Buckeye Firearms Association
Recent News About Buckeye Firearms Association
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Buckeye Firearms Association hosts training for worship center security
A recent training session titled "Protecting Houses of Worship" brought together church leaders, safety volunteers, and community members to focus on improving security in religious spaces.
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Ohio lawmakers propose allowing some officials concealed carry access inside government buildings
A bill introduced in the Ohio House of Representatives seeks to allow certain state officials, judges, and magistrates to carry concealed handguns within government facilities.
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Buckeye Firearms Association offers church security training in Mayfield Heights
A new training class focused on security for houses of worship will take place on November 1, 2025, at Cornerstone Community Church in Mayfield Heights, Ohio.
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Florida court rules state open carry ban unconstitutional; only five states maintain general bans
On September 10, 2025, Florida’s First District Court of Appeal issued a unanimous decision declaring the state’s ban on the open carry of firearms in public unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.
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Armed citizen responses gain attention beyond United States as other countries reconsider firearm policies
Stories of armed citizens defending themselves and others are often associated with the United States, where the Second Amendment protects this right.
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Armed mother fatally shoots intruder during Joliet home invasion
A parolee with a history of burglary convictions was shot and killed during a home invasion in Joliet, Illinois, on August 18.
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Second Amendment Foundation appeals federal gun ban for medical marijuana users
The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) has filed its opening brief with the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, challenging the federal prohibition on gun ownership for individuals who use medical marijuana.
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Buckeye Firearms Association calls on Sylvania prosecutors to drop charges against veteran gun owner
Buckeye Firearms Association (BFA) has called for the Sylvania Prosecutor’s Office in Ohio to drop charges against Vontae Garrett, a U.S. Army veteran and former special-deputy sheriff.
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Analysis questions claims linking 'red state' politics with higher murder rates
California Governor Gavin Newsom recently criticized President Donald Trump’s approach to crime, particularly the deployment of federal law enforcement agents to cities led by Democrats.
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State sales tax holidays provide millions in savings for firearm buyers
States across the country are implementing Second Amendment sales tax holidays, providing significant savings for buyers of firearms, ammunition, and related equipment.
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Seattle sues Glock over handgun conversions amid national debate on liability
Seattle has filed a lawsuit against Glock Inc. and three local gun retailers, alleging that the company’s handguns can be easily converted into illegal machine guns using devices known as "Glock switches."
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NRA-ILA offers virtual training session for activist leaders in Ohio
A virtual informational session on the NRA-ILA FrontLines Activist Leader (FAL) program is scheduled for Wednesday, September 17, from 7 to 8 p.m. The event will be led by David Conte, Ohio's Grassroots field coordinator.
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Buckeye Firearms Association hosts church security training session in Middletown
On August 30, 2025, church security team members from various states, including Texas, participated in a training session in Middletown, Ohio.
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Opinion piece questions effectiveness of current responses to mass violence
A recent opinion piece by Rob Morse examines common responses to mass violence, particularly in the context of a recent attack on a church in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Ohio’s fall hunting seasons set; updates include new access programs
Ohio’s hunting season for 2025-26 is set to begin on September 1, with several game species opening early in the month.
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Debate continues over constitutional carry as North Carolina weighs veto override
Since President Trump returned to office, supporters of gun rights have described the current period as a "golden age" for the Second Amendment.
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Second Amendment Foundation urges Supreme Court review of short-barreled rifle regulations
The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and several partner organizations have submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court, urging it to review the case of David Robinson Jr. v. United States of America.
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Supreme Court urged to review short-barreled rifle restrictions amid debate over Second Amendment
The ongoing legal battle over short-barreled rifles (SBRs) has drawn attention to how federal courts interpret Second Amendment rights in light of Supreme Court precedents.
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North Carolina House prepares for critical vote on constitutional carry bill
North Carolina lawmakers are preparing for a key vote that could determine whether the state joins 29 others in allowing permitless concealed carry of firearms, known as constitutional carry.
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Former ATF executive joins Everytown for Gun Safety amid criticism from ex-colleague
Marianna Mitchem, who previously served as associate assistant director of field operations (industry operations) at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), has joined Everytown for Gun Safety.