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Rumor Control: U.N. ATT and POA, Bad but Different

3:00pm Tuesday, September 25, 2012
The latest rumor making its way through the darker corners of the internet is an inaccurate spin on the U.N.'s never-ending mission to disarm the American people. The rumors vary, but some have wrongly claimed that the U.S. has secretly adopted a U.N. Arms Trade Treaty, subjecting Americans to the schemes of U.N. gun controllers. The confusion stems from a misunderstanding of the differences...

Headline: Gun sales at record high

7:00am Tuesday, September 25, 2012
by Chad D. Baus The Dayton Daily News is reporting that Ohioans are embracing their right to keep and bear arms in record numbers, mirroring a national trend. The article notes that gun manufacturers are making huge profits, which may go higher if President Obama is re-elected. (What the article fails to mention is that this is one of the few industries that can make such claims under the Obama...

DOJ "Fast and Furious" Report Hits Hard--But Pulls Punches on Holder

6:15pm Monday, September 24, 2012
The Department of Justice Inspector General's report on the "Fast and Furious" scandal was released this week, and while it found 14 officials from the department and its Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives responsible for the reckless program, it failed, unfortunately, to hold Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr. responsible for the actions of those under his supervision. The...

Inspector General: White House ‘Made it Impossible’ to Pursue Lead in Fast and Furious Probe

7:00am Monday, September 24, 2012
by Chad D. Baus In the wake of the release of the Department of Justice's probe into the Fast & Furious gun walking scandal, which was unable to find evidence that Attorney General Eric Holder was aware of the operation, Inspector General Michael Horowitz testified last week that The White House's refusal to release communications related to the Fast and Furious gun-walking program and the...

NRA Board Member Linda Walker on the role Ohio will play in the upcoming elections

3:00pm Friday, September 21, 2012
Recently, Executive Producer of NRA News John Popp talked to NRA Board Member Linda Walker from Buckeye Firearms Association about the upcoming elections, and challenges facing gun owners in Ohio. Click here to learn about how YOU can help Ohio elect pro-gun candidates!

WANTED: People Who Like to Attend Gun Shows and People to Support Endorsed Pro-Gun Candidates in Your Area

7:00am Friday, September 21, 2012
Do you like guns and the camaraderie of gun shows? Are you interested in talking about politics and politicians? Do you have a few weekends free between now and November? If so, here's a unique opportunity! Buckeye Firearms Association needs to recruit several teams of volunteers to work at gun shows from now through the November elections, as well as to assist the campaigns of endorsed pro-gun...

Op-Ed: Did Colorado shooter single out Cinemark theater because it banned guns?

3:00pm Thursday, September 20, 2012
by John Lott With 12 dead and 58 wounded, the July 20th shooting at the Cinemark Century 16 Theater in Aurora, Colorado was sure to result in a lawsuit. On Friday, the first suit was announced, claiming Cinemark has "primary responsibility." The theater did have responsibility for the attack, but not for the reasons that the lawyers bringing the case think. The lawyer bringing the suit, Attorney...

92-year-old shoots intruder

7:00am Thursday, September 20, 2012
Earl Jones, a 92-year-old farmer from Verona, Kentucky, shot and killed Lloyd "Adam" Maxwell, 24, after Maxwell broke into his home about 2 a.m. 9/3/12. Jones was armed with a .22 caliber rifle and fired one shot that hit Maxwell in the chest. The reporter interviewing him asked why he didn't call 911. You'll love the simplicity of his answer.

10-year-old with BB gun saves mother's life from attacker

3:00pm Wednesday, September 19, 2012
A 10-year-old boy in Belligham, WA saved his mother's life after she was attacked by a man renting a room at their home recently. Police say the boy ran and got his lever action BB gun and shot the man at least four times. "He assaulted the female while she was in bed tried to strangle her," said Office Mark Young with the Bellingham Police Department, "and during the commotion her young son came...

Buckeyes for Concealed Carry President Uses Handgun to Defend Family

7:00am Wednesday, September 19, 2012
At approximately 7:00 pm Saturday night, Ohio State Students Joe and Amanda Smith were approached by a threatening white male near Westland Mall requiring Joe, Buckeyes for Concealed Carry on Campus President, to use his concealed handgun to defend himself, his wife Amanda, and their sixteen month old son Kyedin. The threatening male approached their vehicle while Amanda was buckling Kyedin into...

