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BuckeyeFirearms.org: Top Ten News Items of 2013

On average, we publish two articles a day and 10 to 12 articles a week. Over the years, we have published well over 9,000 articles, covering elections, legislation, and all manner of events and information of interest to Second Amendment supporters. As content editor for BuckeyeFirearms.org, it's always interesting to look back over the year to see which articles captured the most interest. So...

Miles of Guns: A bright spot in the US economy

by Jeff Knox It has been suggested that Barack Obama is the greatest firearm salesman in history, and with good reason. Gun sales have boomed under Obama’s watch. Gun companies have reported record sales, and, contrary to the claims of the anti-rights crowd, surveys indicate that the growth isn't just due to existing gun owners building bigger collections, but to many new, first-time gun buyers...

Noise Suppressors: Advocates say they reduce hearing loss and increase accuracy

by Chad D. Baus The Dayton Daily News is reporting on the fact that noise suppressors are one of the fastest-growing segments of the firearms market, and that registrations in Ohio skyrocketed last year, according to federal data and industry experts. From the article : Ohio saw the second largest increase in suppressor registrations in the nation, and experts said interest in the devices could...

Defending Children: Teachers should explore options for effective resistance with the tools available

by Jeff Knox As the new year dawns, just over a year after the atrocity at Sandy Hook, it's time to look at what's been done since that horror to add to the protection and defense of our children. First, it’s important to recognize the fact that mass murder attacks on school children are extremely uncommon, and the odds of your or my children, grandchildren, nieces, or nephews being directly...

Extreme gun makeover with Cerakote by EAC Concepts

by Clint Lake Many moons ago, I gifted my brother with a blued, used, cop Sig Sauer P229. It had heavy holster wear on the slide and frame but was practically brand new on the inside. It quickly became his carry pistol, and he loved it so much he gave it a name, which I think my mom is going to use for her next cat. But I digress. For his combo Xmas/Birthday (no I'm not a skinflint, but both fall...

Training vs. Experience

by Greg Ellifritz Many of my students are serious practitioners of the art of self-protection. They've graduated from numerous shooting schools and hold black belts in various martial arts systems. Although they generally enjoy the training process in general, their ultimate goal is to become better fighters. They are hoping that the skills they obtain through frequent training will promote a...

Guide to Concealed Carry Holsters and Accessories

by Greg Ellifritz There are many different options for carrying your handgun in a concealed manner. Body type, firearm, holster type, and mission all mandate different styles of carry. It ultimately comes down to personal preferences, but here are a few hints and guidelines to help you make your decision. If you are new to carrying concealed firearms, this resource will help you make some...

Gun Control Hurts People

by Jeff Knox We often hear gun control advocates say something like, "If it saves just one life, isn't it worth it?" Well of course it is – if it doesn't cost many more in the process. The reality is that gun control costs lives, while guns save lives. That's why cops carry them. Let's do a little reality check: 1. Crime – including violent crime, and "gun crime" – is not going up, it has been...

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