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Buckeye Firearms Association Testifies in Favor of HB 89 to Abolish Duty to Inform

On Wednesday, March 3, 2021, the House State and Local Government Committee heard testimony on House Bill 89 to repeal the "duty to inform." Current law states that if you have a concealed handgun license (CHL) and are carrying a handgun, you must "promptly" notify a law enforcement officer who stops you for any official purpose. But when is "promptly"? This is confusing and can lead to...

Senator Cecil Thomas Introduces 4 Gun Control Bills ... Again

Here we go again. Ohio Senator Cecil Thomas has resurrected 4 failed and pointless gun control bills that died at the end of the last legislative session. The bill numbers are different. But the rights-crushing content remains the same. Let's take a quick look in numerical order. Buckeye Firearms Association strongly opposes ALL of these bills. SB 73 - MANDATE UNIVERSAL BACKGROUND CHECKS (Sponsor...

Two pro-gun bills to receive hearings this week

Representative Scott Wiggam (R-1), who chairs the House State & Local Government Committee, has announced a second hearing for two pro-gun rights bills: HB 62 - DESIGNATE OHIO A SECOND AMENDMENT SANCTUARY (Sponsors: Mike Loychik, Diane V. Grendell) To designate the State of Ohio as a Second Amendment Sanctuary State and to name this act the Ohio Second Amendment Safe Haven Act. HB 89 - REPEAL...

Gun Sales Reach Record Highs in 2020 Especially Among African Americans and First-time Gun Buyers

NSSF, Project ChildSafe and NAAGA Emphasize Gun Safety, Training And Responsible Storage NEWTOWN, Conn. – The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), Project ChildSafe® and the National African American Gun Association (NAAGA) are responding to record high gun sales in 2020, particularly among African Americans and first-time gun buyers, by providing free educational resources and tips on...

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