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Over Half-Million Ohio Residents with Concealed Carry License

by Jim Irvine
7:00am Tuesday, June 14, 2016
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine (R) has released the Concealed Handgun License (CHL) statistics for the first quarter of 2016. It was another record setting year. There are now over a half-million valid Ohio CHLs and Ohio honors an estimated 12,300,000 more. Stats at a glance: For the first time, there are over 500,000 active Ohio CHLs. That represents over 4% of Ohio residents authorized to...

Early thoughts on the Orlando night club shooting

by Jim Irvine
3:00pm Monday, June 13, 2016
Late Saturday night/early Sunday morning a person opened fire with a gun or guns inside Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida. While I hate speculating on the unknown, there is just so much wrong information in the “news” that we must say something. What we know First – our condolences to the dead and injured and their families and friends. I know many people affected by mass killings, and the...

"You carry a gun? What are you afraid of?"

by Gary Evens
7:00am Monday, June 13, 2016
That is a question that everyone considering purchasing a firearm for self-defense or getting a concealed carry license needs to be able to answer. When I ask participants at Ohio Concealed Carry classes why they are seeking a license, the most common answer that I get is “to protect myself and my family” or some variation on that theme. Most of them indicate that they still feel safe in their...

VIDEO: BFA's Linda Walker and Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted at NRA Annual Meetings

3:00pm Friday, June 10, 2016
NRANews.com's Cam Edwards' coverage of the NRA Annual Meetings is always a great way to help those members who can't attend be well-informed about the goings-on at the huge event. We'd like to bring you two interviews of note. Click here to view Cam's interview with Buckeye Firearms Association Vice President Linda Walker. Among other topics, Walker discusses the lack of movement on pending gun...

'Fast and Furious' becomes 'Slow and Tedious'

by Jeff Knox
7:00am Friday, June 10, 2016
Since December 2010 the government program known as Operation Fast and Furious has morphed into a program that could be accurately labeled as Operation Slow and Tedious. The objective is to delay exposure of the truth until that exposure has no political or personal impact on the various players involved. Efforts to get at the truth of the scandal got a boost in January when an Obama-appointed...

Why you should never use the word "kill"

by Dean Rieck
3:00pm Thursday, June 09, 2016
In many cases, what you say can get you in more trouble than what you do. This is especially true before, during, and after self defense with a firearm. And there's one word that you should consider eliminating from your vocabulary: "kill." Why? Because the legality of using lethal force often boils down to your intent. And in addition to physical evidence, the words you speak will be used to...

When the Criminal Doesn’t Obey your Commands

by Greg Ellifritz
7:00am Thursday, June 09, 2016
It’s a rewarding thing to watch my firearms students as they learn and progress. They start with safe gun handling skills, the basics of marksmanship, and learning when it is legally appropriate to shoot someone. If they continue training, they might learn more “tactical” or combative shooting skills. As their abilities improve, they might move on to more scenario oriented classes using role...

How to deal with a traffic stop when you're carrying a gun

3:00pm Wednesday, June 08, 2016
Getting stopped by police is nerve-racking. But it's even more stressful when you're carrying a firearm. It's important to understand that the officer doesn't know you personally and must consider you a potential threat. So you must see the stop from his point of view and have a well-rehearsed plan to deal with the stop in a way that puts the officer at ease and avoids any misunderstanding. Here'...

When Evil Visits The Church: Active Killer Response Class to be held in July

by Clint Lake
7:00am Wednesday, June 08, 2016
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." - Edmund Burke Early last year, Rep. Ron Maag (R-Lebanon) introduced HB 48 , which sought to remove places of worship from the list of "no-guns" victim zones. Before it was allowed a floor vote, however, the Republican-led House State Government committee adopted substitute language which stripped the fix for places...

Do you understand Stand Your Ground laws? Are you sure?

3:00pm Tuesday, June 07, 2016
The George Zimmerman trial brought considerable attention to "Stand Your Ground" laws in many states, even though Zimmerman did not use this in his defense. It also revealed the widespread misunderstanding about these laws. On the anti-gun side of the issue, people seem to think that Stand Your Ground means you can pretty much shoot anyone and get away with it. On the pro-gun side of the issue,...

