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Defending Children: Teachers should explore options for effective resistance with the tools available

7:00am Tuesday, January 14, 2014

by Jeff Knox As the new year dawns, just over a year after the atrocity at Sandy Hook, it's time to look at what's been done since that horror to add to the protection and defense of our children. First, it’s important to recognize the fact that mass murder attacks on school children are extremely uncommon, and the odds of your or my children, grandchildren, nieces, or nephews being directly...

Extreme gun makeover with Cerakote by EAC Concepts

3:00pm Monday, January 13, 2014

by Clint Lake Many moons ago, I gifted my brother with a blued, used, cop Sig Sauer P229. It had heavy holster wear on the slide and frame but was practically brand new on the inside. It quickly became his carry pistol, and he loved it so much he gave it a name, which I think my mom is going to use for her next cat. But I digress. For his combo Xmas/Birthday (no I'm not a skinflint, but both fall...

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2014: The Year Ahead

7:00am Monday, January 13, 2014

by Jim Irvine 2014 promises to be a very interesting year for gun owners. In April, Ohio will celebrate 10 years of concealed carry and this year's Buckeye Bash figures to be the biggest and best ever. But there will also be significant battles that may reshape the debate on firearms. Michael Bloomberg will end his time as Mayor of New York City, freeing him to spend more time on his insane quest...

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Training vs. Experience

3:00pm Friday, January 10, 2014

by Greg Ellifritz Many of my students are serious practitioners of the art of self-protection. They've graduated from numerous shooting schools and hold black belts in various martial arts systems. Although they generally enjoy the training process in general, their ultimate goal is to become better fighters. They are hoping that the skills they obtain through frequent training will promote a...

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To the Editor: Schools need armed protectors

7:00am Friday, January 10, 2014

Editor's Note: The following letter to the editor of the Columbus Dispatch was submitted by Buckeye Firearms Association's Jim Irvine and published on December 28, 2013 in response to a letter written by Ohio Coalition Against Gun Violence founder Toby Hoover, in which she attempted to dismiss the importance of Buckeye Firearms Association's survey which revealed that dozens of Ohio schools are...

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December 2013 firearms sales checks second-highest on record

3:00pm Thursday, January 09, 2014

The December 2013 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figure of 1,510,529 is a decrease of 32.5 percent compared to the NSSF-adjusted NICS figure of 2,237,731 in December 2012. Despite the decrease, December of 2013 is the second highest December for NICS background checks. For comparison, the unadjusted December 2013 NICS figure of 2,032,755 reflects a 26.8...

To the Editor: Guns are already being confiscated

7:00am Thursday, January 09, 2014

The following letter to the editor of the Toledo Blade was submitted by Chad Baus, Buckeye Firearms Association's Secretary and published on December 22, 2013. Information the newspaper edited out is included in [brackets.] In his column about the anniversary of the Sandy Hook massacre, Mr. Kushma states: "If you are a legal, responsible gun owner — and that puts you in the overwhelming majority...

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Guide to Concealed Carry Holsters and Accessories

3:00pm Wednesday, January 08, 2014

by Greg Ellifritz There are many different options for carrying your handgun in a concealed manner. Body type, firearm, holster type, and mission all mandate different styles of carry. It ultimately comes down to personal preferences, but here are a few hints and guidelines to help you make your decision. If you are new to carrying concealed firearms, this resource will help you make some...