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2012 SHOT Show - A look into the Firearm Industries Trade Show from the perspective of two new members

by Aaron Kirkingburg and William Harn Sunday – Flying out We checked our concealed carry firearms at the Southwest Airlines baggage counter, and prepared to board our flight to Las Vegas. Though firearms are prohibited from the show itself, we would have them for any other circumstances. Neither of us having ever attended the SHOT Show, we had a four hour flight to contemplate the possibilities...

Obama continues ban on importation of 600,000 historical, collectible M1 Carbine rifles; Fate of 86,000 Garands still in doubt

by Chad D. Baus The Korea Times is reporting that while it has will allow 86,000 historical M1 Garand rifles to be imported from South Korea, the Obama administration continues to block the importation of some 600,000 M1 Carbines because "they come with a magazine that can carry multiple rounds." From the article : Washington has agreed to allow the importation of M1 Garand rifles from Seoul,...

Fireworks Expected This Week...But No Celebration in Wake of Fast & Furious Scandal

by Jim Shepherd [This] week, Congressman Darrell Issa (R-CA), chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, will once again question United States Attorney General Eric H. Holder about Operation Fast and Furious. F&F was the fatally flawed 2009 DEA anti-gunrunning operation supposedly designed to trace illegal firearms to Mexican drug lords. Instead, it went tragically...

State of Arizona investigating feds over "Fast and Furious" gun-running fiasco; Chief in U.S. Attorney's office takes the Fifth

by Chad D. Baus The Washington Times is reporting that Arizona's state legislature will open its own investigation into the Obama administration's disgraced gun-running program, known as "Fast and Furious." From the article : [Arizona State House] Speaker Andy Tobin created the committee, and charged it with looking at whether the program broke any state laws — raising the possibility of state...

2011 was a year of successes for gun owners, but there is plenty of reason to stay vigilant

by Joe DeBergalis With all the success of the gun rights movement in recent years, this might sound like a broken record, but 2011 was a banner year for gun rights. From the halls of Congress to state assemblies across the country, lawmakers heard the voices of gun owners loud and clear and enacted the legislation we were looking for. In the state legislatures, the biggest win was the culmination...

OOPS: Fremont, OH police chief claims civilians aren't allowed to possess magazines that hold over nine rounds

by Chad D. Baus In a media report Monday, January 23, City of Fremont Police Chief Tim Wiersma misstated Ohio gun law. In a Thursday phone conversation with Buckeye Firearms Association Chairman Jim Irvine, Wiersma said he has spent the rest of the week answering phone calls and letters from citizens seeking to correct him. In the WTOL (CBS Toledo) report on how one of his department's officers...

Reps. Maag & Thompson introduce HB422 (Repeal LEO notification) and HB425 (CCW in state-owned parking garages)

by Chad D. Baus State Reps. Ron Maag (R-Lebanon) and Andy Thompson (R-Marietta) have introduced two bills that seek to reform, or "de-Taft," portions of Ohio's concealed carry law. House Bill 422 seeks to repeal requirements that a concealed carry licensee inform an approaching law enforcement officer that the licensee is a licensee and is carrying a concealed handgun. According to Rep. Maag,...

Four months later: Columbus Dispatch writes more about restaurant carry fears instead of facts established since law took effect

by Chad D. Baus On January 23, 2012 The Columbus Dispatch published an article by reporter Dean Narciso, entitled "Guns not welcome in some bars, restaurants." While filled with speculation on the terrible things that opponents still predict will happen under Ohio's restaurant carry law, the article is curiously absent of any recognition of the fact that the law has already been in place for four...

Rumor Alert: The Vehicle Gun Theft “Epidemic”

Long before Al Gore "created" the Internet, gun owners were busy perfecting grassroots networking. Today, gun owners have an almost unlimited number of ways to spread information crucial to our community. And, while the Internet is certainly an indispensible tool for protecting our rights, an unfortunate side effect has been the fast and easy spread of rumors. The latest of these, appearing on...

