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Local governments move to allow concealed carry in public buildings

by Chad D. Baus
7:00am Friday, March 13, 2020
Two local government entities have or will soon take advantage of a Buckeye Firearms Association-backed bill, passed in late 2016 , which allows the governing body of government buildings to enact “a statute, ordinance, or policy that permits a licensee to carry a concealed handgun into the building.” In Tuscarawas County, commissioners have authorized certain employees to carry and use firearms...

Revolvers in the Coming Pandemic

by Greg Ellifritz
3:00pm Thursday, March 12, 2020
Considering I’m planning several revolver courses for the coming year, I have revolvers on the brain. It seems that the proficient use of a revolver has become a dying art in this age of self-loading pistols. I think that is a sad state of affairs and truly believe that many folks could be better served with a revolver as a home defense weapon, especially in the event of a serious economic or...

Unhinged Joe Biden threatens UAW worker who asks question on gun rights

by Chad D. Baus
7:00am Thursday, March 12, 2020
The Democrats' presidential front-runner, Joe Biden, is well-known for sticking his foot in his mouth. Biden is a daily gaffe-machine, and if the media gave him even one-one hundredth the treatment they gave Dan Quayle, he would be far behind socialist Bernie Sanders by now. Biden, of course, is given a pass by his mainstream media sycophants, but a confrontation with a United Auto Workers' union...

Bloomberg Quits After Coming up Short on Super Tuesday

7:00am Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Last week, New York billionaire Michael Bloomberg joined the growing list of Democrats who have abandoned their dream of taking on President Donald Trump this November. His effort will be remembered as one in which he spent big but accomplished little. Like other failed candidates before him, Bloomberg made his anti-gun platform the centerpiece of his campaign, even shelling out $11 million to...

LEGO Art Triggers Anti-gun Group

7:00am Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Back in 2012, we reported on a controversy over LEGO Heavy Weapons , a guide on building toy guns out of LEGO bricks written by Jack Streat, a then-teenaged resident of the United Kingdom. Some parents were aghast that the much-loved children’s toy could be used to make “confrontational” playthings. When the same publisher followed up by releasing Forbidden LEGO: Build the Models Your Parents...

Project Appleseed 2020 Event Schedule

by Steve Branam
7:00am Monday, March 09, 2020
“Appleseed” comes from Johnny Appleseed, the American folk hero who toured the country, planting appleseeds so that future generations would benefit. Project Appleseed is designed to ensure that future generations of Americans will learn and benefit from the lessons of our colonial past. It's a nonprofit, non-partisan group of men and women (known as the Revolutionary War Veterans Association)...

BFA welcomes Rob Sexton as Legislative Affairs Director

7:00am Friday, March 06, 2020
With 18 anti-gun bills under consideration in the Ohio Statehouse and a field of Democrat presidential candidates promising draconian gun control, this is a challenging time for pro Second Amendment organizations. But it's a challenge Rob Sexton is willing to take on as he joins Buckeye Firearms Association as its Legislative Affairs Director. “We're pleased to welcome Rob to the team,” said...

Registration for 2020 CMP National Matches Begins in March

7:00am Thursday, March 05, 2020
Registration for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) 2020 National Trophy Pistol and Rifle Matches officially opened March 1, 2020. The annual event, held at the Camp Perry National Guard Training Base since 1907, features traditional marksmanship events and an established lineup of CMP’s own competitions that will carry the precedent of the National Matches through the next decade. Whether...

2020 Marks Year Of Change for Arms Trade Treaty

7:00am Wednesday, March 04, 2020
At the NRA-ILA Leadership forum last year President Trump sent the international anti-firearm community into hysterics by announcing his intent to withdraw the United States from their crowning jewel, the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT). Having never secured membership from China or Russia, the thought of many was that in losing the treaty’s only top tier arms exporter the ATT would die, but that could...

2020 Sportsmen’s Alliance Candidates Reception

7:00am Tuesday, March 03, 2020
Please join us for a meet and greet opportunity hosted by the Sportsmen’s Alliance to discuss wildlife, conservation and natural resource policy. Remarks from Ohio Senate President Larry Obhof and the opportunity to meet Ohio’s current and future legislators and representatives from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. SAVE THE DATE When: Tuesday, March 24, 2020 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m...