Op-Ed: ATF’s latest gun grab

3:00pm Tuesday, September 18, 2012
by Nita Ghei The Obama administration is making it easier for bureaucrats to take away guns without offering the accused any realistic due process. In a final rule published last week, the Justice Department granted the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) authority to "seize and administratively forfeit property involved in controlled-substance abuses." That means government...

Attorney General announces Second Quarter 2012 CHL statistics; Ohio tops 300,000 concealed carry license holders

7:00am Tuesday, September 18, 2012
by Jim Irvine Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine (R) has released the concealed handgun license (CHL) statistics for the second quarter of 2012. For the first time ever, Ohio has officially topped 300,000 concealed handgun license holders. Building on the last two record setting quarters, the second quarter of 2012 saw Ohio sheriffs issue 18,199 new licenses, the highest of any second quarter...

Rape victim wrestles gun from attacker, shoots him in face

3:00pm Monday, September 17, 2012
WHIO (CBS Dayton) reported recently that a Springfield man is facing rape and kidnapping charges after police said he raped a woman by gunpoint. Investigators said the victim fought back and shot her attacker in the face. From the article : Duane Portman Sr., 44, was arraigned on Friday and ordered detained on a $50,000 bond. According to county Municipal Court records, Portman was shot in the...

Buckeye Firearms' Jim Irvine Receives NRA's “Jay M. Littlefield Volunteer of the Year Award”

7:00am Monday, September 17, 2012
Buckeye Firearms Association leadership team and supporters would like to congratulate our Chairman, Jim Irvine, on being chosen as the recipient of the very prestigous NRA-ILA's 2011 "Jay M. Littlefield Volunteer of the Year Award." This is the highest award given by NRA-ILA to individuals who have dedicated themselves to the preservation of the Second Amendment, for advocacy and volunteerism...

Dave Spaulding – Challenging the concealed handgun license holder to win on the street

3:00pm Friday, September 14, 2012
by Larry S. Moore "Be prepared to play an active role in your rescue." That was a key message when Dave Spaulding presented the basics of handgun combat to the group of Buckeye Firearms supporters gathered outside Xenia, Ohio at the Greene County Fish and Game Association. Following a short introduction, Spaulding immediately launched into his presentation. His style is engaging, analytical,...

Buckeye Firearms Foundation Helps Youth Camp

7:00am Friday, September 14, 2012
by Larry S. Moore Buckeye Firearms Foundation had an opportunity to provide assistance to a youth camp recently. The camp is the Coonskin Cap Brigade operated by the Ohio Wildlife Federation. All the leadership and instructors at the Coonskin Cap Brigade camp are volunteers. Due to many factors, including the economy and rising cost of ammunition, the instructors on the ranges experienced a...

Vice Presidential Nominee to Address Sportsmen’s Rally

3:00pm Thursday, September 13, 2012
(Columbus, OH) – Sportsmen have a unique opportunity to meet and hear the 2012 Republican Vice Presidential Nominee, Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan, as he headlines the U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance 16th Annual "Save Our Heritage" Rally, sponsored by the Ithaca Gun Company. The event will be held on Saturday, September 29 at the Aladdin Shrine Temple in Columbus, Ohio. At this event, Congressman...

Behind the Scenes: How we shipped 100,000 Pro-Gun Voter Guides

7:00am Thursday, September 13, 2012
by Dean Rieck It was a dark and stormy night ... That might sound like the start of a really bad novel. But it's literally how this story begins. Last Friday, a weary UPS driver delivered a truckload of our voter guides to the home of Brad, one of our most dedicated volunteers and our resident logistical genius. Brad had the foresight to cover the exposed boxes with a plastic tarp. Good thing,...

5.11 Tactical publishes infographic highlighting various states' concealed carry policies

3:00pm Wednesday, September 12, 2012
49 states have passed laws allowing citizens to carry a concealed weapon (CCW). This law makes it perfectly legal for citizens to carry certain concealed weapons holstered to your belt or ankle, in a purse, or a pocket. Illinois and the District of Columbia are the only No-Issue jurisdictions in the country where it is illegal to carry any type of concealed weapon. The following infographic...

NSSF: Democratic Platform ‘Commonsense Improvements’ Brings Back ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban, Gun Show Loophole Arguments

7:00am Wednesday, September 12, 2012
The 2012 Democratic National Convention released its party platform this week and it quickly drew fire from several points of the political spectrum for its statement on the Second Amendment and firearms ownership. As we did with the corresponding Republican platform section, we include it in its entirety: " Firearms . We recognize that the individual right to bear arms is an important part of...

