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Background checks up 12% on firearm sales in August

12:05am Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Background checks on the sale of firearms were up 12.3 percent in August, according to data released by the FBI's National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). A total of 1,074,757 checks were reported for the month, up from 956,872 in August 2008. FBI background checks are required under federal law for all individuals purchasing either newly manufactured or used firearms from...

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They were for it before they were against it: Cleveland Plain Dealer editors call for repeal of statewide preemption

by Chad D. Baus

12:10am Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Newspaper once editorialized in favor of preempting local gun laws Last week, upon the occasion of the injury of two Columbus officers by a marijuana-growing suspect who fired on them with a semi-automatic AK-47 rifle, gun ban extremists quickly ran out to dance in the officers' blood . These groups, including the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, the Freedom States Alliance, and the Ohio...

Training workshop for new Ohio Hunter Education Instructors to be held at Wildlife District Three in Akron

12:05am Tuesday, September 15, 2009

AKRON, OH – Northeast Ohio sportsmen and women who are interested in becoming Hunter Education Instructors are encouraged to register for an upcoming training workshop in Akron according to the Ohio Division of Wildlife. The workshop will take place on Saturday, October 31st and Sunday, November 1st, 2009. Attendance is required on both dates to become certified. The workshop will be held at the...

Is Mayor Bloomberg adding mayors to his gun control front group without permission?

12:10am Monday, September 14, 2009

By Chad D. Baus With each passing day since Walton Hills, OH Mayor Marlene Anielski notified Buckeye Firearms Association of her decision to resign from New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's gun control front group , Mayors Against Illegal Guns (MAIG), it appears the ripple that began with her resignation has the potential to grow into a tsunami. Last week, Madiera Beach, FL Mayor Patricia...

Debate on “Regulatory Czar” Ended By U.S. Senate

12:05am Monday, September 14, 2009

Vote Held Despite Senator's Attempt to Put Hold on Nomination On Wednesday, September 9 the U.S. Senate voted to end debate on the nomination of one of the most outspoken animal rights, anti-hunting, and anti- Second Amendment individuals to a high government position. By a 63-35 vote, cloture was invoked and debate stopped on the nomination of Cass Sunstein to serve as the head of the Office of...

Brady's Helmke in Columbus to award gun control politicians; Takes opportunity to dance in the blood of officers injured Monday

12:10am Friday, September 11, 2009

By Chad D. Baus When blood is running the streets, there always seems to be a group of gun ban extremists ready to dance in it. This time, they are dancing in the blood of two Ohio law enforcement officers. On Monday, two Columbus officers were injured when a marijuana-growing suspect fired on them with a semi-automatic AK-47 rifle. Just two days later, Brady Campaign Against Gun Violence...

Ohio Division of Wildlife kicks off new season of Wild Ohio TV

12:05am Friday, September 11, 2009

Upcoming episode to feature Buckeye Firearms Association Region Leader Buckeye Firearms Region Leader and outdoor writer Larry Moore will be appearing in early September with segments on handgun hunting for deer with Todd Haines, Division of Wildlife District 5 Manager. The segments, which are part of "The Basics of Hunting", are scheduled to run approximately Sept 12, depending on the local...

Another Mayor notifies Buckeye Firearms Assoc. of decision to resign from Mayor Bloomberg's gun control front group

12:10am Thursday, September 10, 2009

By Chad D. Baus Last month, Buckeye Firearms Association broke the news that Village of Walton Hills, OH Mayor Marlene Anielski had submitted to New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg her resignation from the gun control front group known as Mayors Against Illegal Guns (MAIG). The news of Anielski's decision spread far and wide , and Anielski gave some high-profile interviews to further explain...