Super Bowl of Dishonesty: Michael Bloomberg Spends Big to Lie to America

7:00am Monday, March 02, 2020
[Last] month, Michael Bloomberg added to the quarter billion dollar tally he has spent pursuing the Democrat presidential nomination with an $11 million ad that aired during the Super Bowl. It was his highest-profile effort to date in a relentless media blitz meant to familiarize Americans with his name and a “life story” that is more PR ad copy than actual biography. But the ad was perhaps more...

Police sergeant/FOP member testifies in favor of HB 425 (Duty to Notify)

by Chad D. Baus
7:00am Friday, February 28, 2020
On Wednesday, February 26, 2020, the House Federalism Committee again heard testimony on HB 425 (Duty to Notify) . As introduced, HB 425 would modify this rule to clarify when and how to notify to avoid confusion. BFA is also hoping to amend the bill to eliminate the duty to notify entirely. Following proponent testimony by Buckeye Firearms Association's Rob Sexton & Larry Moore , the...

Buckeye Firearms Association testifies in fourth hearing on HB 425 (Duty to Notify)

by Dean Rieck
7:00am Thursday, February 27, 2020
On Wednesday, February 26, 2020, the House Federalism Committee again heard testimony on HB 425 (Duty to Notify) and Buckeye Firearms Association (BFA) leaders testified in favor of the bill. Current law states that if you have a concealed handgun license (CHL) and are carrying a handgun, you must "promptly" notify a law enforcement officer who stops you for any official purpose. But when is "...

How would you respond if you discover a crime in progress?

by Greg Ellifritz
7:00am Wednesday, February 26, 2020
While I was at the Rangemaster Tactical Conference recently, I attended a class called “Surviving Extreme Events” taught by John Holschen. I’ve taken several of John’s classes over the years. I really appreciate his experience and perspective on the issues he discusses. He’s one of the best tactical instructors in the business. This particular class focused on strategies that the armed citizen...

Op-Ed: He Really Is Crazy Uncle Joe Biden

by Larry Keane
7:00am Tuesday, February 25, 2020
The first rule in retail politics is candidates shouldn’t insult potential voters. It should go without saying that candidates should also avoid threatening them with war. This happened. Literally a threat on American citizens with U.S. military might, invoked by a guy who once had access to the nuke codes. Former Vice President Biden did it, though. He told rally-goers in Hudson, N.H., just days...

Hearings on pro-gun rights bills scheduled for Wednesday, Feb 26, 2020

3:00pm Monday, February 24, 2020
On Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, the House Federalism Committee committee will hear testimony from proponents, opponents and interested parties on HB 425 (sponsored by Rep. Scott Wiggam) . The hearing will be held at 9:30 a.m. in room 116 at the Statehouse, 1 Capitol Square, Columbus, OH 43215. It is very important to have strong turnout! If you are able to attend the hearing and testify in favor of...

Bloomberg first tried to hide, now tries to distance himself from racist gun control comments

by Chad D. Baus
7:00am Monday, February 24, 2020
Former New York Mayor and anti-gun rights billionaire presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg is doing his best to sneak in under the radar and buy his way to the Democratic nomination for President. Whether his strategy of ignoring the first four primaries and focusing on midwestern states including Ohio will pay off remains to be seen, but it is clear that the vetting of Bloomberg as a...

Buckeye Firearms Assoc. leaders testify on HB 425 (Duty to Notify)

by Chad D. Baus
7:00am Friday, February 21, 2020
On Wednesday, February 19, 2020, the House Federalism Committee heard testimony on HB 425 (Duty to Notify). HB 425 CHL NOTIFICATION (WIGGAM, S.) To modify the requirement that a concealed handgun licensee must notify a law enforcement officer that the licensee is authorized to carry a concealed handgun and is carrying a concealed handgun when stopped. Current law states that if you have a...

2020 Starts with Another NICS Record

7:00am Thursday, February 20, 2020
The American people respond the same way every time anti-gun politicians think they have an opening to make their gun control dreams a reality. Law-abiding gun owners buy firearms. A lot of them, because there are a lot of us. Last month, there were more than 2.7 million NICS firearms background checks. January 2020 was the busiest January on record and the sixth-busiest month for NICS ever. The...

First Impressions: The Henry Big Boy Lever-Action Rifle

by Gary Evens
7:00am Wednesday, February 19, 2020
The Henry Repeating Arms Company has been around since 1996 and is probably best known for their brass-framed .22-caliber lever-action rifles. More recently they have expanded their offerings beyond just lever-action rifles to include centerfire cartridges, and rifles made of carbon steel and stainless steel. In 2015-2016, Henry brought out their Big Boy lever-action rifles and chambered them for...

