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Tactical Handgun Choices for the Organic Lifestyle - What Would Al Gore Pack?

By Ken Hanson Today's progressive lifestyles often run into an unavoidable conflict with the tactical warrior mindset. Specifically, how does one balance one-shot stopping power with the desire to leave a carbon-neutral footprint? In an effort to aid the eco-warrior in making environmentally friendly choices in carry gun and ammunition choices, this article will examine defending yourself and...

Download the Pro-CCW Sign and send a message to bad guys!

Are you getting tired of seeing only "no gun" signs around Ohio? They do nothing but create victim zones and tell criminals, "Hey, come on in! Everyone here is totally helpless!" Really bright, huh? Well, now there's an alternative sign created by one of our volunteers. This pro-CCW sign tells criminals that maybe they should move on. And it informs anyone entering the building that it's a much...

D.C. v. Heller Day: A Terrifying, Glorious 30 Minutes

The Supreme Court has heard the case. Buckeye Firearms Association LIVE blog published during oral arguments located at end of the following commentary...along with links to the written transcript and to archived audio of the entire hearing... By Ken Hanson, Esq. The historic day is finally here. The United States Supreme Court will hear testimony today on what is being called "the Roe v. Wade of...

Buckeye Firearms Assoc. Legislative Chair Ken Hanson offers House testimony on 'Castle Doctrine'

Buckeye Firearms Association Legislative Chair Ken Hanson delivered testimony Thursday before the House Criminal Justice Committee in support of 'Castle Doctrine' legislation currently receiving consideration in both the House and Senate. Following is the complete testimony delivered on behalf of Buckeye Firearms Association on HB264/SB184 .

Mobility-impaired hunting opportunities improved with passage of Buckeye Firearms Assoc.-supported legislation

Buckeye Firearms Association is pleased to announce passage of Senate Bill 209, which will, among other things, create mobility-impaired access lanes on various public hunting lands of the Ohio Division of Wildlife. In late February, after accepting testimony from Buckeye Firearms Association's Bob Harsanje and Larry S. Moore, the House Finance & Appropriations Committee voted to amend HB473...

Ohio Primary Election Results - a good day for gun owners

The results are in, and it was a very encouraging night for Ohio gun owners in the races for which Buckeye Firearms Association made endorsements and recommendations. Overall, we are extremely pleased with the outcome of the primary contests we saw as important for Ohio gun owners. As usual there were several examples which proved just how crucial pro-gun Ohioans' involvement in their party...

Mobility-Impaired Disabled Hunter Access

By Larry S. Moore The upland game rabbit season has been pretty tough on me this year. My oldest female Beagle, Lucky, is 14 and has not been able to hunt. She is just too slow in her old age. My male, Hank, has encountered some heart issues so I am not running him very much. He is 10 and I was really hoping for a couple more years in the field with him. Both dogs jump at the gates and bark to go...

HB473: Aiding mobility-impaired hunters

Last week, Buckeye Firearms Association volunteer Bob Harsanje and Dave Graham, Chief of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Wildlife, offered proponent testimony before the Ohio House Finance & Appropriations Committee on House Bill 473. Proposed by State Rep. Peter Ujvagi (D - Toledo), at the urging of and guidance from Harsanje and fellow hunter, HB473 would, among...

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