Voters Do Not Support Lawsuits Against Firearms Manufacturers, Retailers for Gun Crime, Poll Finds

7:00am Tuesday, June 07, 2016
NEWTOWN, Conn. - Seven of 10 American voters do not support allowing crime victims to sue firearm manufacturers and retailers when firearms they made or sold lawfully after background checks are used illegally in crime. Instead, voters from across political parties and geographic regions back the defense that the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) provides the firearms industry...

7 tips for summer weather concealed carry

by Sean Maloney, Esq.
3:00pm Monday, June 06, 2016
The weather is warming and it's time to switch to summer methods of concealed carry. For some, it’s not a big deal. You may carry the same way all year long. For others, the shorts and T-shirts are coming out, and concealment will become more of a challenge. Here are some methods of warm weather concealed carry. These could be helpful if you dress to stay cool but still want to stay armed. 1...

Armed Worship: Mixing God and Guns

by Jeff Knox
7:00am Monday, June 06, 2016
Lawful concealed carry and religion intersected in the news recently as Mississippi considered a law to “allow” churches to form church security committees for the protection of the congregation and, with training, for security committee members to carry concealed guns. Previous Mississippi law prohibited concealed carry in a church. The reaction was swift and shrill, with predictions of blood in...

Katie Couric is only latest in a long line of deceptive anti-gun journalists

by Chad D. Baus
3:00pm Friday, June 03, 2016
Late last month, the Washington Free Beacon revealed that the makers of a new Katie Couric documentary on gun violence deceptively edited an interview between Couric and a group of gun rights activists in an apparent attempt to embarrass the activists. From the article : At the 21:48 mark of Under the Gun a scene of Katie Couric interviewing members of the Virginia Citizens Defense League, a gun...

The 5 Stages of Violent Crime

7:00am Friday, June 03, 2016
Most people see violence as a random event. But actually, violent acts, and crimes in general, follow a fairly regular process. Since the ultimate form of self defense is avoiding a fight altogether, understanding the crime process and spotting the signs of potential violence can help you stay safe. There are different ways to describe the process of violent crime, but one of the most popular was...

Your Tactical Training Scenario…Molested at the Beach

by Greg Ellifritz
3:00pm Thursday, June 02, 2016
You are relaxing on a public beach. Your eyes are closed and you are lying in the sand, enjoying the sun. You feel something touch your leg and open your eyes. You see a large man (6’1” and 200lbs) squatting down beside you. He is stroking your leg with one hand and stroking his exposed genitals with the other. What would you do? A woman in Myrtle Beach South Carolina was confronted with that...

Sen. Schumer Introduces Gun Control Bill After Brady Campaign Tantrum

7:00am Thursday, June 02, 2016
For the past several months, Brady Campaign President Dan Gross has been repeatedly telling anyone who will listen that support for gun control is at a “tipping point.” Gross’ theory suffered a blow [recently] as the Brady Campaign resorted to begging their ally, gun control stalwart Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.), to introduce a new version of his Fix Gun Checks Act. According to an account by...

Expect your gun to be seized - and NOT returned to you

3:00pm Wednesday, June 01, 2016
When counseling our members on how to prepare for the aftermath of self defense, we tell them to expect certain things: Expect the police to treat you like a criminal. Expect to be handcuffed. Expect to be questioned at length. Expect to have your words examined in detail. Expect to be taken to jail. It's not that all these things will certainly happen, but we recommend that you expect them to...

Ninth Circuit Holds that Second Amendment Protects the Right to Acquire Firearms

7:00am Wednesday, June 01, 2016
On Monday [May 23], the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit held that the right to keep and bear arms necessarily includes the right to acquire them. The case, Teixeira v. County of Alameda, involves a challenge to an Alameda County zoning ordinance that prohibits gun stores from operating within 500 feet of a residentially zoned district. The plaintiffs in the case wished to...

Skill Set: Revolver Grip

by Tiger McKee
3:00pm Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Although there are still a lot of revolvers out there, it's surprising the number of students who come to class that have never handled or fired one. You never know when you may come across one in a relative's sock drawer and need to check it out. There may be a situation where you have to use one for defense; there's no golden rule that says you'll always have your pistol. And who knows, someday...

