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DOJ, ATF repeal FFL inspection policy, begin review of 2 final rules

6:00am Wednesday, April 09, 2025
The U.S. Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives on April 7 announced the repeal of the Enhanced Regulatory Enforcement Policy and the review of final rule 2021R-08F, related to stabilizing braces, and final rule 2022R-17F, related to the definition of “engaging in the business” of firearms dealing.

Paper: Do armed civilians stop active shooters more effectively than uniformed police?

by John R. Lott Jr. and Carlisle E. Moody
6:00am Tuesday, April 08, 2025
Since 2000, the FBI has tracked active shooting cases, an event where an individual actively attempts to kill people in a public place, excluding shootings tied to robberies or gang violence. In this first-of-its kind study, our findings show that armed citizens are significantly more effective than uniformed police at stopping potential mass shootings.

Registration ends April 10 for CMP Smallbore Postal match

6:00am Thursday, April 03, 2025
Those wanting to compete in a rifle competition nationally without having to travel have until April 10 to register for the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Smallbore Postal match. The match is an opportunity for juniors and adults to test their skills, build marksmanship experience, and compete for recognition — shooting from their local range.

$325,000 in marksmanship scholarships available for high school seniors

6:00am Tuesday, April 01, 2025
The Civilian Marksmanship Program is proud to provide scholarships for deserving high school seniors who excel in marksmanship! CMP offers $1,000, $3,000 and $5,000 one-year scholarship assistance to qualified junior marksmen in order to encourage and reward their outstanding efforts. In 2025, over $325,000 will be awarded.

ATF facial recognition: Chairman Andy Biggs seeks records as gun owners sound alarm

by F Riehl, AmmoLand Editor in Chief
6:00am Monday, March 31, 2025
According to a March 27, 2025, letter from U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Arizona), the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has been secretly using facial recognition technology to track and identify gun owners — all without sufficient oversight, transparency, or even basic training for agents. Here are the details.

Ohio's Jordan, House Republicans honor 2A promise, advance key legislation

by Matt Manda
6:00am Thursday, March 27, 2025
The U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee held a committee bill markup hearing , a key initial hurdle before legislation can be considered for full House approval. The process gives legislators opportunity to amend the base bill before full consideration of the House. Several bills discussed during this particular markup covered pro-Second Amendment and pro-law enforcement priorities...

White House repeals unscientific HHS 'Advisory,' refocuses efforts on criminals

6:00am Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Firearms prohibitionists reacted with anger and outrage last week to learn that the Trump White House had ordered the removal of former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy’s anti-gun tract, Firearm Violence: A Public Health Crisis in America, from the official Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) website.

BFA testifies for HB 5 to restore gun rights for nonviolent offenders

6:00am Friday, March 21, 2025
On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, Buckeye Firearms Association testified in the Ohio House Judiciary Committee in favor of House Bill 5, which seeks to restore Second Amendment rights for nonviolent offenders who have paid their debt to society and have lived a productive life. This is a long-standing problem that could be resolved with a few simple changes to Ohio law.

ATF too busy harassing legitimate gun dealers to investigate rifle theft

by Lee Williams
6:00am Wednesday, March 19, 2025
When Paul Szabo purchased the Shooter’s Emporium in 2020, located just a short 45-minute drive north of Indianapolis, he got some “bad vibes” from an employee whom he later terminated. Szabo’s fears were quickly confirmed, as the employee proved to be a thief. He reported it to ATF — for what that was worth. Here's the story ...

Violence Policy Center recycles old campaign for new target — .50-caliber rifles

6:00am Tuesday, March 18, 2025
It has been some time since we have talked about one of the oldest, most extreme anti-gun organizations, the Violence Policy Center (VPC). Back in 2022, they went after Glocks, saying they and others of a similar design should be reclassified as machineguns. Now VPC is taking a similar approach, but this time the group is going after .50-caliber rifles.

Gun control researchers still pushing 'public health' propaganda

by Matt Manda
6:00am Monday, March 17, 2025
Several researchers teamed up to publish a recent article in the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA), titled “Bullets as Pathogen—The Need for Public Health and Policy Approaches.” The results were not at all earth-shattering — that larger bullets cause more damage than smaller ones — but policy recommendations resulting from the “research” could be far-reaching.

Noveske Chainsaw "Ready to Rock" AR15 Raffle - $3,015 Prize Package

6:00am Saturday, March 15, 2025
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PODCAST: Mexico Sues U.S. Gun Makers Over Violence South of the Border?

6:00am Monday, March 10, 2025
On this "Keep and Bear Radio" podcast: Mexico is suing American gun makers over cartel violence. A federal judge has ruled that machine gun bans are unconstitutional. A recent bill seeks to allow 18-year-olds to buy handguns. Plus, Ohio lawmakers have already introduced eight firearm bills in the new year.

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