2012 Events and Goals for Buckeye Firearms Association

by Jim Irvine Recently, leaders of Buckeye Firearms Association met to discuss and plan the coming year. Concealed carry and firearms legislation, elections and endorsements, and fun events were all on the agenda. It's going to be an exciting year. Events On the events front, we start with the Buckeye Bash on February 11. This event is a huge amount of work for us, but the items for auction...

NBC Dayton: Buckeye Firearms Association's Joe Eaton explains Castle Doctrine in wake of home invasion

by Chad D. Baus In the wake of yet another home invasion in which the victim was able to defend himself with a firearm, Dayton's NBC affiliate gave Buckeye Firearms Association's Joe Eaton the opportunity to explain Ohio's law on self-defense, also known as Castle Doctrine.

Headline: NYPD, Feds Testing Gun-Scanning Technology, But Civil Liberties Groups Up In Arms

New York City's CBS News affiliate is reporting on a new technology that could detect weapons on someone as they walk down the street. From the article : Police, along with the U.S. Department of Defense, are researching new technology in a scanner placed on police vehicles that can detect concealed weapons. "You could use it at a specific event. You could use it at a shooting-prone location,"...

NSSF Says 2012 Firearms Sales Outlook Promising after Record-setting Year

LAS VEGAS. -- Many indicators, including a record-setting 2011, show the firearms industry continues to thrive in a down economy and that the potential exists for another strong sales year in 2012, reports the National Shooting Sports Foundation®, the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industry. NSSF® made the announcement today at the Shooting, Hunting...

Reynoldsburg police say woman who shot boyfriend acted in self-defense

The Newark Advocate is reporting that Reynoldsburg police have determined that a woman who shot her boyfriend Saturday, January 14 acted in self-defense. From the article : Terrance A. Hughes, 28, was fatally shot at about 10:50 a.m. Saturday at 9148 Firstgate Drive, in a house he shared with his girlfriend of three years, Reynoldsburg police Lt. Scott McKinley said. They recently moved to the...

Free Coyote Hunting/Trapping Workshop in Akron

AKRON, OH – Sportsmen and women interested in pursuing coyotes are encouraged to attend a free, informational workshop provided by Division of Wildlife on Thursday, February 23rd, 2012 in Akron. Division of Wildlife biologists will cover such topics as life history, calling techniques (call types and setups), appropriate firearms and ammunition, field sets, and scouting. Weather permitting,...

"I'd like to start a pro-gun organization like BFA in my state" - A How-To Guide

by Joe Eaton "I would like to know how you started the association, because our state could use such an association." "We need an organization such as the BFA for WA. can you give me any pointers on starting such an organization?" "Do you know if there is a similar organization to BFA in Michigan?" "This a great site is there something like this for Connecticut people?" As a volunteer for Buckeye...

Tripping over NYC’s Stupid Gun Laws

by Jeff Knox The closing days of 2011 brought a rash of collisions between otherwise upstanding citizens and New York City's infamous gun laws. On December 16 Mark Meckler, a prominent California Tea Party leader, was arrested at LaGuardia Airport as he attempted to check luggage containing his unloaded, cased, handgun in accordance with TSA, FAA, and Delta Airline rules. Then on December 22,...

Top 15 Killers of Americans: Homicides are off the list, even though more people are carrying guns than ever before

by Chad D. Baus CNN.com is reporting that while the leading killers of Americans continue to be non-infectious diseases like heart disease, strokes and lung diseases, one of the perpetual causes of death fell off the top 15 list this year: Homicides. From the article : "Most of the changes were positive," said Sherry Murphy, a statistician at the National Center of Health Statistics and one of...

All I wanted for Christmas was fewer stupid gun laws

by Jeff Knox I wasn't among the estimated 2 million or so people who found a gun under the tree this Christmas, not because I didn't want one or because my wife doesn't love me, but because of stupid gun laws and an aversion to spending extra money to satisfy those stupid gun laws. I'm frugal by nature and that inclination has gotten more pronounced with the current economy and future...

Second Amendment finally makes an appearance at a Republican debate

by Chad D. Baus In the year-long run-up to the Republican presidential primary, GOP candidates got together to debate nearly as often as President Obama played golf. (Well, not really - there were at least 15 debates last year, while Obama golfed about twice that much. But you get my point.) And yet despite the frequency of the debate schedule (there have already been four more in 2012), and...