Register Now for 2016 National Rimfire Sporter Rifle Match at Camp Perry

by Ashley Brugnone
7:00am Tuesday, May 31, 2016
CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Men, women and children of all ages, sign up now for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) revered and thrilling National Rimfire Sporter Match – fired Saturday, July 9, 2016, during the National Matches at Camp Perry. The match, as well as its free corresponding clinic, is an unparalleled way to prepare first-time shooters for competition-style shooting, while also...

MEMORIAL DAY 2016: In 1788, Ohio law required ALL men aged 16-50 to bear arms

by Chad D. Baus
7:00am Monday, May 30, 2016
(Originally posted by the Cincinnati Enquirer and on this website July 25, 2003) Ohio Moments Soldiers fined 50 cents for lack of weaponry On July 25, 1788, the first Ohio law to establish and regulate a militia was published in Marietta. It mandated all men between 16 and 50 perform military duty. They were required to arm themselves with a musket and bayonet, a cartridge box, powder horn, one...

Outrage of the Week: Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin Blocks Efforts to Restore Rights to Veterans

3:00pm Friday, May 27, 2016
We have long reported on the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) scandalous practice of reporting to the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) any VA beneficiary who has had a “fiduciary” appointed to help the individual manage his or her benefits. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) has shown strong leadership in opposing this unjustified practice and tried to offer an amendment...

Three firearm truths everyone should know

by Jeff Knox
7:00am Friday, May 27, 2016
One of the problems in discussing guns and gun laws is the fact that many people don’t know what they’re talking about – especially among those advocating for stricter gun laws. To paraphrase Ronald Reagan, it’s not so much that gun control advocates don’t know anything; it’s that so much of what they know is wrong. Let’s review some facts about terminology frequently used regarding guns and gun...

Learn Firearm Fundamentals at 2016 National Matches Small Arms Firing Schools

by Ashley Brugnone
3:00pm Thursday, May 26, 2016
CAMP PERRY, Ohio – If you have ever dreamed of firing a real M16 rifle or M9 pistol in a safe and relaxed environment, sign up now for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Rifle and Pistol Small Arms Firing Schools (SAFS) – taking place in July during the 2016 National Rifle and Pistol Matches at historic Camp Perry. The schools are designed for new shooters, so no past firearm experience or...

Background Check-Loving Media Gags on Its Own Medicine Thanks to New Obama Directive

7:00am Thursday, May 26, 2016
The hypocrisy of the anti-gun movement – and its cheerleaders in the press – is so obvious and consistent that it rarely bears special mention. They claim to support the Second Amendment, but they want to ban guns. They claim to embrace gun safety, but they’re too ignorant and afraid of guns to understand their common use and would rather criticize NRA for training people to safely use and own...

FLASH: Ohio Concealed Handgun License Approved as Background Check

2:30pm Wednesday, May 25, 2016
COLUMBUS, OH - Buckeye Firearms Association (BFA) is pleased to announce that the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) has certified the Ohio Concealed Handgun License (CHL) as a valid NICS-compliant background check for firearm purchases. Click here to see the letter from the BATFE . This is the result of more than six years of work by BFA to improve and simplify background...

10 key factors to keep active-killer response on the cutting edge

7:00am Wednesday, May 25, 2016
Dr. Mike Clumpner brings a multi-faceted perspective to the many challenges of active-killer emergencies. Among other roles, he holds a PhD in homeland security policy, with dissertation research on coordinated public safety responses to active shooters...has logged 24 years in urban fire services, 21 years as a paramedic, and seven years in law enforcement, assigned to SWAT special ops...and he'...

Federal Judge (Again) Suspends Enforcement of D.C.'s Prohibitive Concealed Carry Regulation

3:00pm Tuesday, May 24, 2016
The fight to restore Second Amendment rights in the Nation’s Capital gained an important victory [last week] when U.S. District Judge Richard J. Leon ordered D.C. officials to begin issuing concealed carry licenses without regard to the “good reason” requirement under which most applications are denied. Applicants must still fulfill the District’s other licensing requirements, including proof of...

Is it legal to shoot someone in the back?

7:00am Tuesday, May 24, 2016
You've seen it a hundred times. Two men walk to the center of a dusty street, guns slung low on their leg. They stand about 20 paces apart, staring each other down with a steely gaze. Their fingers twitch in anticipation. Then it happens. The bad guy goes for his gun. He draws and fires with an evil smile on his face. But wait! The good guy isn't hurt. He's faster on the draw and a better shot...

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