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PODCAST: Popular Solutions to Mass Murder that Always Fail - and What Actually Works

6:00am Monday, September 08, 2025
We've seen active killer incidents many times just like the recent one at a Minneapolis church. They all follow the same pattern, but community leaders just keep suggesting tired old solutions that don't work. Rob Morse, author of the SlowFacts blog, joins the "Keep and Bear Radio" podcast to discuss mass murder, why we never seem to learn the right lessons, and steps ordinary citizens can take...

Seattle: Another anti-gun city ignores PLCAA, makes Glock its scapegoat

by Joe D. "Buck" Ruth
6:00am Friday, September 05, 2025
Add Seattle to the list of anti-gun cities and states that want to make Glock and local gun retailers their scapegoats for out-of-control crime. Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison, a RINO Republican, has launched a lawsuit against Glock Inc. and three local retailers, accusing them of choosing to "prioritize profits over public safety."

Register: Learn about NRA-ILA FrontLines Activist Leader program in Ohio

6:00am Wednesday, September 03, 2025
Save the date and join the fight to protect the Second Amendment — and become an NRA volunteer leader in Ohio. David Conte, Ohio's Grassroots field coordinator, will host a virtual FrontLines Activist Leader (FAL) informational session Sept. 17 and provide detailed information about the FAL program and how you can become an important participant in standing up for the Second Amendment. RSVP!

Church security teams attend BFA training in Middletown

by Dean Rieck
6:00am Tuesday, September 02, 2025
Church security team members from as far away as Texas attended an Aug. 30 training session in Middletown, Ohio, sponsored by Buckeye Firearms Association. Protecting Houses of Worship is an all-new training class designed to introduce participants to the unique security needs of churches. Training includes the history of active killing events, including current tragedies, plus "stop the bleed"...

Former ATF senior official now working for Everytown anti-gun organization

by Lee Williams
6:00am Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Marianna Mitchem, the ATF's former associate assistant director of field operations (industry operations), is now working for former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s anti-gun group, Everytown for Gun Safety, according to a former ATF senior official who did not want their name used in this story.

News item: Growing number of Ohio school districts embracing armed staff

by Joe D. "Buck" Ruth
6:00am Thursday, August 21, 2025
An Aug. 19 article by WBNS-10TV highlighted a rural Ohio school district in its report about a growing number of districts in the state choosing to arm teachers and staff. The story at 10tv.com focused on Benjamin Logan Local School District in rural Logan County, noting it was among the first in the state to adopt an armed response team after the law went into effect in 2022. From the article:...

Will NC House override Dem governor's veto on constitutional carry?

by Larry Keane
6:00am Thursday, August 14, 2025
Many Ohioans frequently visit North Carolina. One issue in the Tarheel state worth watching is how the legislature handles constitutional carry. Senate Bill 50 was passed in both chambers, but the Democratic governor vetoed it. The Senate came back and overrode the veto, but now it's up to the House to follow suit. Are the votes there? It's tight. Really tight.

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