Beavercreek High School Grad new Ohio Wildlife Officer

3:00pm Tuesday, September 11, 2012
by Larry S. Moore Ryan Shock is a 2005 Beavercreek High School graduate. He was one of the eleven cadets who graduated June 29, 2012 from the Ohio Division of Wildlife Cadet Academy. He is now commissioned as a Wildlife Officer and assigned to Hamilton County. His journey from a youth to a Wildlife Officer started with his family and experiences growing up in Greene County. The journey included...

Buckeye Firearms Foundation named NRA Top 10 Recruiter for 2011

4:03pm Monday, September 10, 2012
The National Rifle Association has announced that Buckeye Firearms Foundation is among the top 10 NRA membership recruiters in the "club" category with 569 members to its credit for 2011. The recruitment program is set up to grow membership for the NRA while providing financial support for grassroots efforts. For each person who enrolls or renews, the Foundation receives a small portion of the...

Greene County Fish and Game to hold machine gun shoot

3:00pm Monday, September 10, 2012
by Larry S. Moore NOTICE: The Machine Gun Shoot Greene County Fish & Game that was scheduled for September 30th has been cancelled. Please see Peabody Sports for rescheduling or refund. Thank you. The Greene County Fish and Game Association with Peabody Sports LLC will hold their first machine gun shoot on Sept 30. The location is the ranges at the Greene County Fish & Game Association,...

Columbus Mayor, Liberal Groups Worked to Block Gun Rights Bill in Ohio Legislature

7:00am Friday, September 07, 2012
by Jesse Hathaway Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman's office worked with liberal activists and employees of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg to block a gun rights bill in the Ohio General Assembly, public records obtained by Media Trackers show. Media Trackers has previously reported on the groups' coordination to use shooting deaths for political gain. Senate Bill 17, signed into law by...

Presidential Survey: Who will your fellow gun owners vote for?

11:38pm Thursday, September 06, 2012
by Dean Rieck Gun owners are one of the most active and adamant political groups in America. Our votes have the power to sway elections. So, who we vote for matters. It may seem obvious who most gun owners will vote for, given the presidential candidates and the realities of our political system. However, we don't like to take anything for granted, so we decided to ask. Recently, we surveyed our...

August sees 27.8% increase in firearms sales checks over same month last year; 27th straight month over month increase

3:00pm Thursday, September 06, 2012
The August 2012 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figure of 1,042,924 is an increase of 27.8 percent over the NSSF-adjusted NICS figure of 815,858 in August 2011. For comparison, the unadjusted August 2012 NICS figure of 1,514,696 reflects a 16.5 percent increase from the unadjusted NICS figure of 1,300,433 in August 2011. This marks the 27th straight month...

Republican convention delegates said to have adopted the "most pro-gun platform ever"

7:00am Thursday, September 06, 2012
by Chad D. Baus On the eve of the opening to the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa last week, The Washington Examiner reported that delegates were set to approve "the most pro-gun platform ever," staking out support for national concealed carry reciprocity and opposing domestic restrictions on ammunition and United Nations interference in gun sales. From the article : "It's probably...

University and Criminals Welcome Students

3:00pm Wednesday, September 05, 2012
by Buckeyes For Concealed Carry on Campus Each fall campus and the University District is awash with eager students, some new and some seasoned. Their arrival is a welcome event for everybody on campus and the University District. The University loves to see students come back. The businesses thrive in the presence of students. And the criminals see their victim pool restocked and react...

NRA-ILA's Chris Cox goes one on one with Governor Romney

7:00am Wednesday, September 05, 2012
This year’s election is going to define the future of our freedom, perhaps more than any other in our history. For gun owners, there are a number of areas crucial to the survival of our Second Amendment rights. That’s why I took the time to visit with Mitt Romney, the Republican presidential nominee, to find out precisely where he stands on the issues of concern to gun owners. Chris W. Cox: First...

"Hunting with Heroes" Sponsors Deer Hunts for Disabled Hunters

3:00pm Tuesday, September 04, 2012
LIMA, OH – Hunting in Ohio encourages adventure and love of the outdoors, and the Hunting with Heroes program extends this fun, recreational activity to disabled hunters in Ohio. Hunting with Heroes is pleased to announce its fall hunting opportunities for disabled hunters. The fourth annual Lt. Colonel Ted Epple Veterans with Disabilities Bow Hunt is set for Nov. 9–11. These hunts have been...

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