Reflections on 20+ Years of Effective Gun Rights Advocacy in Ohio

As we mark the signing of Senate Bill 215, an Act which will bring the ability for permitless carry to anyone who would qualify for an Ohio concealed handgun license (CHL), I have found myself reflecting on my more-than two decades of work as a Second Amendment advocate. After spending 1990-2001 in Indiana (a state that has ZERO training requirement to obtain a concealed handgun license) and...

Headline: California mass killing raises troubling questions

They say in order to stop the next mass killing we need red flag laws. They say we need waiting periods. They say we need background checks for every firearm transfer. They say we need to ban standard-capacity magazines. They say there needs to be mandatory training before purchasing a firearm. They say we should limit the purchase of handguns to one-per-month. They say we need background checks...

BFA's 2022 Firearm Events and Self-Defense Training Classes

We sponsor firearms training, fun shoots, self defense seminars, and pro gun fundraisers throughout the year. Sign up early, because our events sell out FAST! BFA MEMBERS can get discounts on most events. If you're not yet a member, click here to join now . Fun Events Buckeye Blast Fun Shoot Sunday, April 3, 2022 - 8:00AM - 5PM Shoot at iron and paper targets, experience the thrill of live fire...

TSA Finds Firearm in Anti-Gun California Lawmaker's Luggage

The Sacramento Bee reported recently that a California state assemblyman, who has been given an "F"-rating by the NRA-ILA for his strong support of gun control, attempted to carry a loaded firearm through a security checkpoint at the Sacramento International Airport. When anyone else makes this mistake, their gun is confiscated and they are charged with criminal penalties and up to $10,000 in...

Announcing the 2022 Spring Youth Shoot - May 14-15

Don't miss the 2022 Spring Youth Shoot. REGISTER TODAY When: Saturday and Sunday May 14-15, 2022 Where: Dillon Sportsman Center 5200 Pleasant Valley Road Nashport, OH 43830 Cost: Only $5 per Youth Adult Volunteers Free Weekend Camping Free Spring is here and it's time for our Youth Shoot! This is a great opportunity to get the kids outside in the fresh air and have some good, healthy fun...

CMP 2022 Smallbore Rifle Postal Competition Now Open

Back by popular demand after the enormous success of last year’s inaugural event, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has created a second round of Smallbore Rifle Postal Competition, running from February to May 2022. The event features Three-Position and Prone matches, fired from distances of 50 feet. The Smallbore Postal Competition is open to both adult and junior athletes. Cost to...

PODCAST: Answers to Common Questions about Ohio’s New Permitless Carry Law

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 57: Ohio has passed a new permitless carry law which goes into effect on Monday, June 13, 2022. It makes Ohio's concealed handgun...

Giffords gun control group releases scorecard documenting their irrelevance

In February, the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence (formerly Americans for Responsible Solutions) released their annual "Gun Law Scorecards", grading states on how closely a state agrees with the gun ban movement's agenda. "Giffords is a leader in the movement to end gun violence in America. ...Giffords Law Center works in all 50 states to change policies and challenge injustice. We won...

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