Flawed Study from the Prestigious Lancet Exposes Broader Problems in Anti-gun Research

3:00pm Monday, March 21, 2016
The anti-gun press couldn’t contain their excitement. A new study published in the UK’s prestigious The Lancet medical journal purported to show that certain gun control measures could lead to incredible reductions in the firearm mortality rate. CNN blared, “Study: 3 federal laws could reduce gun deaths by more than 90%,” the L.A. Times touted, “Aiming to drive down gun deaths? Put these three...

Headline: "Columbine survivor, now a lawmaker, pushes to legalize guns in schools"

by Chad D. Baus
7:00am Monday, March 21, 2016
USA Today reported recently that Colorado State Rep. Patrick Neville, a survivor of the Columbine High School shooting, has introduced a bill that would allow guns in Colorado schools. According to the article, Neville was a student at Columbine on April 20, 1999, when two peers opened fire, killing 13 people. From the article : “The only thing that is going to stop murderers intent on doing harm...

Second Amendment as Second-Class Right? A Dismal Warning

3:00pm Friday, March 18, 2016
A case involving the scope of firearm prohibitions prompted Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to break his more than decade-long silent streak on the bench. Justice Thomas last asked a question in February 2006, but he made headlines on February 29 by asking a question during oral argument in the case of Voisine v. United States. Unfortunately, commentators seized on the fact that he spoke at...

Headline: Bank suddenly closes gun dealer’s accounts

by Chad D. Baus
7:00am Friday, March 18, 2016
The Post of Medina, OH recently reported that a local firearms dealer and auctioneer was surprised to find his bank accounts with FirstMerit to be closed recently. From the article : Citing “risky business practices,” FirstMerit Bank ceased its relationship with Russ Farnsworth, of Montville Township, solely because he sold guns for hunting and sport online, he said. Farnsworth said he received a...

Have you registered for our annual Fun Shoot on Saturday, June 11? It's ONLY $5 to shoot ALL DAY!

3:00pm Thursday, March 17, 2016
Register Now! You read that right. Every year, our Foundation sponsors an all-day Fun Shoot to say "Thank You" for your generous support throughout the year. We rent out the range at Dillon Sportsman Center and invite YOU to spend the day with us. No politics. Just fun, food, and friends. And all we ask is that you donate $5 per person to cover a portion of the cost for range rental, clays, and...

Obama SCOTUS nominee has ‘very liberal view of gun rights’

by Chad D. Baus
7:00am Thursday, March 17, 2016
Amidst the excitement from many about the opportunity to elect the first black President in 2008, and amidst many gun owners' decision to sit out the 2012 election due to the sketchy record of Mitt Romney on guns, there were loud warnings from groups like Buckeye Firearms Association and the National Rifle Association that an Obama presidency could mean the end of the Second Amendment. Those...

Ohio CHL-holder detains home-invasion suspects for police

by Chad D. Baus
3:00pm Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Details are still sparse, but WBNS (Columbus CBS) is reporting that a Cosochton County CHL-holder who arrived home and interrupted a home invasion in progress was able to detain two of the four suspects for police. From the article : According to the Coshocton County Sheriff’s Office, a 911 call was placed about a home invasion last Friday on County Road 23. While officers were on their way, the...

Buckeye Firearms Association PAC endorsees and A-rated candidates perform well in primary

by Chad D. Baus
7:00am Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Buckeye Firearms Association PAC endorsees had a strong performance in Tuesday's primary. On the Republican side, BFA PAC endorsed in six contested Ohio Senate races, and endorsees won five. BFA PAC endorsed in 12 Ohio House races and endorsees won nine. In races where BFA PAC graded but did not endorse, A or Aq-rated candidates won in 2 contested Senate contests, and 5 contested House races. On...

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