills in Ohio? And what about claims that suppressors are used in crime? Rob Sexton, BFA's Legislative Affairs Director, joins the podcast to discuss how recent changes to the National Firearms Act affect you.

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