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ACTION: Urge Gov. DeWine to Sign Permitless Carry Bill

On Wednesday, March 2, 2022, the Ohio House voted 58-36 to pass Senate Bill 215, sponsored by Sen. Terry Johnson. If signed into law, this bill makes it legal in Ohio to carry a concealed handgun with or without a license. About an hour later, the Senate concurred with a vote of 24-9. This means the bill moves to the governor's desk! So now what happens? After passage through the House and Senate...

Biden Lies to Push Assault on Second Amendment

It has become axiomatic that, when we write about Joe Biden commenting on guns, we will be reporting that he has uttered something patently false. In fact, there are usually several things that he gets completely wrong, and often the things he gets wrong are things he repeatedly gets wrong. And it’s not just us, or others in the pro-gun community, who are calling out the president for being wrong...

PODCAST: The Invasion of Ukraine, Armed Citizens, and the True Meaning of the Second Amendment

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 55: What we're witnessing in Ukraine is a brutal, real-time demonstration of why gun ownership should be regarded as a basic human right...

Testimony on police shooting of Ohio CHL-holder Casey Goodson reveals new details

The Columbus Dispatch is reporting on details from a court hearing which shed new light on the shooting of Ohio CHL-holder Casey Goodson by a Franklin County Sheriff's deputy over one year ago. At the time of the shooting, Peter Tobin, the U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of Ohio who was later forced to apologize for having spoken too soon in deeming the deputy' actions to be "justified,"...

U.S. Air Force ordered to pay $230 million in damages after Texas church shooting

In the wake of every multiple-victim public shooting, anti-Second Amendment extremists run to the nearest microphone to blame America's "lax" gun laws for the loss of life. On the other hand, Second Amendment advocates point out that the reason many of these attackers had access to firearms it is the lack of enforcement of existing gun control laws. A federal judge in Texas has now sided with...

Ohio Attorney General's 2021 Concealed Carry Report shows record renewals

On March, 1, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued Ohio’s Law on Concealed Handguns annual report showing that 202,920 concealed carry licenses were issued in Ohio in 2021. This number marked a 20% jump over the number issued in 2020, and was made up of 94,298 new licenses and 108,622 renewals. From coverage by the Cleveland Plain Dealer : The number of new conceal-carry licenses issued in 2021...

BREAKING: Permitless Carry Bill Headed to Governor's Desk

On Wednesday, March 2, 2022, the Ohio House voted 58-36 to pass Senate Bill 215 , sponsored by Sen. Terry Johnson. About an hour later, the Senate concurred with a vote of 24-9. This means the bill now moves to the Governor's desk! The bill seeks to make a concealed handgun license optional in Ohio. It also clarifies how and when a person must notify law enforcement about carrying a firearm, so...

ALERT: House to Vote on Constitutional Carry

Senate Bill 215 for Constitutional Carry has passed out of committee and is now headed to the House floor for a vote. If it clears the House, it would then go back to the Senate floor for a Concurrence vote, then on to the Governor for his signature. Contact your Representative NOW and urge them to vote in support of this bill. Ohio and 33 other states already allow open carry without a license...

New 2022 Edition of Traveler's Guide Now Available

The new edition of the Traveler's Guide to the Firearm Laws of the Fifty States has arrived and we're now accepting orders. Updated for 2022, this essential guide provides a one-page summary of the gun laws of each state, with a special emphasis on the laws most relevant for those who travel and carry. This 68-page book features: Summary of vital gun laws State-by-state traveler checklist...

BREAKING: SB 215 for Constitutional Carry Passes Out of Committee

On Tuesday, March 1, 2022, the Ohio House Government Oversight Committee voted 8-5 to pass Senate Bill 215 on Constitutional Carry. The bill now moves to the House floor for a vote. If it clears the House, it would then go back to the Senate floor for Concurrence, then on to the Governor for his signature. We are at a historic moment in Ohio legislative history. This is the closest we've ever...

Ukraine Crisis Underscores Importance of Second Amendment

BELLEVUE, WA – The overnight invasion of Ukraine by Russian troops underscores the importance of the Second Amendment to the defense of freedom in the United States, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms said today. “While we’ve seen reports that the Ukraine Parliament (Verkhovna Rada) has voted to ease restrictions allowing civilians to carry arms outside their homes,” said...

SB 215 (Constitutional Carry) to receive fourth House committee hearing, possible vote

Representative Shane Wilkin (R-Hillsboro), who chairs the House Government Oversight Committee, has announced a fourth hearing for SB 215 (Constitutional Carry), sponsored by Sen. Terry Johnson. The Chair has indicated amendments may be considered before a possible vote. The hearing will be held on Tuesday, March 1 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 122 at the Statehouse, 1 Capitol Square, Columbus, OH 43215...

PODCAST: Traveler’s Guide to the Firearm Laws of the Fifty States

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 54: GPS makes it easy to navigate a family trip, but navigating the patchwork of state gun laws can be difficult. Which states allow...

New Data: “Buybacks” Futile and Foolish Waste of Tax Dollars

In the run-up to the 2020 election, most of the Democratic candidates were united in pushing for a national “gun buyback” program. Sen. Bernie Sanders tweeted, “The federal government must ban assault weapons and implement a buyback program to get assault weapons off the streets.” Candidate and now Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned on a promise to impose a “mandatory gun buyback program,”...

Ohio Capitol Journal asks age-old question of Mike DeWine: "Will the politician keep his promise?"

“How do you know a politician is lying? Because their mouth is moving." "What do you get if you ask a politician to tell 'the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth'? 3 different answers." "The vaccine's trial should be done on politicians first. If they survive the vaccine is safe, if they don't the country is safe." "What's the difference between a politician and a flying pig? The...

