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Project Appleseed Announces 2022 Schedule of Ohio Events

3:00pm Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Appleseed only took a short break in Ohio. Even with the cold and the snow this winter, Ohio Appleseed is still having events and putting riflemen and women’s skills to the true elements test. Project Appleseed is a nonpartisan, nonprofit national organization teaching Americans about their shared heritage and teaching fundamental rifle skills at a 2-day clinic. Most events are at a distance of...

Democratic Administrations Flip-Flop-Flip on Gun Dealer Licensing

7:00am Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Recent Democratic presidential administrations have been all over the place when it comes to gun dealer licensing. In the early 1990s, President Bill Clinton went to great efforts to eliminate as many Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs or gun dealers) as he could. President Barack Obama reversed course and demanded that those marginally “engaged in the business” of gun selling acquire an FFL. Now...

Federal Appropriations: Pro-Gun Language Restored

7:00am Tuesday, April 19, 2022
[Last month], President Biden signed into law a massive spending bill that funds the government through the end of the year, and, once again, NRA-ILA was successful in working on Capitol Hill to keep anti-gun members of Congress from eliminating pro-gun riders such as the Tiahrt amendment on releasing trace data and the Dickey amendment prohibiting the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) from...

Can nonresidents carry concealed in West Virginia without a permit?

by Dean Rieck
3:00pm Monday, April 18, 2022
After Ohio Governor DeWine signed permitless carry into law , Buckeye Firearms Association began getting questions about permitless carry in West Virginia. All the questions have been roughly the same: "I thought I could carry without a permit in West Virginia, but my (neighbor, friend, instructor, sheriff, etc.) told me only West Virginia residents can carry permitless. Which is true?" I'll...

ATF Mass Denial of Suppressor Form 1 Applications

7:00am Monday, April 18, 2022
On February 28, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (“ATF”) denied approximately 850 Form 1 applications for prospective makers of suppressors. These denials were apparently made due to a change in ATF policy regarding certain devices that ATF claims are in reality suppressor “parts kits.” ATF’s Form 1 application (technically ATF Form 5320.1) is the Application to Make and...

Cuyahoga Co. prosecutor's office drops charges in anticipation of permitless carry law

by Chad D. Baus
7:00am Friday, April 15, 2022
WJW (Fox Cleveland) is reporting that the Cuyahoga prosecutor's office is reviewing its current cases in light of the recent passage of SB 215 set to bring permitless carry to Ohio on June 13. From the article : Starting in June, if you have a clean record, you won’t need a permit to carry a concealed weapon. But, the I-Team started asking questions after we uncovered two concealed weapons cases...

Report: Largest rise in gun ownership? African-American women

by Chad D. Baus
7:00am Thursday, April 14, 2022
(Photo Credit: WCMH) Gun rights is often depicted as a partisan issue. To hear the media tell it, only white make Republicans care about ensuring that the right to bear arms for self-defense is protected. Anyone who looks past the headlines knows this is far from the truth. A recent article published by WCMH (NBC Columbus) bears this out: For the women gathered in Olde Towne East at the Onyx Gun...

Sacramento Shooting Leads to Ridiculous Anti-gun Response

7:00am Wednesday, April 13, 2022
In the early morning hours of April 3, shooting erupted near the corner of 10th and K Street in downtown Sacramento, Calif. The shooting resulted in the tragic deaths of six people and the wounding of 12 others. Police are still investigating at press time, but the facts suggest multiple shooters were involved in the incident and that the shooting shared characteristics more in common with...

Biden Chooses to Rinse and Repeat with New ATF Nominee

7:00am Tuesday, April 12, 2022
On April 11, the Biden Administration announced the nomination of Steven Dettelbach as the Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (“ATF”), subject to Senate confirmation. With Dettelbach’s nomination, President Biden has chosen to double-down on his attempt to put a gun control advocate in charge of the agency responsible for regulating America’s firearms industry...

PODCAST: Training the Next Generation of Shooters Through Youth Events

3:00pm Monday, April 11, 2022
The Keep and Bear Radio podcast is hosted on Podbean and is also available on Apple , Google , Spotify , iHeartRadio and many other platforms. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear every episode. How to Listen to Podcasts on Your Mobile Phone *** Episode 59: More than 52 million Americans participate in the shooting sports. That's far more than popular sports such as football or golf. But...

