Ohio Politics

Mandel may seek GOP nomination for U.S. Senate, challenge anti-gun Sen. Sherrod Brown

by Chad D. Baus Ohio Treasurer of State Josh Mandel (R), who has earned the endorsement of Buckeye Firearms Association in several previous campaigns, is reportedly leaning toward a run for the U.S. Senate in 2012, and may make an announcement this spring. From The Columbus Dispatch : Mandel has been urged by Republican leaders to challenge incumbent Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown as other...

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...

Restaurant & Car Carry Rules Fix legislation (HB45) passes House committee

[Editor's Note: This article was updated throughout the afternoon of March 15 as new information became available.] A bill that would make critical improvements to Ohio's concealed carry laws has passed out of the House Committee on State Government and Elections. The committee, which is chaired by BFA "A" -rated Rep. Bob Mecklenborg, passed HB45 with a 12-10 mostly party line vote (the only...

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...

Attorney General announces Fourth Quarter 2010 CHL statistics; Ohio Concealed Carry numbers continue to climb

by Jim Irvine Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine (R) has released the concealed handgun license (CHL) statistics for the fourth quarter of 2010 and the year-end report, Ohio Concealed Handguns Law - 2010 Annual Report . There were 10,675 concealed handgun licenses (CHL's) issued for the period of October through December 2010, essentially the same as the fourth quarters in 2008 and 2009. 2008 was...

Legislators note opponents to HB45 (Restaurant & Car Carry Rules Fix) offer same tired claims, but no evidence to back them up

by Chad D. Baus On Tuesday, February 22, the House Committee on State Government and Elections, which is chaired by BFA "A" -rated Rep. Bob Mecklenborg, held a third hearing on HB45 , sponsored by Representatives Danny Bubp (R-West Union) and Terry Johnson (R-McDermott). From the Gongwer News Service: Statewide groups representing police chiefs, prosecutors and bar owners raised objections...

House & Senate committees hear testimony in favor of pro-gun legislation

by Chad D. Baus Two bills that would modify restaurant and car carry rules for Ohio concealed handgun license-holders, and a bill that seeks to align Ohio law with federal statutes regarding the restoration of rights to Ohio firearms purchasers, received hearings on Tuesday in the General Assembly. The House Committee on State Government and Elections, chaired by BFA "A" -rated Rep. Bob...

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