Bloomberg caught lying; Accuses concealed carry license-holder of being in possession of cocaine (it was powdered aspirin)

by Jim Shepherd OK, I'm angry. When an average person says something rude, nasty, and downright untrue about another person, there are several possible remedies available: confront the slanderer and refute the comment, confront them and then punch them in the nose, or, if all else fails, sue them for slander. Suing is always secondary to doing as far as I'm concerned, but some would rather go to...

Top Threats To Our Ohio Gun Rights In 2012

by Gerard Valentino Every January, Buckeye Firearms Association identifies the top 10 threats to our gun rights for the upcoming twelve months. Historically, the list includes an ever changing line up of anti-gun personalities including the likes of Sarah Brady, Toby Hoover and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg. One of the people included on the list more times than any other, however, is the...

Hunters Take 19,251 White-tailed Deer During Statewide Muzzleloader Season

COLUMBUS, OH - Hunters took 19,251 deer during Ohio's muzzleloader season, January 7-10, with Coshocton County again leading the state with 722 deer checked. In 2011, a preliminary total of 16,934 deer were taken during muzzleloader season. Counties reporting the highest number of deer checked during the muzzleloader season included: Coshocton-722, Licking-639, Muskingum-638, Guernsey-612,...

Holder to Testify on “Fast and Furious” Before House Committee

Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) announced on Friday that U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder will testify on Feb. 2 before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee about his role in the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' now-infamous "Operation Fast and Furious." Issa, who is chairman of the House committee, and Senate Judiciary Committee ranking member Chuck Grassley (R-...

The Dirty Dozen

Compliments of the U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance ( www.ussportsmen.org ) As 2012 begins, it's important to take note of groups that are working against your opportunities to hunt, trap, fish and enjoy the outdoors. To that effect, here is what we call The Dirty Dozen: 1) Humane Society of the United States or HSUS —needs no commentary or introduction to hunters and trappers everywhere, but has been...

Headline: "For protection and fun, more women are learning to shoot"

by Chad D. Baus The Toledo Blade is reporting that a growing number of violent crimes, including robberies and home invasions, has Toledo women considering some extra protection. From the article : "There's been so many shootings in Toledo that it's unnerving," said Ms. [Deborah] Pierce, a glass inspector. "If I ever have an intruder, I want them to know I mean business." That's why she's...

Professionals needed for Public Relations and Web Design

Buckeye Firearms Association is looking for experienced and highly-skilled professionals to help with Public Relations and Website Design on a freelance basis. Please read the following requirements carefully: Public Relations: Individual or small firm with 5+ years proven public relations experience. Skills must include writing and placing news releases, promoting events, and media relations on...

Headline: "Grand Jury - No Indictment For Man Claiming Self Defense"

WCMH, Columbus' NBC affiliate, is reporting that a Franklin County grand jury looked at the facts from an October 9, 2011 killing of a man who was breaking into a car and decided Wednesday not to indict the neighbor who fired the shot. From the article : "The laws have worked for him and he's been acquitted, so we are thrilled about the outcome of this case," said Linda Walker, spokesperson for...

Ohio concealed handgun license-holder charged for having gun in New York highlights need for passage of H.R. 822

by Chad D. Baus WBNS, Columbus' CBS affiliate, is reporting that a central Ohio man was behind bars on Monday after he was charged with having a weapon in New York. From the article : Clintonville's Fred Vankirk was arrested Jan. 7 after police said they found 3 handguns in his New York City hotel room. Vankirk, 59, is a licensed gun owner in Ohio, but the gun laws do not carry over to New York...

TERMINATED: Canton police officer who threatened to execute concealed carry licensee is finally off the payroll

by Chad D. Baus The Canton Repository is reporting that notorious Canton Police Officer Daniel Harless, who was caught on his own police dash cam video last June verbally assaulting a concealed carry license holder and threatening to "execute" him, has finally been fired. From the article : Bill Adams, president of the Canton Police Patrolmen's Association, the union that represents Patrolman...

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