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July sees .02% increase in firearms sales checks over same month last year; 38th straight month over month increase

4:00pm Tuesday, August 06, 2013

The July 2013 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figure of 855,259 is an increase of 0.2 percent over the NSSF-adjusted NICS figure of 853,355 in July 2012. For comparison, the unadjusted July 2013 NICS figure of 1,271,571 reflects a 1.4 percent decrease from the unadjusted NICS figure of 1,289,585 in July 2012. This marks the 38th straight month that NSSF-...

Headline: Black Legislative Caucus Circulates Petition To Stop Stand Your Ground Bill

8:00am Tuesday, August 06, 2013

by Chad D. Baus Despite nationally publicized proof that blacks benefit from Florida 'Stand Your Ground' law at disproportionate rate , Columbus' WBNS (CBS Columbus) is reporting that the Legislative Black Caucus is circulating petitions to keep a Stand Your Ground law from being adopted here in Ohio. From the report : "I think it's absolutely dangerous to have to elevate it to Stand Your Ground...

Review: Pistol Basics with Dave Spaulding

4:00pm Monday, August 05, 2013

by Gary Evens It was just a couple of years ago that I ran across a series of firearms training videos sponsored by Ruger Firearms that featured Dave Spaulding. I found the videos very informative and I really liked the way Dave explained things. I thought that I'd like to take a course from this guy if the opportunity ever presented itself — not that I thought it would ever happen. Then just a...

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To the Editor: Coleman’s plan would not stem gun violence

4:00pm Saturday, August 03, 2013

The following letter to the editor of the Columbus Dispatch was published on Sunday, August 25: In his recent interview with WBNS-TV (Channel 10), Mayor Michael B. Coleman illustrated what is wrong with his position on gun control when he lamented seeing "an AK-47 being used in our city against police." Fully automatic AK-47 machine guns are heavily regulated by the federal government, requiring...

George Zimmerman thanks Buckeye Firearms Foundation

1:37pm Saturday, August 03, 2013

In a letter dated July 29, 2013, Mark O'Mara conveys the sincere thanks of George Zimmerman for the donations raised by Buckeye Firearms foundation on his behalf. Click on the letter to see a full-sized image. Here's the text of the letter: July 2, 2013 Ken Hanson, Esquire Buckeye Firearms Foundation 15 West Winter Street Delaware, Ohio 43015 Re: Donations Dear Mr. Hanson: This is to acknowledge...

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Introducing the All-New 'Where To Shoot' for iOS and Android; Find Ranges Near You

4:00pm Friday, August 02, 2013

NEWTOWN, Conn. -- Looking for a place to shoot? There's a new-and-improved app for that. The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®) has released an all-new Where To Shoot mobile app -- available for iPhone, iPad and Android devices -- that locates shooting ranges near you. Available for free in the Apple App Store and Google Play, Where To Shoot puts North America's most comprehensive...

Columbus 10TV's Jim Heath exposes personal bias in report on Zimmerman Second Amendment Fund

8:00am Friday, August 02, 2013

by Chad D. Baus Buckeye Firearms Association and our non-profit, educational Foundation are successful because our supporters trust us to use their financial contributions to fight for gun rights, and to fight to protect gun owners. That trust allowed us to become one of the most effective state-level gun rights organization in the country, and is held sacred by our entire leadership team...

Op-Ed: Focus is on the wrong law

4:00pm Thursday, August 01, 2013

by John Lott On Sunday, Mayor Michael Bloomberg knew what was responsible for Trayvon Martin's death: Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law. Or, as Bloomberg calls it: a "shoot-first" law. According to Bloomberg: "'shoot-first' laws like those in Florida can inspire dangerous vigilantism and protect those who act recklessly with guns. Such laws - drafted by gun-lobby extremists in Washington -...