BFA News

USSA Hosts Annual Legislative Reception

by Larry S. Moore Ohio sportsmen and women flocked to Columbus to attend the USSA legislative reception. The sportsmen were anxious to hear what the legislative leaders might say regarding Ohio's budget and the impact on the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Issues on their minds included the budget, drilling on ODNR Park lands, proposed concealed carry legislation and the Asian carp...

2010 BFA endorsee Debe Terhar elected as president of the State Board of Education

The Gongwer News Service is reporting that Debe Terhar, a 2010 Buckeye Firearms Association endorsee, has been elected as president of the state board of education. From the article: The 10-9 selection of Ms. Terhar, who was elected to the panel in November, ousted previously elected Mr. Hovis, who in his eighth year on the board is the most senior member. ...The vote was conducted by the board's...

Buckeye Firearms Association endorses Mark Noble for Columbus City Council

Buckeye Firearms Association (BFA) is pleased to announce our endorsement of Mark Noble for Columbus City Council in the May 3rd, 2011 primary election. Mark Noble has been involved with and actively advocated the Second Amendment in past runs for office. He is a life member of the Gun Owners of America (as a candidate, achieving their highest rating) and both he and his wife Loretta are NRA...

Restoration of Rights bill scheduled for third hearing in House; Buckeye Firearms Association to offer testimony

The House Committee on Criminal Justice, which is chaired by BFA "B*" -rated Rep. Lynn Slaby, will hear proponent/ opponent and interested party testimony on HB54 , sponsored by Representatives Ron Maag (R-Lebanon) and Jarrod Martin (R-Beavercreek) on Wednesday, March 16 at 9:00 a.m. in Statehouse Room 114. This is the bill's third hearing in the House. Buckeye Firearms Association Legislative...

Firearms Coalition endorses Linda Walker for NRA Board of Directors

by Jeff Knox Each year 25 of the 75 regular director seats comes up for election to 3-year terms along with the 76th director, who voters attending the Annual Meeting select for a one-year term. There is little chance of any injection of new blood in this year's election. The candidate list is a bit larger than usual, but it includes 26 incumbent directors, including the current 76th director,...

BFA Legislative Chair Ken Hanson offers proponent testimony on HB45; Amendments circulated but no votes today

by Chad D. Baus & Jim Irvine Buckeye Firearms Association's Legislative Chair Ken Hanson offered testimony today in support of Restaurant & Car Carry Rules Fix legislation before the House Committee on State Government and Elections. His testimony follows:

Please join Buckeye Firearms Association for a Candidates Reception March 15

For the sixth year in a row, Buckeye Firearms Association has teamed up with the U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance, as well as several other conservation & firearms-related groups, to host a candidate's forum. The event will take place in Columbus on March 15th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and we hope you will make plans to attend! Several Buckeye Firearms Association leaders and volunteers will be...

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