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July 4 attack in Illinois: Gun control laws fail to uphold supporters' promises

by Chad D. Baus

7:00am Monday, July 11, 2022

We hear it every time another mentally-ill person commits mass murder: If we want to stop these kinds of things, we need a red flag law. If we want to stop these kinds of things, we need to limit people under 21 from obtaining firearms. If we want to stop these kinds of things, we need to require firearms licensing. If we want to stop these kinds of things, we need universal background checks...

Situational Awareness for Concealed Carry

by Greg Ellifritz

7:00am Friday, July 08, 2022

Now that most states have a process allowing citizens to legally carry concealed handguns, many of you may be carrying a firearm more frequently, or just starting to carry for the first time. A common mistake I see with a great number of my students is an obsessive focus on acquiring and carrying the “right” firearm and associated gear at the expense of neglecting more vital aspects of self...

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Your Tactical Training Scenario…Position of Disadvantage

by Greg Ellifritz

7:00am Thursday, July 07, 2022

You are walking home from the grocery store and carrying several bags of food. Two men are walking behind you and yell out to you: “Hey Johnny!” You turn and tell them your name isn’t “Johnny” and that they have mistaken you for someone else. They apologize and you continue walking home. Within seconds, you are hit from behind and knocked to the ground. Your attacker stabs you in the armpit...

BFA Opposes Bill That Would Gut Funding For Shooting Ranges and Sportsmen

7:00am Wednesday, July 06, 2022

H.R.8167 , sponsored by Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-GA), would repeal an 85-year old law that funds countless programs in Ohio, and across America, for gun owners and sportsmen. "This bill would scrap one of the most successful programs in American history," said Dean Rieck, Executive Director of Buckeye Firearms Association. "It has produced billions of dollars for shooting ranges, firearms and hunter...

Firearm Industry Surpasses $15 Billion in Pittman-Robertson Excise Tax Contributions for Conservation

7:00am Tuesday, July 05, 2022

NEWTOWN, Conn. — NSSF®, the firearm industry trade association, marked a milestone achievement when firearm and ammunition manufacturers topped $15 billion in contributions to the Wildlife Restoration Trust Fund since its inception in 1937. “This is an achievement for which all in the firearm and ammunition industry are proud,” said Joe Bartozzi, NSSF’s President and CEO. “This historic milestone...

PODCAST: Rep. Shane Wilkin on Passing Permitless Carry and His Senate Campaign

3:00pm Monday, July 04, 2022

The Keep and Bear Radio podcast is hosted on Podbean and is also available on Apple , Google , Spotify , iHeartRadio and many other platforms. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear every episode. How to Listen to Podcasts on Your Mobile Phone *** Episode 69: If you ask the average person how a bill gets passed, they'll probably say it's all about the public hearings. But really, it's more...

Independence Day 2022

by Rick Jones

7:00am Monday, July 04, 2022

Editor's Note: We've been posting this article each Independence Day since 2007. This year it takes on an even more special meaning, as we mark the passing away of its author, our long-time friend Rick Jones . With the upcoming holiday, let's look at what it might mean to some people…a day off with pay, just a day off, family, friends, cookouts, reunions or just a day to lounge and watch the...

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Public Welcome to Witness CMP’s Traditional National Matches First Shot Ceremony in July

7:00am Friday, July 01, 2022

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to announce the 2022 First Shot Ceremony, set to take place Tuesday, July 12, at the Camp Perry National Guard Training Facility near Port Clinton, Ohio. The First Shot Ceremony serves as a welcoming event for guests, participants, volunteers and staff eager to start the 2022 National Matches – an event that has assembled marksmen and women at...