Firearm Industry Economic Impact Rises 269% Since 2008

7:00am Monday, April 11, 2022
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The total economic impact of the firearm and ammunition industry in the United States increased from $19.1 billion in 2008 to $70.52 billion in 2021, a 269 percent increase, while the total number of full-time equivalent jobs rose from approximately 166,000 to over 375,819, a 126 percent increase in that period, according to a report released by the NSSF®, the firearm industry...

Ohio’s Wild Turkey Hunting Seasons Begin in April

7:00am Friday, April 08, 2022
COLUMBUS, Ohio – One of the joys of an Ohio spring is hearing a wild turkey gobble. Beginning in April, hunters have the chance to experience this phenomenon up close when turkey hunting seasons open, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Ohio’s 2022 youth wild turkey hunting season is Saturday, April 9, and Sunday, April 10. Following the youth season...

Op-Ed: Ukraine war reintroduces U.S. politicians to the Second Amendment

by Stephen Halbrook
7:00am Thursday, April 07, 2022
Ukrainian police should burn their gun registration records now Will Russian President Vladimir Putin’s military overrun Ukraine like Adolf Hitler’s army overran France in 1940, or will Kyiv become Mr. Putin’s Stalingrad? Ukraine’s armed population could play an increasingly decisive role, from house-to-house fighting in the cities to guerilla strikes in the countryside. In the United States,...

NOW they tell us: Media finally willing to quote law enforcement supportive of permitless carry in Ohio

by Chad D. Baus
7:00am Wednesday, April 06, 2022
Remember all the angst we heard about in the media regarding supposed law enforcement opposition to Senate Bill 215 (Permitless Carry)? "The Ohio FOP opposes it!" they screamed. "The Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police don't want it!" they shouted. Leaving aside (at least for now) the irony of the same media that have spent the past several years ginning up every instance of (or supposed...

Despite Constitutional Carry, Should I Get an Ohio Concealed Handgun License Anyway?

by Bob Jewell
3:00pm Tuesday, April 05, 2022
On June 13, 2022, residents of Ohio (and law-abiding non-residents) over the age of 21 who might otherwise qualify to obtain a Concealed Handgun License (CHL), will no longer be legally obligated to do so in order to carry a concealed handgun. Ohio becomes the 23rd state to recognize the right to bear arms. This doesn't mean the state's self-defense laws have changed. It just means the state no...

Ohio Primary Election Early Voting Begins Tuesday, April 5, 2022

6:00am Tuesday, April 05, 2022
Tuesday, April 5, 2022, is the start of early voting in Ohio for the Primary Election. Please check BFA PAC grades and endorsements before you vote. Our PAC will continue to update our endorsement page as we collect more information. The Primary will be different this year, so here's what you need to know. 2 SEPARATE PRIMARIES Because lawmakers have been struggling to finalize district maps, the...

PODCAST: After Permitless Carry, What’s Next for Gun Rights in Ohio?

3:00pm Monday, April 04, 2022
The Keep and Bear Radio podcast is hosted on Podbean and is also available on Apple , Google , Spotify , iHeartRadio and many other platforms. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear every episode. How to Listen to Podcasts on Your Mobile Phone *** Episode 58: Permitless carry has been signed into law in Ohio and goes into effect on June 13, 2022. But there are many other pro-gun bills...

Permitless Carry Begins in Ohio on Monday, June 13, 2022 - Here's Why

by Dean Rieck
7:00am Monday, April 04, 2022
When does permitless carry in Ohio go into effect? We've seen different dates reported. And we've heard stories of people already beginning to carry concealed without a license and getting into legal hot water. So here's the official date for permitless concealed carry to start in Ohio: Monday, June 13, 2022 How do we arrive at that date? Governor DeWine signed Senate Bill 215 on Monday, March 14...

Judge Jackson Affirms Second Amendment Rights But Questions Linger

by Larry Keane
7:00am Friday, April 01, 2022
Anyone expecting Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearing to be a firework show when it came to gun rights was disappointed. President Joe Biden’s nominee answered questions posed by probing U.S. senators, but some of those answers gave reason for pause. Although Judge Jackson noted the U.S. Supreme Court in Heller affirmed the Second Amendment is an individual right, her full testimony...

Recent ATF Action Shows Need for Suppressor Reform

7:00am Thursday, March 31, 2022
As we reported [recently], the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (“ATF”) denied approximately 850 Form 1 applications for prospective makers of suppressors on February 28. These denials were apparently made due to a change in ATF policy regarding certain devices that ATF claims are in reality suppressor “parts kits.” The Form 1 application (technically ATF Form 5320.1) is the...

