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Ohio Supreme Court receives thousands of comments on proposed rules to seize guns

by Jim Irvine
7:00am Tuesday, October 16, 2018
On Monday, October 8 we reported that the Ohio Supreme Court (OSC) had proposed rule changes that would disarm and force those subject to a civil protection order to surrender firearms, ammunition, and concealed handgun license to law enforcement. This seizure would take place even if there is no "sufficient nexus," specifically evidence that a firearm was threatened to be used, used, or...

Ohio Hunters and Anglers Can Now Purchase Multiyear Licenses

7:00am Monday, October 15, 2018
Hunters and anglers are now able to buy multiyear licenses in Ohio, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Ohio resident license buyers can choose from 3-year, 5-year, 10-year and lifetime hunting or fishing licenses. All single-year and multiyear licenses can be purchased online at wildohio.gov and at hundreds of participating agents throughout the state if an Ohio driver...

Surprise: Problems with Widely Touted Anti-Gun Research

7:00am Friday, October 12, 2018
“I am not interested in giving any serious thought to John Lott or his claims.” Those are the words of University of Alabama associate professor Adam Lankford in response to Fox News after economist John Lott called Lankford’s highly publicized study into question . Lankford’s study was published in 2016 but was touted by President Obama and a fawning media anxious for any “evidence” that gun...

Levi’s Teams with Billionaire Michael Bloomberg to Attack Gun Rights

7:00am Thursday, October 11, 2018
Levi Strauss & Co. established its brand in the mid-19th century by selling durable clothing to working-class Americans. As Levi’s signature jeans gained popularity amongst a wider set in the middle of the last century, the pants came to symbolize American freedom. As Stanford Historian Niall Ferguson points out in his book, Civilization: The West and the Rest, during the Cold War, the...

Newly-Renovated Shooting Ranges Open at Zaleski State Forest

7:00am Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Renovations at the popular shooting ranges at Zaleski State Forest have been completed, and the ranges are now open, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). "The renovations at the Zaleski State Forest target ranges were needed to provide visitors with a more enjoyable experience while providing easier access for participants," said Robert Boyles, state forester and chief of...

NRA Endorses Mike DeWine for Governor, Jon Husted for Lieutenant Governor

7:00am Tuesday, October 09, 2018
Fairfax, Va.— The National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) today announced its endorsement of Attorney General Mike DeWine for governor and Secretary Jon Husted for lieutenant governor. "Mike DeWine and Jon Husted support our right to keep and bear arms," said Chris W. Cox, chairman, NRA-PVF. "Ohioans can trust Mike DeWine and Jon Husted to protect their constitutional right to...

ALERT: Ohio Supreme Court proposes rules to seize and destroy guns

by Dean Rieck
3:00pm Monday, October 08, 2018
*** CALL TO ACTION *** In a shocking move, the Ohio Supreme Court has proposed amendments to the Rules of Superintendence for the Courts of Ohio that will empower law enforcement to seize guns. Many of these changes usurp the role of elected lawmakers and represent the most significant changes to Ohio law of our time. The rule changes have been posted for public comment. We MUST convince the...

Help Make the Difference for Pro-Gun Candidates in Ohio

by Dean Rieck
7:00am Monday, October 08, 2018
This may be one of the most important elections of our lifetimes. Anti-freedom organizations are attacking gun owners and pro gun candidates from all directions. We're seeing it right here in Ohio. Bloomberg-backed groups are providing attorneys to work against us in our lawsuits with Columbus and Cincinnati, sending Moms to protest at legislative hearings, encouraging Mayors and city council...

Bloomberg Presidential Run? Maybe. Bloomberg Effort to Buy the Midterms? Definitely.

7:00am Friday, October 05, 2018
Billionaire gun control financier and former-New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is once again floating a presidential run. According to a September 17 report from the New York Times, the would-be oligarch is interested in seeking the Democratic nomination for president in 2020. Though Bloomberg has previously run for political office as a Republican and an independent, the political...

Take Action Now: Urge Your U.S. Senators to Confirm Judge Kavanaugh

7:00am Thursday, October 04, 2018
On Thursday, September 25 the nation witnessed what happens when a man of principle, integrity, and dignity clashes with Washington, D.C.’s political hit machine. U.S. Circuit Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh presented a scorching defense of his record and his character after Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee sprung last-minute accusations to try to derail what seemed like Kavanaugh’s likely...