CMP Announces Camp Perry Rifle Matches Scheduled for 2022 Season

Registration is now open for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) series of Garand, Springfield, Vintage and Modern Military (GSMM) rifle matches – set at Ohio’s historic Camp Perry National Guard Training Facility in 2022. These matches will be held at Camp Perry’s Petrarca Range using CMP’s innovative electronic target system. Utilizing these KTS (Kongsberg Target System) targets means...

2022-23 Deer Hunting Proposals Presented to Ohio Wildlife Council

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Wildlife Council received proposals for the 2022-23 white-tailed deer hunting season on Wednesday, Feb. 9 from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. If approved, deer hunting bag limits will increase in 18 counties in September 2022. The 2022-23 deer hunting dates are similar to last season. As in years past, only one antlered deer may be...

Don't Believe Beto

The clown prince of American politics is back in the headlines. During a campaign stop in Tyler, Texas, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Robert Francis “Beto” O’Rourke shared his new position on firearms. According to the noted gun confiscation proponent, he’s no longer hell bent on grabbing guns. The failed presidential candidate told those gathered, “I’m not interested in taking anything from...

PODCAST: No, Remington Didn’t Settle and Alec Baldwin’s Gun Didn’t Just Go Off

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 53: The media is falsely reporting that Remington agreed to a $73 million legal settlement, even though the company doesn't exist...

Bulletproof your mind with Col. Dave Grossman - Saturday, April 23, 2022

We are pleased to announce that Lt. Col. Dave Grossman will once again present his Bulletproof Mind seminar here in central Ohio. When Saturday, April 23, 2022 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Where Cherry Valley Hotel & Event Center 2299 Cherry Valley Rd SE Newark, OH 43055-9393 WARNING: This intense, all-day class deals bluntly and graphically with real-world violence and lethal self-defense. We recommend...

BFA Testifies in Support of House Bill 455 to Protect Carry License Holders

When it comes to firearms, the law should only criminalize behavior that puts others in danger. It should not seek to punish otherwise honest, law-abiding people for making innocent mistakes. This is the logic behind House Bill 455 , sponsored by Rep. Reggie Stoltzfus, to help people avoid charges for accidentally carrying a firearm in a prohibited place. Specifically, the bill would provide an...

Four BFA-Supported Bills Advance in House Committee

On Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, the Ohio House Government Oversight Committee heard testimony on four BFA-supported bills. The committee heard opponent and interested party testimony on Senate Bill 215 , sponsored by Sen. Terry Johnson, for Constitutional Carry. This was the bill's third hearing in this committee. This bill continues to advance rapidly and may be scheduled for a committee vote soon,...

Buyer Beware: Lessons from Online Gun Buying

I’d been looking for a certain shotgun for waterfowling for some time. Circumstances never seemed to line up to make it happen. Finally, I found the gun, the price and the geographic convenience that brought it all together. I contacted the seller and we arranged to meet so I could look over the merchandise. But in my mind, I was convinced this was the gun. We met and I immediately succumbed to...

Ohio House Votes to Pass HB 325 to Limit Emergency Power in Emergencies

On Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, the Ohio House voted 62 - 35 to pass House Bill 32 5 . The bill now heads to the Senate for hearings. HB 325, sponsored by Rep. Scott Wiggam, along with companion bill SB 185 sponsored by Sen. Tim Schaffer, would prevent state and local governments from infringing on Second Amendment rights during declared emergencies. Crafted by BFA, along with our partners NRA and...

Ohio’s Final 2021-22 Deer Harvest Report

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio’s 2021-22 deer hunting season concluded Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, with 196,988 deer checked, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Ohio’s average harvest compiled from the past three seasons is 184,746 deer. The final totals represent all deer harvested during archery, gun, muzzleloader, and youth hunting seasons that began on Sept...

A Lost Art Leads to the Demolition of Wild Turkey

Turkey populations have been dropping significantly. The disappearance of a trade may be the perpetrator. Spring in West Virginia means one thing to hunters- Spring Gobbler season. You see hunters buying new camo to go out in, buying decoys, and practicing their shrill calls to attract a wild bird. But what if there are no turkeys to respond in the first place? At the beginning of the 20th...

What is the Best Gun for Me?

It is a question every firearms instructor gets asked, often many times. Students look to their instructors as having considerable expertise and want their advice on what they should use for personal protection, concealed carry, home defense, etc. They are looking for a simple answer, but unfortunately the question requires a lot more information. What is “best” for you may be entirely different...

2022 Annual Butler County Friends of Youth Shooting Sports Banquet

The American Freedom Liberty Foundation has announced their annual Butler County Friends of Youth Shooting Sports Banquet. Enjoy an evening with fellow patriots plus a savory dinner, cash bar, fun games, table of guns, silent and live auction, wall of guns, and special gun drawings. There will be many opportunities to win firearms at this event! Purchase your tickets prior to February 27 for a...

PODCAST: Constitutional Carry Update - How Close is Ohio to Passing Permitless Carry?

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 52: To date, 21 states have Constitutional Carry, allowing citizens to carry firearms concealed without a license. And now Ohio is...

Senate Bill 293 Introduced to Protect Gun Owners from Insurance Mandates

Senators Theresa Gavarone and Terry Johnson have introduced a bill to prevent gun owners from being charged with fees or forced to buy liability insurance as a precondition for gun ownership. Recently, San Jose, CA, passed the first U.S. law requiring all gun owners to purchase liability insurance and pay an annual fee. Touted as a measure to reduce violence, it is actually a thinly-veiled attack...

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