Buckeye Firearms Association
Recent News About Buckeye Firearms Association
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Ohio General Assembly considers bills on firearm suppressor regulations
Two identical bills have been introduced in the Ohio General Assembly, focusing on changes to state laws regarding firearm suppressors and mufflers in relation to the National Firearms Act of 1934.
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Ohio's HB 108 seeks new pretrial procedure for self-defense claims
On June 4, 2025, the Buckeye Firearms Association (BFA) presented testimony to the Ohio House Judiciary Committee in favor of House Bill 108.
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Security training for houses of worship scheduled in Cleveland Heights
A new training class aimed at preparing security teams for potential active killing events is set to take place on July 20, 2025.
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Supreme Court declines to hear challenges to weapon and magazine bans
The United States Supreme Court has decided not to hear cases challenging Maryland's ban on "assault weapons" and Rhode Island's restriction on "large capacity" magazines.
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Firearm advocates urge Senate committees to restore SHORT Act
The Buckeye Firearms Association (BFA) has joined other Second Amendment advocates in urging the Senate budget and finance committees to restore the SHORT Act in the reconciliation bill.
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Firearm losses exceed 17k at U.S. dealers; Minnesota tops list
Data from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) reveals that over 17,200 firearms were reported lost or stolen from federally licensed firearms dealers in 2024.
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ATF announces reform initiatives aiming at transparency and partnership
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has announced a new direction for the agency, emphasizing transparency, accountability, and collaboration with the firearms industry.
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House passes bill removing suppressors from NFA; short-barreled guns remain regulated
In a significant legislative move, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R.1, referred to as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act."
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Ohio bill seeks to restore gun rights for nonviolent offenders
The Keep and Bear Radio podcast, available on Podbean, Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and other platforms, recently featured an episode with Rob Sexton.
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Federal firearm bans: A brief history
Laws restricting firearms in federal facilities are a relatively recent development in the United States.
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House passes bill removing suppressors from National Firearms Act
In a significant development on Thursday, May 22, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R.1, titled the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," which effectively removes suppressors from the National Firearms Act (NFA) of 1934.
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Justice Department settles lawsuit over forced reset trigger classification
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has settled lawsuits related to the classification of forced reset triggers (FRTs) as "machineguns."
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House committee advances bill to reduce suppressor tax
The House Committee on Ways & Means, chaired by Jason Smith from Missouri, has completed its markup of a reconciliation bill.
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Buckeye Firearms Association supports HB 5 for nonviolent offender gun rights restoration
On May 14, 2025, the Buckeye Firearms Association (BFA) testified before the Ohio House Judiciary Committee in support of House Bill 5.
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Study links poor dental health to increased gun violence risk
The Trace recently published an article exploring a potential link between gun violence and poor dental health.
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Supreme Court declines case challenging New York's response to Bruen ruling
If you haven’t yet read Arbalest Quarrel's analysis on the Supreme Court’s decision not to review Antonyuk v. James, it is recommended for understanding the significant implications of this choice.
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Oakland removes billboard ad amid controversy over gun ad regulations
A billboard in Oakland, California, advertising the Canik Mete MC9 pistol has been removed due to the city's firearm and ammunition advertising restrictions.
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Judicial conflicts echo in gun industry’s long-standing legal battles
Court observers are noting parallels between the current legal debates on immigration and longstanding issues faced by the firearm industry.
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New legislation targets popular firearms amid Second Amendment debate
On April 30, Senator Adam Schiff from California introduced the "Assault Weapons Ban of 2025."
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Congress seeks changes in VA policy affecting veterans' gun rights
A policy by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has come under scrutiny for revoking veterans' rights to own firearms without due process, prompting a bipartisan legislative effort.