Gun Rights Groups

Congressional Fly-In Brings Industry and Lawmakers Together

NEWTOWN, Conn. -- The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) -- the trade association for the firearms and ammunition industry -- hosted its annual Congressional "Fly-In" for executives from industry companies this week. The nearly 40-member delegation heard from Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Rep. Don Young (R-At Large-AK), Martin Heinrich (D-1-NM) and Rep. Mike Ross (D-4-Ark.), a co-chair of the...

Take Action to Stop Pending Gun Ban

(Washington, DC) The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is seeking public comment on their recent "study" on the importability of certain shotguns. It is critical that rights supporters express their objections to this "study" and its pending implementation in no uncertain terms. A strong showing of opposition can help to stiffen the spines of members of Congress and a...

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...

Buckeye State's anti-gun puppetmaster pulls strings in debate at The City Club of Cleveland

by Chad D. Baus Early last month, Ohioans For Concealed Carry's Jeff Garvas and Ohio Coalition Against Gun Violence's Toby Hoover were invited by The City Club Of Cleveland to debate on the issue of speak about each side of the issue of gun control and the Second Amendment. According to their website, The City Club's Friday Forums are radio broadcast to listeners in more than 40 states. The...

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,...

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...

NSSF: Report Shatters Myth of Mexico’s Gun Supply

A new report calls "The 90 Percent Myth," which refers to the number of illegal guns in Mexico coming from the United States, "more political rhetoric than empirical fact." We couldn't agree more. NSSF has been trying to stamp out "The 90 Percent Myth" ever since ATF misstated the number in testimony at a congressional hearing in 2009. A prompt clarification issued by ATF couldn't put the...

The passing of Aaron Zelman: A Tribute To A True Patriot

by Chris Chumita The gun rights movement lost one of its fiercest defenders with the passing of Aaron Zelman on December 21st, 2010. Zelman was the Executive Director of Jews For The Preservation Of Firearms Ownership (JPFO). Zelman was well known for his no-compromise stance when it came to the Second Amendment. He boldly practiced what he preached and helped to expose the abuses of government...

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