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Buckeye Firearms Association's Joe Eaton discusses restaurant carry legislation on Cincinnati's 700WLW

On April 15, Buckeye Firearms Association Region Leader Joe Eaton was invited to discuss passage of SB17 by an overwhelming, veto-proof margin in the Senate with 700WLW's The Big Show host Bill Cunningham. Eaton did a superb job of explaining what the legislation will and won't do for concealed handgun license-holders in restaurants that serve alcohol, and also addressed the disappointing delay...

Buckeye Firearms Association's Jim Irvine on The Sound of Ideas

Buckeye Firearms Association Chairman Jim Irvine was a studio guest on WCPN's The Sound of Ideas on Thursday, April 21 at 9:00 AM Eastern. Jim discussed SB17 (Restaurant & Car Carry Rules Fix) with a panel of guests that will also include: Toby Hoover, Executive Director, Ohio Coalition Against Gun Violence Mayor Michael Coleman (D), Columbus State Sen. Tim Schaffer (R-31) Every weekday at 9:...

The Pen is Mightier Than The Gun

by Ken Hanson BFA's Gerard Valentino recently published an excellent article on the 100th birthday of the 1911. Enjoying this article, while at the same time wishing BFA's Linda Walker better luck running for the NRA Board of Directors than I had, reminded me of the 2008 NRA convention in Louisville. This was a special time for me, as the NRA was giving me recognition for my legal work at this...

Ohio Supreme Court confirms that Cleveland's elected officials are morons

By Ken Hanson, Esq. In a 5-2 decision, the Ohio Supreme Court has recently affirmed that Cleveland's elected officials, at least those not under indictment and awaiting trial on multiple felony charges, are jackasses. The case arose as the result of Cleveland's arguments in favor of the authority of municipalities to regulate firearms. Writing for the five justice majority, Justice Stratton wrote...

USSA Hosts Annual Legislative Reception

by Larry S. Moore Ohio sportsmen and women flocked to Columbus to attend the USSA legislative reception. The sportsmen were anxious to hear what the legislative leaders might say regarding Ohio's budget and the impact on the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Issues on their minds included the budget, drilling on ODNR Park lands, proposed concealed carry legislation and the Asian carp...

2010 BFA endorsee Debe Terhar elected as president of the State Board of Education

The Gongwer News Service is reporting that Debe Terhar, a 2010 Buckeye Firearms Association endorsee, has been elected as president of the state board of education. From the article: The 10-9 selection of Ms. Terhar, who was elected to the panel in November, ousted previously elected Mr. Hovis, who in his eighth year on the board is the most senior member. ...The vote was conducted by the board's...

Buckeye Firearms Association endorses Mark Noble for Columbus City Council

Buckeye Firearms Association (BFA) is pleased to announce our endorsement of Mark Noble for Columbus City Council in the May 3rd, 2011 primary election. Mark Noble has been involved with and actively advocated the Second Amendment in past runs for office. He is a life member of the Gun Owners of America (as a candidate, achieving their highest rating) and both he and his wife Loretta are NRA...

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