One of the Hunting Industry’s Most Contentious Words: 'Trophy'

by Jim Curcuruto
7:00am Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Within the hunting industry, the word ‘trophy’ seems to have more legs than a herd of migrating elk. Articles and conversations happen on a regular basis with authors providing opinions, facts, stories, and examples to help prove their point either for or against the use of the word. Aside from the term “trophy wife” (or “trophy husband” for that matter), no one else seems to have an issue with...

Reflections on 20+ Years of Effective Gun Rights Advocacy in Ohio

by Chad D. Baus
7:00am Tuesday, March 29, 2022
As we mark the signing of Senate Bill 215, an Act which will bring the ability for permitless carry to anyone who would qualify for an Ohio concealed handgun license (CHL), I have found myself reflecting on my more-than two decades of work as a Second Amendment advocate. After spending 1990-2001 in Indiana (a state that has ZERO training requirement to obtain a concealed handgun license) and...

Headline: California mass killing raises troubling questions

by Chad D. Baus
7:00am Monday, March 28, 2022
They say in order to stop the next mass killing we need red flag laws. They say we need waiting periods. They say we need background checks for every firearm transfer. They say we need to ban standard-capacity magazines. They say there needs to be mandatory training before purchasing a firearm. They say we should limit the purchase of handguns to one-per-month. They say we need background checks...

BFA's 2022 Firearm Events and Self-Defense Training Classes

7:00am Friday, March 25, 2022
We sponsor firearms training, fun shoots, self defense seminars, and pro gun fundraisers throughout the year. Sign up early, because our events sell out FAST! BFA MEMBERS can get discounts on most events. If you're not yet a member, click here to join now . Fun Events Buckeye Blast Fun Shoot Sunday, April 3, 2022 - 8:00AM - 5PM Shoot at iron and paper targets, experience the thrill of live fire...

TSA Finds Firearm in Anti-Gun California Lawmaker's Luggage

by Chad D. Baus
7:00am Thursday, March 24, 2022
The Sacramento Bee reported recently that a California state assemblyman, who has been given an "F"-rating by the NRA-ILA for his strong support of gun control, attempted to carry a loaded firearm through a security checkpoint at the Sacramento International Airport. When anyone else makes this mistake, their gun is confiscated and they are charged with criminal penalties and up to $10,000 in...

Announcing the 2022 Spring Youth Shoot - May 14-15

7:00am Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Don't miss the 2022 Spring Youth Shoot. REGISTER TODAY When: Saturday and Sunday May 14-15, 2022 Where: Dillon Sportsman Center 5200 Pleasant Valley Road Nashport, OH 43830 Cost: Only $5 per Youth Adult Volunteers Free Weekend Camping Free Spring is here and it's time for our Youth Shoot! This is a great opportunity to get the kids outside in the fresh air and have some good, healthy fun...

CMP 2022 Smallbore Rifle Postal Competition Now Open

by Ashley Brugnone
3:00pm Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Back by popular demand after the enormous success of last year’s inaugural event, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has created a second round of Smallbore Rifle Postal Competition, running from February to May 2022. The event features Three-Position and Prone matches, fired from distances of 50 feet. The Smallbore Postal Competition is open to both adult and junior athletes. Cost to...

PODCAST: Answers to Common Questions about Ohio’s New Permitless Carry Law

3:00pm Monday, March 21, 2022
The Keep and Bear Radio podcast is hosted on Podbean and is also available on Apple , Google , Spotify , iHeartRadio and many other platforms. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear every episode. How to Listen to Podcasts on Your Mobile Phone *** Episode 57: Ohio has passed a new permitless carry law which goes into effect on Monday, June 13, 2022. It makes Ohio's concealed handgun...

Giffords gun control group releases scorecard documenting their irrelevance

by Chad D. Baus
7:00am Monday, March 21, 2022
In February, the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence (formerly Americans for Responsible Solutions) released their annual "Gun Law Scorecards", grading states on how closely a state agrees with the gun ban movement's agenda. "Giffords is a leader in the movement to end gun violence in America. ...Giffords Law Center works in all 50 states to change policies and challenge injustice. We won...

Answers to Common Questions about Ohio’s New Permitless Carry Law

by Dean Rieck
7:00am Friday, March 18, 2022
Senate Bill 215 has been signed into law and will make it legal to carry a concealed handgun without a license in Ohio beginning on June 13, 2022 . Generally referred to as “permitless carry” or “constitutional carry,” this legislation will make several important changes to Ohio’s concealed carry laws: Ohio’s concealed handgun license (CHL) will become optional. If you are currently qualified by...

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