Buckeye Reporter

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.

Volunteers on the BFA PAC Endorsement Committee have reviewed candidate survey responses, legislative voting records, and other relevant information to assign grades and select certain candidates for endorsement. Personal meetings with key candidates were also conducted to evaluate their commitment to protecting Second Amendment rights.

The focus of the grades and endorsements is solely on gun rights. While voters may consider other issues when casting their votes, the Buckeye Firearms Association emphasizes that it is a one-issue, nonpartisan organization dedicated to providing accurate information regarding Second Amendment policies.

These grades and endorsements apply exclusively to the 2024 General Election and do not extend to future elections.

Important dates related to the election include:

- September 20: Military & overseas absentee voting begins

- October 7: Deadline to register to vote

- October 8: Early in-person and absentee voting begins

- November 5: Election Day

Additional resources provided by BFA PAC include voter registration details, polling locations, sample ballots, Ohio district maps, and links to the Secretary of State's website.

In a statement about this election cycle, BFA PAC emphasized its significance due to increasing efforts by gun control advocates at both federal and state levels. The organization highlighted attempts such as pushing for outright gun bans, expanding the Supreme Court for favorable rulings, pressuring credit card companies to track gun sales, and making it harder for firearm businesses to secure loans and insurance.

At the state level, anti-gun forces aim to reverse recent legislative victories like permitless carry laws and statewide preemption while reinstating measures such as the duty-to-retreat doctrine.

Buckeye Firearms Association underscored its role in transforming Ohio into a leading state for gun rights but cautioned against complacency. The group urged continued vigilance in defending these gains both legislatively and electorally.

Voters are encouraged to register immediately if they haven't already done so. They are also advised to use BFA PAC's grades and endorsements when selecting candidates who will uphold Second Amendment rights. Sharing this information with friends and family is recommended to ensure widespread support for endorsed candidates.

The association will continue disseminating election-related information through its website, weekly newsletter, and podcast until November 5. Members of Buckeye Firearms Association are invited to support grassroots efforts aimed at defending Second Amendment rights.