Solve the Problem Before You Need Your Gun

by Greg Ellifritz
7:00am Wednesday, October 03, 2018
I was reading a news account of a defensive gun use when I was struck by two things. Before I get to my insights, read the short article: Armed Portland Woman Fends Off Flasher High on Crystal Meth . The article talks about a woman who drew a firearm after a man followed her home, forcefully entered her house, exposed himself, demanded a sex act, and then stole money from her before fleeing. This...

Gun Control Activist Urges Canadian Audience to Get Involved in U.S. Politics

7:00am Tuesday, October 02, 2018
For someone who has previously falsely accused the NRA of funneling foreign money into domestic politics, it must be that David Hogg either forgot he was in Canada recently or failed to appreciate that it’s also illegal under U.S. law for Canadian citizens to vote in U.S. elections or contribute to U.S. political campaigns. The occasion was the premiere of Michael Moore’s latest film at the...

BFA PAC 2018 General Election Endorsements

by Jim Irvine
3:00pm Monday, October 01, 2018
Buckeye Firearms Association PAC has released endorsements for Ohio statewide, legislative, and congressional races. Click here to view . It is cliché that “every vote counts.” It should also be noted that “every election matters.” The next few weeks bring a unique opportunity for citizens. It goes without saying that we should vote, but that is not enough. We should also be working with good...

Cordray or DeWine for governor? For Ohio gun owners, the choice is clear

by the BFA-PAC Endorsement Committee
7:00am Monday, October 01, 2018
Ohioans have a choice to make this November when selecting our next governor. After a year of non-stop anti-gun rights rhetoric from the media, and little progress toward restoring our rights, pro-gun rights voters must weigh who can be trusted to be a leader in our state on Second Amendment issues. Both Mike DeWine (R) and Richard Cordray (D) have spent time in Washington D.C. But since coming...

Shelby Council holds hearing on concealed carry legislation

by Chad D. Baus
7:00am Friday, September 28, 2018
The Richland Source is reporting that concealed handguns could be carried in all city-owned buildings and/or properties, other than the Shelby Justice Center, under an ordinance discussed during a Shelby City Council meeting earlier this month. From the article : Sponsored by Councilman Steve McLaughlin, council passed the first reading of the ordinance. "This is the second round of legislation...

Dick’s’ Sales Soft Following Anti-gun Efforts

7:00am Thursday, September 27, 2018
Dick’s Sporting Goods has admitted that Chairman and CEO Edward W. Stack’s repeated attacks on law-abiding gun owners could be having a negative effect on the company’s bottom line. According to a press release reporting the company’s second quarter earnings results, “consolidated same store sales decreased 4.0%.” The document stated, “Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially...

Gov. Kasich issues more executive orders demanding government do what it's already supposed to be doing

by Chad D. Baus
7:00am Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Seven years and nine months into his administration, and still desperately seeking a way to get immediate media attention and future presidential campaign fodder for having done "something" about mass killings, Governor John Kasich (R) has issued two more executive orders intended to make government agencies do the job they're already supposed to be doing. From the Gongwer News Service :...

Stop the Bleeding - School staff flock to trauma medical training

by Rob Morse
7:00am Tuesday, September 25, 2018
People are screaming and you’re looking at chaos. This is a medical training exercise with multiple injuries. It looks like there are, count them, four people injured in the parking lot in front of your local school. Some of the victims may be dead and some may be dying. What are your going to do? I watched two dozen teachers face that scenario during a training exercise. This is what they...

National Gun Group Sues Pennsylvania Township, Official Over Gun Range Dispute

7:00am Monday, September 24, 2018
Bellevue, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) has filed a lawsuit in federal court on behalf of the owner of a local gun club in western Pennsylvania against Robinson Township and its zoning officer, alleging violations of Second and Fourteenth Amendment rights “by subverting the club’s operation.” SAF is joined by William Drummond, owner of the property on which the Greater Pittsburgh Gun...

Buckeye Firearms Association PAC endorses Mike DeWine and Jon Husted for Governor/ Lt. Governor

7:00am Friday, September 21, 2018
Buckeye Firearms Association PAC enthusiastically endorses Mike DeWine and Jon Husted for Governor and Lt. Governor in the 2018 general election. Gun owners have proven they can be the difference in big races, and this year they should be supporting Mike DeWine for Governor of Ohio. Mike DeWine has been the best attorney general Ohio gun owners have had. He has earned this endorsement through his...