Mark Robinson to Deliver Keynote Address at 2020 Buckeye Bash

7:00am Tuesday, February 18, 2020
UPDATE March 14, 2020: As a result of the coronavirus and Governor DeWine's order banning events of 100 or more people, the Buckeye Bash scheduled for April 4 has been postponed. We ask for your patience as we watch how this situation develops and consider our options. It is possible that we will reschedule, but we'll see how things go. We will announce our plans as we have more information. When...

Hearing on HB 425 Duty to Notify Bill Scheduled for Wednesday, Feb 19, 2020

3:00pm Monday, February 17, 2020
It is very important to have strong turnout at a hearing scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. in room 114 at the Statehouse, 1 Capitol Square, Columbus, OH 43215. The committee will hear testimony from those who support HB 425 (sponsored by Rep. Scott Wiggam) . Buckeye Firearms Association will give testimony in support of this bill. If you are able to attend the hearing and...

Report: Mike Bloomberg assembles massive Ohio campaign staff

by Chad D. Baus
7:00am Monday, February 17, 2020
The Cleveland Plain Dealer reported recently that former New York Mayor and anti-gun rights billionaire Michael Bloomberg has unveiled a massive state campaign staff that includes some of Ohio’s most notable Democratic consultants and strategists. From the article: Bloomberg campaign state director Aaron Pickrell, who previously served in the same capacity for President Barack Obama’s 2008...

LOVE: Henry Raises $78,250 to benefit Ohio and Texas children's leukemia treatment

7:00am Friday, February 14, 2020
Henry Repeating Arms President and Owner, Anthony Imperato, designed and donated 60 rifles for 4-year-old Beckett Burge of Princeton, Texas, and 66 rifles for 3-year-old Sadie Kreinbrink of Ostrander, Ohio to assist with the medical expenses associated with their leukemia treatments. The firearms were sold directly through Henry Repeating Arms’ website and sold out within hours, and serial number...

Report: Dark money group pushing Ohio gun control bill has ties to DeWine

by Chad D. Baus
7:00am Thursday, February 13, 2020
The Columbus Dispatch is reporting that a newly-minted "dark money" group trying to drum up support for Governor Mike DeWine's gun control bill, SB 221 , has ties to the governor himself. From the article : Standing By Ohio, which advocates for a "safe, secure and free future," recently spent about $8,000 on Facebook advertisements urging people to ask their state senators to support DeWine's gun...

Committee hearings to begin again on HB 178 (Constitutional Carry, Concealed Weapons License & Remove Duty to Notify)

3:41pm Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Representative George Lang (R-West Chester Twp.), who chairs the House Criminal Justice Committee, has announced that his committee will hear sponsor testimony on House Bill 178 (Constitutional Carry, Concealed Weapons License & Remove Duty to Notify) on Thursday, February 13 at 11:00 a.m. in Room 017. HB 178, introduced last year by Reps. Ron Hood (R-Ashville) and Tom Brinkman (R-Mt. Lookout...

When the Criminal Doesn’t Obey Your Commands

by Greg Ellifritz
7:00am Wednesday, February 12, 2020
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...

“Journalist” Can’t Decide: Slumping Gun Sales or Best Year Ever?

7:00am Tuesday, February 11, 2020
On the eve of the annual Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show in Las Vegas, Associated Press reporter Lisa Marie Pane wrote an article titled, “Gun industry gathers amid slumping sales, rising tensions.” But it seems as though the AP and their reporter were more concerned with promoting an agenda than accurately reporting the news or reviewing readily available data. The story was...

Meet & Greet at Dillon Sportsman Center

7:00am Monday, February 10, 2020
Buckeye Firearms Association invites you to attend a meet and greet at Dillon Sportsman Center (5200 Pleasant Valley Rd, Nashport, OH 43830) on Sunday, February 23, 2020 starting at 1pm. This is an informal gathering for supporters and volunteers to meet BFA leaders and discuss issues that affect gun owners and sports men and women in the Buckeye state. The ranges will be open, so you can make a...

NSSF Launches Campaign to Highlight Gun Owners’ Contributions and Concern for Safety and Community

7:00am Friday, February 07, 2020
Gun Owners Care SM Pushes Back Against Shaming Good and Responsible Citizens LAS VEGAS — With gun owners increasingly the target of efforts to shame and disrespect them simply for exercising their constitutional right to own a firearm, the National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®) is responding with a campaign to educate the public about the care gun owners have for their neighbors and...

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