Knife Rights' Ohio Knife Law Reform Bill Introduced

President's Note: Long time friend Senator Joe Uecker (R) has introduced SB 140. This is a concept we have long supported and are excited about this legislation. Knives are commonly carried every day by law-abiding people, including many people with a Concealed Handgun License (CHL). We commend Knife Rights for their diligent work with legislators and interested parties. The following is a press...

President Trump Withdraws U.S. from United Nations Arms Trade Treaty

During his speech to the 2019 NRA-ILA Leadership Forum, President Trump announced that he would “unsign” the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) effectively withdrawing the United States from the treaty. Officially signed onto by the United States in 2013 by former Secretary of State John Kerry, the ATT represented the most dangerous step yet taken by international gun ban advocates. By...

NSSF Commends Congress’ Passage of ‘Range Bill’

NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the firearms industry trade association, commends Congress’s passage of the Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act (H.R. 1222). The bipartisan legislation, sponsored by U.S. Reps. Ron Kind (D-Wis.), Rob Bishop (R-Utah) and Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.) was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. Companion...

2019 is a good time for some great training

As an airline pilot, I am required to complete several hours of training every quarter. I also travel to a training center for 3-4 days of in-person training every nine months. Training consists of a review of the basics and information we are familiar with, lessons learned from incidents our airline and others have experienced, and skill building to make us better pilots. It is part of how as an...

California synagogue attack reveals impotence of gun control laws; Proves on-site armed response saves lives

Whenever a madman uses a gun to attempt mass murder, gun ban extremists say the following: we need universal background checks! we need to limit magazine capacity! we need to ban "assault" weapons! we need a red flag extreme risk protection order law! This, the extremists say, is the only way to stop these kinds of things from happening. On the other hand, these extremists insist that our...

Current law is BETTER than any "red flag" law when utilized properly

I am hopeful that this review of the Ohio Revised Code, and the laws already in place to deal with violence and mental health concerns, effectively counters all the needless calls for “Red Flag” laws. As can be seen below, provisions already exist within current Ohio Laws that are more effective than proposed Red Flag Laws while, at the same time, preserving an individual’s rights under both the...

DeWine comments on synagogue attack raise concern among gun owners

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S NOTE: Governor DeWine's comments Monday (yesterday) about the San Diego synagogue attack generated a strong response from gun owners in Ohio. BFA leaders immediately began talking to administration officials to seek clarification. We have been assured that there is NO current red flag bill drafted and we have been helping the governor explore options for safety and due...

HB 178 (Constitutional Carry, Concealed Weapons License & Remove Duty to Notify) scheduled for second hearing

Representative John Becker (R-Union Twp, Clermont Co.), who chairs the House Federalism Committee, has announced a second hearing for House Bill 178 (Constitutional Carry, Concealed Weapons License & Remove Duty to Notify) on Wednesday, May 1 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 121. The committee will consider proponent testimony. HB 178, introduced last month by Reps. Ron Hood (R-Ashville) and Tom Brinkman...

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