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Ohio Department of Health stay-at-home order exempts guns & ammo retailers

by Chad D. Baus

7:38pm Sunday, March 22, 2020

A stay-at-home order issued by the Ohio Department of Health specifically exempts retailers and suppliers that sell firearms and ammunition from the long list of businesses that have been ordered to close. Director's Order that All Persons Stay at Home Unless Engaged in Essential Work or Activity I, Amy Acton, MD, MPH, Director of the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), pursuant to the authority...

UPDATE: Fix Coming for Expiring Ohio Concealed Handgun Licenses During Health Crisis

6:00pm Friday, March 20, 2020

Yesterday, we alerted you to a widespread problem resulting from the coronavirus shutdowns across the state of Ohio. See our alert here . Some Ohio Sheriff offices are canceling appointments for Concealed Handgun Licenses (CHLs), temporarily suspending applications and renewals, or limiting hours for license processing. This is a top priority issue that Buckeye Firearms Association (BFA) has...

NSSF, Retailers Emphasize Gun Safety as Sales Rise and Families Stay Home

3:00pm Friday, March 20, 2020

NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®) and its partners urge gun owners to keep firearm safety a top priority and are making safety resources widely available as gun and ammunition sales increase, especially among first-time firearm purchasers. “During this stressful time and with children spending more time at home, the firearm industry reminds gun owners that...

Report: As the coronavirus pandemic grows, gun sales are surging in many states

by Chad D. Baus

7:00am Friday, March 20, 2020

The Los Angeles Times is reporting an increase in sales of firearms nationwide, especially in areas that are experiencing the surge of coronavirus cases first. From the article : Gun sales are surging in many U.S. states, especially in those hit hardest by the coronavirus — California, New York and Washington. But there’s also been an uptick in less-affected areas, with some first-time gun buyers...

Coronavirus: Some Ohio Sheriffs suspending Concealed Handgun License applications and renewals

7:00am Thursday, March 19, 2020

Buckeye Firearms Association has learned that due to health concerns about coronavirus, some Ohio Sheriff offices are canceling appointments for Concealed Handgun Licenses (CHLs), temporarily suspending applications and renewals, or limiting hours for license processing. The situation varies from county to county. This appears to be a temporary measure to protect the health of both law...

Deadline for joining 4-H shooting sports clubs extended to April 17

3:00pm Wednesday, March 18, 2020

4-H Shooting Sports Clubs are local youth clubs in most Ohio counties open to youth ages 9-18 who have an interest in learning safe and responsible firearms and archery shooting. Club members learn about shooting sports by taking a "project" which may include rifle, pistol, shotgun, archery, muzzle loading, crossbow, hunting/wildlife, and living history. Each of these projects involves...

National Alert: Champaign Illinois First Locality to Cite “Emergency Powers” to Ban Gun Transfers

7:00am Wednesday, March 18, 2020

As uncertainty about the COVID-19 outbreak continues to swirl, it is clear that anti-gun extremists and elected officials will use fear of the unknown to advance their agenda to undermine our firearms freedom. Not surprisingly, it didn’t take them long to try and quietly pass and implement gun control schemes while Americans are focused on ensuring the health, safety and welfare of themselves and...

Ohio Second Amendment & Shooting Sports Events Postponements & Cancellations

3:00pm Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Ohio Shooting Sports postponements & cancellations include: March 19-22 - CMP National JROTC Championship, Camp Perry, OH March 20 - Sportsmen’s Alliance Spring Fling, Columbus, OH March 21-22 - Ohio Gun Shows, Tallmadge, OH, gun show March 20-22 - Ohio Outdoor Life/Field & Stream Expo March 24 - Sportsmen’s Alliance Candidates Reception, Columbus, OH March 26-28 - CMP 3-P Regional Airgun...