Buckeye Firearms Association PAC endorses Robert Sprague for Treasurer of State

3:00pm Thursday, September 20, 2018
Buckeye Firearms Association PAC endorses Robert Sprague for Treasurer of State in the 2018 general election. In his eight years in the Ohio House, Sprague has racked up a perfect 13-0 voting record. He has supported every bill BFA has advanced. “What really impresses me about Robert Sprague is his thinking,” said Jim Irvine. “He does not blindly follow. He listens, reads and then calls with...

Training Armed Teachers - This Isn’t the Classroom You Remember

by Rob Morse
7:00am Thursday, September 20, 2018
Arming school teachers is a hard subject to discuss. Last [summer] I took a training class where school staff learned to protect students from an armed attacker. What these teachers did was extraordinary. As you would expect, school staff take their students safety very seriously. The teachers want to protect “their kids”. They worked hard to put their bodies between a bullet and someone else’s...

Buckeye Firearms Association PAC endorses Keith Faber for Auditor of State

3:00pm Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Buckeye Firearms Association PAC endorses Keith Faber for Auditor of State in the 2018 general election. As Senate President, Keith Faber ended the long line of promising Senate Presidents who over promised and under-delivered for law-abiding gun owners. He shepherded through significant gains that have led to improved reciprocity for all license holders and deleting of obsolete code to better...

Three People Murdered After Gun Control Fails in Cincinnati ... Again

by Rob Morse
7:00am Wednesday, September 19, 2018
A madman walked into the Fifth Third Bank in Cincinnati and started killing people. The murderer shot five people. Three of them died of their injuries. When seconds counted, armed police officers responded in minutes. The attack was over in minutes, but it started years ago. Follow along with me and see if you can pick out the subtle clues. The murderer had a long history of mental health...

Buckeye Firearms Association PAC endorses Dave Yost for Ohio Attorney General

3:00pm Tuesday, September 18, 2018
COLUMBUS – The Buckeye Firearms Association PAC today announced its endorsement Dave Yost for Ohio attorney general. The organization cited Yost’s staunch support of Second Amendment rights and his background as a prosecutor as reasons for its unflinching support. “This is a critical race for gun owners and anyone who supports the rule of law, or the rights of citizens against tyrannical...

Who Says We Should Arm School Staff to Protect Our Children?

by Rob Morse
7:00am Monday, September 17, 2018
Solid facts are rare in the ocean of opinion about arming teachers. Allowing armed defenders in school is a polarized issue with plenty of passion. The legacy news media feeds us lots of emotion but they have relatively little data and analysis. I asked the best sources I could find if school staff should be armed to protect our students. Their answer was clear. I spoke to the brain trust at...

Cordray seeks to ban all Second Amendment rights for military-aged adults

by Chad D. Baus
7:00am Friday, September 14, 2018
In advance of their first scheduled debate on September 19, gubernatorial candidates Mike DeWine (R) and Richard Cordray (D) have been asked by one of the debate partners, the Dayton Daily News , to weigh in on various issues. On September 13, the focus was on "guns and school safety." From the article : Q: Since the Las Vegas, Parkland and other shootings, Ohio and other states have opened the...

Using the .22 for Self Defense

by Greg Ellifritz
7:00am Thursday, September 13, 2018
Since my handgun stopping power study was published in American Handgunner Magazine , I’ve received several questions from readers about my data. I expected to be castigated by all the big bullet aficionados for reporting honest data about the “mouse gun” calibers. That wasn’t what I received. All the email that I got was from .22 advocates telling me that I misinterpreted my data and that the ...

The Fifth Third Bank murders and the fallacy of "no-guns" policies

by Chad D. Baus
7:00am Wednesday, September 12, 2018
On Friday, September 7, for as-yet unknown reasons , a man entered Fifth Third Bank's corporate headquarters on Cincinnati's Fountain Square and began firing a 9mm handgun. Three people lost their lives, and two more were injured. The company's "no-guns" policy, enforced not only at its headquarters but also at all of its branches, did not stop the attack. The company's security turnstiles did...

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