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Legislation Introduced to Protect American Gunsmiths From Reckless State Department “Guidance”

3:00pm Tuesday, October 11, 2016

On Wednesday, [September 28] House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) and Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) introduced the Export Control Reform Act of 2016. The bill was prompted by the State Department’s recent move to redefine thousands of ordinary gunsmiths as “firearm manufacturers” subject to its oversight and liable for annual fees of $2,250, as well as mandatory recordkeeping and other...

How to shoot through a concealed-carry purse

by Michelle Cerino

7:00am Tuesday, October 11, 2016

(Photo: Beth Ann Baus) Should you carry your gun in your purse and quite possibly shoot through your purse? I found the following quotes from quick, online research regarding this topic: “The first thing a thief is going to grab is a woman’s purse.” “Drawing from a purse takes longer than drawing from a holster on your belt.” “If she shoots through her purse she will only get 1 shot off before...

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Eddie Eagle and The Wing Team Go Digital

3:00pm Monday, October 10, 2016

As you might be aware, the Eddie Eagle GunSafe® Program has had some changes. With a shift toward the digital age, the majority of Eddie Eagle printed materials are no longer available, however, our program materials can now be downloaded on our website, www.EddieEagle.com . This is where the Eddie Eagle staff needs your help! The Eddie Eagle Program has always relied heavily on its national...

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Polls show Rob Portman leaving gun rights turncoat Ted Strickland in the dust

by Chad D. Baus

7:00am Monday, October 10, 2016

The voting still needs to be done (and early/absentee voting begins Wednesday, Oct. 12!), but the latest opinion polls show U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) with an increasingly wide lead over his challenger, former Governor Ted Strickland (D). The polls, which once showed Strickland with as much as a ten point lead and a huge advantage in name recognition across the state, now show Portman with...

Last Chance to Make the Second Amendment a Part of the Next Debate!

3:00pm Friday, October 07, 2016

Have you ever wanted to personally address the candidates during a presidential debate? Find yourself yelling questions at the moderators through your TV? Don’t worry – you’re not alone. But now, you can actually do something about it. On Sunday, October 9th at 9 p.m. eastern, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump will once again face off as they make their cases to the American public and the...

BFA PAC Announces NEW Gun Voter App

7:00am Friday, October 07, 2016

Now Ohio Voters can create a gun voter guide customized for the ballot in their district with the new mobile app at OhioGunVote.com . OhioGunVote.com will allow Ohio's gun owners to see grades and endorsements from both Buckeye Firearms Association PAC and the NRA-PVF on their smartphone, tablet or desktop computer. This easy-to-use application eliminates the need for voters to know their exact...

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Distracting Questions

by Greg Ellifritz

3:00pm Thursday, October 06, 2016

In order for a criminal to get close enough to commit his crime, he has to appear non-threatening. If he appears dangerous, his “prey” are likely to spot him earlier and either run away or call for help. Hence, the criminal will close the distance, often using the pretense of asking a question to appear less threatening. The same questions seem to get asked over and over again. Criminals use them...