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Cuyahoga Falls man sues Akron over gun prohibition at city park

by Joe D. "Buck" Ruth

6:00am Tuesday, September 22, 2026

A gun prohibition on city property during the Akron City Festival on the weekend of Sept. 5 and 6 has prompted a Cuyahoga Falls resident to sue the city. Thomas Jakupca filed his original civil complaint with the Summit County Clerk of Courts on Sept. 4, one day before the festival began, as an "emergency action for declaratory and injunctive relief," alleging the city of Akron violated Ohio's...

DOJ: Federal ban on handgun sales to 18-to-20-year-olds unconstitutional, cannot be criminally enforced

from U.S. Department of Justice

2:08pm Friday, September 18, 2026

On Sept. 18, the Department of Justice’s Office of Legal Counsel released a legal opinion concluding that the federal prohibition may not be enforced against licensed dealers selling handguns to otherwise law-abiding adults ages 18 to 20 consistent with the Second Amendment.

2026 general election: Be ready to vote for gun rights as early voting nears

by Joe D. "Buck" Ruth

6:00am Friday, September 18, 2026

The Nov. 3, 2026, general election might be more than six weeks away, but early and absentee voting begins in less than two weeks. It is important that gun owners know which federal- and state-level candidates will protect and defend their right to bear arms, and Buckeye Firearms Association is here to help.

Buckeye Institute asks SCOTUS to strike unconstitutional firearm bans

6:00am Thursday, September 17, 2026

The Buckeye Institute on Sept. 4 filed an amicus brief in Viramontes v. Cook Co. and Grant v. Higgins, calling on the U.S. Supreme Court to tell Cook County and other jurisdictions that arbitrary firearm bans violate the U.S. Constitution.

Promise fulfilled: Federal firearm rights restoration now a reality

by NRA-ILA

6:00am Wednesday, September 16, 2026

The federal government’s promise to provide a pathway to restore firearm rights is no longer merely a commitment on paper. It is now a functioning process. The Department of Justice (DOJ) publicly listed the first individuals granted relief from federal firearm disabilities since finalizing its rule explaining the application procedures.

Homeowner stops break-in thief who happened to be wanted for arson

by Rob Morse, SlowFacts

6:00am Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Many of us have security video around our homes. More important was the recent case where an armed homeowner paid attention to the video of a break-in and theft in progress.

Staccato Ultimate Carry Raffle - $4,374 Prize Package

6:00am Monday, September 14, 2026

ONLY OHIO RESIDENTS 21 OR OLDER MAY ENTER NOTE: YOU DO NOT HAVE TO "LOG IN" TO BUY TICKETS. There are NO physical tickets for this raffle. You will NOT get a number at the time of your purchase. We will randomly assign ticket numbers AFTER ALL 1,000 TICKETS HAVE BEEN SOLD or after raffle ticket sales are closed and will provide these numbers to participants before the drawing. The 1911 pistol is...

Ohio, 26 other states tell Supreme Court AR-15 bans violate Second Amendment

by AmmoLand Editor Duncan Johnson

6:00am Friday, September 11, 2026

Twenty-seven states, including Ohio, are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down Illinois’ and Connecticut’s bans on AR-15s and similar semi-automatic rifles, arguing that lawmakers cannot decide Americans have no “need” for one of the country’s most popular firearms.

Ramaswamy v. Acton: Choice is clear on gun rights, even if Dr. Lockdown masks her views

by Joe D. "Buck" Ruth

6:00am Thursday, September 10, 2026

For Buckeye Firearms Association, the primary political issue between Ohio gubernatorial candidates Vivek Ramaswamy and Amy Acton is their stance on gun rights and laws. Ramaswamy is very open about his pro-gun position. Acton attempts to mask hers.

Presidential pardon issued to Patrick 'Tate' Adamiak

by Second Amendment Foundation

6:00am Wednesday, September 09, 2026

In a closely watched and reported-on case by the Second Amendment Foundation’s (SAF) Investigative Journalism Project editor Lee Williams, Patrick “Tate” Adamiak on Sept. 4 was issued a pardon by President Donald Trump. Adamiak was wrongfully arrested, charged, and convicted of illegally possessing a toy machine gun.

Why I donate to BFA‑PAC

by Rob Sexton

6:00am Tuesday, September 08, 2026

I donate to Buckeye Firearms Association’s Political Action Committee (BFA‑PAC) because it plays a crucial role in protecting Second Amendment rights in Ohio and advancing a pro‑gun agenda year after year. Here's why I invite everyone who supports BFA and our gun rights to contribute to this PAC.

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Instinctive Point Shooting Class by Knox Technical Center Coming Soon

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6:00am Sunday, September 06, 2026

Are you prepared to engage a target in a rapid, close-quarters deadly force encounter when there isn't enough time to align your sights? Knox Technical Center (KTC) is offering a training opportunity hosted at Elite Preparedness in Utica, Ohio: Instinctive Point Shooting (IPS).

Support BFA-endorsed candidates with a donation to our Political Action Committee

6:00am Friday, September 04, 2026

Buckeye Firearms Association PAC seeks to empower Ohio's 4 million gun owners by grading, endorsing, and supporting candidates on the federal, state, and county level. To effectively support these campaigns, we depend on your support. Here's how.

Trump Department of Interior expands access opportunities for hunting, shooting

by NRA-ILA

6:00am Thursday, September 03, 2026

Heading into hunting season, America's sportsmen and women have another significant development from the Trump administration worth celebrating. Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) finalized the largest expansion of hunting, shooting, and fishing opportunities in history.

ATF confirms major cyberattack after Qilin claim: Were gun owners' records exposed?

by John Crump, AmmoLand

6:00am Wednesday, September 02, 2026

On Aug. 26, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) became the latest federal agency targeted by a major ransomware operation.

Squirrel hunting and the shotgun-or-rifle debate

by Joe D. "Buck" Ruth

6:00am Tuesday, September 01, 2026

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.