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Truck drivers sue to restore right to bear arms across state lines

by Dean Weingarten

6:00am Wednesday, January 15, 2025

On Jan. 7, two interstate commercial truck drivers filed a complaint in the Federal District Court for the District of Minnesota. The lawsuit contends Minnesota and, in particular, the commissioner for the Department of Public Safety, is infringing on the exercise of their Second Amendment rights by not recognizing their right to bear arms across state lines.

Fifth Circuit court reverses conviction over gun owner's marijuana use

6:00am Tuesday, January 14, 2025

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit — which encompasses Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas — on Jan. 6 reversed the conviction of a man under a federal law that prohibits firearm possession by one who is “an unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance{.]”

Sign-ups underway for CMP’s 2025 Junior Rifle Camps

by Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer

6:00am Monday, January 13, 2025

Registration is now open for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) 2025 Junior Rifle Camps. These popular three-position camps are excellent tools in developing youth athlete strengths within the physical and mental aspects of the sport while refining trouble areas that may need more attention.

Ohio 2025 muzzleloader deer season results are in

6:00am Friday, January 10, 2025

Hunters checked 13,476 white-tailed deer Jan. 4 to 7 during Ohio’s muzzleloader hunting season. The top 10 counties were ...

Governor signs 3 BFA-backed bills to provide civil immunity and prohibit firearms liability insurance, sales tracking, registries

6:00am Thursday, January 09, 2025

Gov. DeWine has signed Senate Bill 58, which prohibits requiring firearm liability insurance or being required to pay a fee for the possession of a firearm, part of a firearm, its components, its ammunition, or a knife. Senate Bill 148, which was amended into SB 58, prohibits financial institutions from tracking firearms purchases and prohibits governments from maintaining a registry of firearms...

NC congressman introduces Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act

by Joe D. "Buck" Ruth

8:47pm Wednesday, January 08, 2025

U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson (R-North Carolina) on Jan. 8 led more than 120 colleagues by introducing the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act (H.R. 38). H.R. 38 would allow people with state-issued concealed carry licenses or permits to conceal a handgun in any other state.

Watch local government, candidates in this hyperlocal election year

by Joe D. "Buck" Ruth

6:00am Wednesday, January 08, 2025

As 2025 gets underway, it will be easy to focus on the national and global stories of the day, especially as Donald Trump returns to the Oval Office. But it's imperative that you also keep an eye on candidates for local councils, school boards, and trustees, as well as current local governments.

2025 Annual Butler County Friends of Youth Shooting Sports Banquet slated March 7

6:00am Tuesday, January 07, 2025

It's that time of year again for the annual Friends of Butler County Youth Shooting Sports Banquet, sponsored by the American Freedom Liberty Foundation. And YOU are invited!

PODCAST: The Shadow Campaign Against Guns in America

6:00am Monday, January 06, 2025

The Keep and Bear Radio podcast is hosted on Podbean and is also available on Apple , 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 123: Many gun owners are concerned about anti-gun laws and regulations. But there's another threat that quietly plays out in schools, grocery...

SAF special report: Terror of a wrongful ATF raid on Black family's home

by Lee Williams

6:00am Friday, January 03, 2025

Mark “Choppa” Manley is a gun owner, a gun collector, and a Second Amendment advocate who has more than 70 legally owned firearms stored in a gun safe at his Baltimore home. So imagine his family's surprise to see ATF agents raiding their home one morning.