Buckeye Firearms Association
Recent News About Buckeye Firearms Association
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BFA PAC announces grades for Nov. 5 general election
The Buckeye Firearms Association Political Action Committee (BFA PAC) has announced its grades and endorsements for the upcoming General Election on November 5, 2024. The organization aims to guide voters in electing pro-Second Amendment candidates.
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Reflections on freedom: Celebrating Independence Day 2024
With Independence Day upon us, the day can mean various things to different people: a paid day off, time with family and friends, cookouts, reunions, or simply watching fireworks. For some, it is also a time to reflect on the Constitution, the founding fathers, the Bill of Rights, and the military personnel who protect our freedom.
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Ohio AG announces funding for new fingerprint scanners across state courts
A grant program designed to enhance the accuracy and completeness of Ohio’s criminal-records repository will fund 77 new devices that courts across the state will use to capture defendants’ fingerprints for submission to the database, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced on July 2.
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Criticisms arise over effectiveness of red flag laws and universal background checks
On July 2, 2024, Joe D. "Buck" Ruth discussed the complexities surrounding red flag laws and universal background checks in an article. He critiqued the policies promoted by anti-gun advocates, particularly those governing violence-prone cities.
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Supreme Court overturns Chevron doctrine affecting future firearm regulations
On June 28, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and overturned Chevron U.S.A. Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.
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Ohio appeals court blocks Cincinnati's gun laws under state preemption rule
An appeals court panel ruled on June 26 that Ohio's preemption laws on gun control are valid and that Cincinnati officials cannot disregard them. The three-judge panel in the Court of Appeals First Appellate District of Ohio overturned Hamilton County Common Pleas Judge Jennifer Branch's September ruling, thereby maintaining the preemption law.
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NRA responds to Supreme Court ruling on United States v. Rahimi
In United States v. Rahimi, the U.S. Supreme Court on June 21 upheld the federal prohibition on firearms possession by individuals subject to domestic violence restraining orders.
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Surgeon General declares gun violence a public health crisis amid political scrutiny
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy’s recent declaration that “gun violence” constitutes a “public health crisis” has sparked significant controversy, with some critics alleging it is a politically motivated move in an election year.
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Recreational pot sales may impact gun ownership due to federal laws
Ohio voters last fall approved state Issue 2 to legalize the sale and use of recreational marijuana for adults ages 21 and older, and several media outlets have reported in recent days that those sales are soon to begin. The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control has received hundreds of applications and has issued dozens of provisional licenses.
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Biden uses conflicting crime data sources based on audience
Joe Biden's stance on violent crime rates has varied, depending on his audience. He employs two different data sources to present contrasting messages.
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SCOTUS ruling on bump stocks highlights judicial interpretations
It is not surprising to see modern media outlets display their biases. The New York Times recently published a headline, "Supreme Court Ruling on Bump Stocks Could Open Door to More Lethal Weapons," while Bloomberg commented with "Supreme Court's Bump Stock Ruling Reflects Its MAGA Agenda." Notably, the bump stock ban was enacted during President Donald J. Trump's administration.
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Chicagoans arm themselves amid rising crime as Tribune editorial board voices concern
Earlier this month, Chicago experienced a weekend where at least 71 people were shot, resulting in nine fatalities. This followed another weekend just two weeks prior, where 44 individuals were shot, with eight succumbing to their injuries.
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NRA files amicus brief challenging California's billy club ban
The National Rifle Association (NRA) filed an amicus brief with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on June 14, supporting a challenge to California’s prohibition on the possession of billy clubs.
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Buckeye Firearms Association responds positively to Supreme Court's bump stock ruling
In a 6-3 ruling on Friday, June 14, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a ban on so-called "bump stocks," finding that the Justice Department exceeded its authority by reclassifying the device as a "machine gun."
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Biden calls for stricter gun control following son's conviction
On June 14, 2024, President Joe Biden delivered a speech demanding more gun control just hours after his son, Hunter Biden, was convicted on three counts of falsifying the background check form (ATF Form 4473) when purchasing a handgun. Speaking at Everytown for Gun Safety’s “Gun Sense University” in Washington, D.C., Biden reiterated his stance on gun control and made statements that have sparked controversy.
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Texas homeowner stops armed intruder with 'Hail Satan' knife
A homeowner in Taylor, Texas, successfully defended his residence from an armed intruder on a Monday night in late May. The suspect, identified as 23-year-old Austin Sumpter of Thrall, was carrying a large knife inscribed with “Hail Satan” when he allegedly broke into the home.
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Biden faces pressure over veteran gun rights amid new appropriations bill
In March, an appropriations rider corrected a longstanding practice by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) of reporting beneficiaries to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) as “mental defectives” prohibited from having guns, merely because they had been determined to need financial oversight. President Biden signed that provision into law, causing discontent among his anti-gun supporters who launched a campaign leveraging stereotypes about the beneficiaries and misrepresented the law. Consequently, the VA stopped its reporting, prompting demands...
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Podcast explores link between gun ownership and crime rates
The Keep and Bear Radio podcast, available on Podbean, Apple, Google, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and other platforms, recently released Episode 115. The episode addresses the contentious issue of whether an increase in gun ownership correlates with higher crime rates.
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Surge in first-time gun ownership equals Florida’s population since 2020 election
Gun control activists argue that increased gun ownership leads to more violence, asserting that firearms contribute to crime. However, recent data suggests a significant shift in public sentiment since the 2020 election, with over 22.3 million Americans becoming first-time gun owners—equivalent to the population of Florida.
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Supreme Court declines immediate review of Maryland assault weapons ban
On May 20, the Supreme Court of the United States denied certiorari in Bianchi v. Brown, a challenge to Maryland’s ban on so-called “assault weapons.” This denial has raised concerns among gun owners that the Supreme Court is allowing a broad ban on firearms to stand in Maryland. These concerns have been amplified by news coverage that mischaracterizes the denial as a decision on the merits of the case. Headlines such as "High court shoots down challenge to Maryland assault weapons ban" from Courthouse News have contributed to this misunderstanding.