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ATF director laments congressional, Americans' distrust to upend 2A
ATF Director Steven Dettelbach expressed his concerns about the ongoing distrust towards the ATF and the federal government in relation to firearms legislation. Dettelbach highlighted the challenges faced in addressing gun violence, stating, “we’ve had a very serious gun crime problem,” and noting the need for effective solutions.Regarding the false narrative that firearms are the leading cause of death among children, Dettelbach acknowledged the misinformation, stating, “The leading cause of death of children in the United States is firearms violence, right,” but this...
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Colorado Politics Put School Children at Risk
Colorado legislators are currently considering a controversial proposal that has sparked concerns about the safety of school children in the state. The issue of arming school staff for protection has come to the forefront, with some lawmakers pushing to outlaw armed volunteers in schools. According to a recent article, the program of trained volunteer defenders in Colorado schools has been highly successful in deterring mass murderers, with no accidents or attacks reported.The proposed ban on armed school staff has raised questions and criticisms from various quarters. As...
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Shane Wilkin Discusses His Campaign and Biden's Assault on Gun Rights
In a recent episode of the Keep and Bear Radio podcast, Shane Wilkin, endorsed by the Buckeye Firearms Association PAC with an A+ grade in the 2nd U.S. House District, shared insights into his campaign and his stance on crucial gun rights issues.During the podcast, Shane expressed his dedication to passing Constitutional Carry and outlined his strategies for countering the Biden administration's assault on gun rights. He raised concerns about the administration's use of the ATF to advance their agenda and highlighted the challenge posed by rogue prosecutors who fail to...
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Democrat Introduces Bill Banning Nearly ALL Semi-Auto Firearms in Ohio
State Rep. Willis Blackshear Jr. (D-Dayton) recently introduced a bill in Ohio that, despite initial appearances, would effectively ban nearly all semi-automatic firearms in the state. The bill, known as House Bill 433, aims to prohibit carrying what it terms as "mass casualty weapons," defined as semi-automatic firearms capable of firing more than thirty-one cartridges without reloading.In a press release from Rep. Blackshear's office, the bill's objective is clearly stated as a ban on these types of firearms. The bill language explicitly states, "No person shall...
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Ohio's first militia law mandated arms for men aged 16-50
On July 25, 1788, the first Ohio law to establish and regulate a militia was published in Marietta. It mandated all men between 16 and 50 perform military duty. They were required to arm themselves with a musket and bayonet, a cartridge box, powder horn, one pound of powder, and four pounds of lead. They also were ordered to drill every Sunday.