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Everytown Ignoring Bloomberg’s Findings

7:00am Thursday, May 16, 2019

We regularly cover anti-gun organizations’ “research” efforts and analyze the claims they make. These claims usually cite a study that excluded important factors, picked a narrow timeframe, or misunderstood some relevant law that undermines the premise. We have to admit, we’re a little surprised by this one. Everytown published an infographic on February 1, 2019, titled “Gun Violence in America...

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Ohio House Approves Budget with Critical Investments in Conservation

7:00am Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Responding to a plea by sportsmen and a campaign led by the Sportsmen’s Alliance, the Ohio House of Representatives approved the state’s two-year budget (HB 166), with a major investment in conservation included. At the urging of a coalition of more than 40 sportsmen’s organizations, Gov. Mike DeWine introduced a proposed state budget which included significant improvements to help stave-off a...

Buckeye Firearms Foundation asked to be party in upcoming U.S. Supreme Court Case

by Dean Rieck

7:00am Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Buckeye Firearms Foundation has been asked to be a party in an amicus brief to be filed in the upcoming U.S. Supreme Court case of New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. City of New York (NYSRPA v. NYC). Amicus means "friend of the court." An amicus brief is a document that assists a court by offering information, expertise, or insight that has a bearing on the issues in a given case...

NSSF Applauds Firearms Interstate Commerce Reform Act Introduction

7:00am Monday, May 13, 2019

NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the firearms industry trade association, applauds U.S. House of Representatives Republican Whip Steve Scalise’s (R-La.) introduction of H.R. 2443, the Firearms Interstate Commerce Reform Act. The legislation would reduce the burden on law-abiding citizens, including active duty military and their accompanying spouses, to allow...

Yesterday’s Scandal, Today’s Mandate: Anti-gunner Embraces Operation Choke Point as Official Policy

7:00am Friday, May 10, 2019

On Tuesday, March 12, U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) unabashedly embraced the tactics behind one of the most shameful policies of the Obama era, openly using the guise of her federal authority to berate and not so subtly threaten a bank for lawfully serving businesses that don’t reflect her political views. While the media did their best to protect Barack Obama and his administration from any...

Juniors Encouraged to Participate in CMP’s National Matches

by Serena Juchnowski

7:00am Thursday, May 09, 2019

CAMP PERRY, PORT CLINTON, OH - Just the title of the “National Matches” can scare even the most seasoned shooters. For juniors (those younger than and through his/her 20th birthday), or those starting off in the shooting sports, attending the National Matches is something that some put off until they feel “ready” enough. In reality, the National Matches is a fantastic place to get started...

Democrat Congressman Wants to Tax and Register Squirrel Guns

7:00am Wednesday, May 08, 2019

By the standards of today’s anti-gun zealots, Rep. Ted Deutch (D-FL) seems at first glance to be aiming rather low with H.R. 1263, which seeks to add to the National Firearms Act any “semiautomatic rifle or shotgun that has the capacity to accept a detachable [magazine].” Oh, don’t get us wrong. No reasonable, freedom-loving person would try to impose such a preposterous, constitutionally-suspect...

HB 178 (Constitutional Carry, Concealed Weapons License & Remove Duty to Notify) scheduled for third hearing

7:00am Tuesday, May 07, 2019

Representative John Becker (R-Union Twp, Clermont Co.), who chairs the House Federalism Committee, has announced a third hearing for House Bill 178 (Constitutional Carry, Concealed Weapons License & Remove Duty to Notify) on Wednesday, May 8 at 9:00 a.m. [UPDATE: The chair has changed the time of the hearing to 10:00am] in Room 121. The committee will consider proponent testimony. The chair...