Buckeye Firearms Assoc. endorsees dominate House majority leadership in 129th General Assembly

Buckeye Firearms Association endorsees have been elected by Republicans and Democrats to a majority of leadership positions in their respective caucuses for the 129th General Assembly.

House Republicans have picked "A" -rated former BFA endorsee Rep. William Batchelder (R-Medina) as speaker for the 129th General Assembly.

Other "A" -rated former endorsees in leadership include Rep. Lou Blessing, speaker pro tem, Rep. Matt Huffman, majority floor leader; Rep. Barbara Sears, assistant majority floor leader; Rep. John Adams, majority whip. "B" -rated former endorsee Rep. Cheryl Grossman will serve as assistant majority whip.

Also selecting leadership this week for the 2011-2012 legislative cycle were Senate Democrats. Caucus members selected former Buckeye Firearms Association endorsee Sen. Capri Cafaro to continue her roll as Senate minority leader; "D" -rated Senators Shirley Smith and Edna Brown were selected to as assistant minority leader and minority whip; and former Buckeye Firearms Association endorsee Sen. Jason Wilson will again serve as assistant minority whip.

Gun owners are encouraged to contact these legislators, congratulate them on their appointments, and express your hope that pro-gun legislation will take center stage in the 129th General Assembly.