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Canada has not only outlawed a growing list of firearms, they are ramping up a program to confiscate so-called "assault style weapons" from law-abiding citizens.
Wes Winkel, President of the Canadian Sporting Arms and Ammunition Association, joins the podcast to discuss how things got to this point, who's behind this Orwellian nightmare, and what Canadian gun owners are doing about it.
We've seen active killer incidents many times just like the recent one at a Minneapolis church. They all follow the same pattern, but community leaders just keep suggesting tired old solutions that don't work.
Rob Morse, author of the SlowFacts blog, joins the podcast to discuss mass murder, why we never seem to learn the right lessons, and steps ordinary citizens can take to prevent or stop these horrific killings.
The One Big Beautiful Bill has reduced the tax on suppressors and short barreled rifles from $200 to $0. But what about registration requirements? What does that mean for suppressor bills in Ohio? And what about claims that suppressors are used in crime?
Rob Sexton, BFA's Legislative Affairs Director, joins the podcast to discuss how recent changes to the National Firearms Act affect you.
Rob Sexton, BFA's Legislative Affairs Director, joins the podcast to discuss The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.
The Good: A bill in Ohio to restore Second Amendment rights to nonviolent offenders is on the move. The Bad: Democrats have introduced multiple bills to ban AR15s and Glocks. The Ugly: Anti-gun researchers try to blame poor dental hygiene on gun violence.
Mexico is suing American gun makers over cartel violence. A federal judge has ruled that machine gun bans are unconstitutional. A recent bill seeks to allow 18-year-olds to buy handguns. Plus, Ohio lawmakers have already introduced 8 firearm bills in the new year.
Rob Sexton, BFA's Legislative Affairs Director, joins the podcast to discuss recent court cases and legislation.
Many gun owners are concerned about anti-gun laws and regulations. But there's another threat that quietly plays out in schools, grocery stores, banks and other parts of our society where you wouldn't expect an attack on the Second Amendment.
Rob Sexton, BFA's Legislative Affairs Director, joins the podcast to discuss the shadow campaign against guns in America.
The 2024 election didn't result in apocalypse as some predicted, but it was long, frustrating, and brutal. And now that the dust has cleared, it's time to take a close look at what happened.
Rob Sexton, BFA's Legislative Affairs Director, joins the podcast to discuss 4 big surprises from the election and the 10 big takeaways for gun rights here in Ohio and at the federal level.
Kamala Harris promises massive gun control. The Ohio Senate race could determine the future of America. Three seats are up for grabs on the Ohio Supreme Court. And voters will decide on a contentious Issue 1 on Democratic gerrymandering.
Rob Sexton, BFA's Legislative Affairs Director, joins the podcast to discuss candidate endorsements and why this may be the most dramatic election of our lifetimes.
Buckeye Firearms Association PAC has endorsed Joe Deters, Megan Shanahan, and Daniel Hawkins for the Ohio Supreme Court. Voting for these pro-gun, pro-constitution candidates may be the best way to protect your gun rights at a time when activists seek to impose a raft of unconstitutional gun control laws.
Justice Joe Deters joins the podcast to discuss this 2024 election, the Second Amendment, and the importance of the Ohio Supreme Court.
If you thought Joe Biden was a threat to gun rights, hold on to your seat. Kamala Harris is worse, voicing support for gun confiscation, magazine bans, unconstitutional red flag laws, mandatory storage, and the belief that there is no individual right to gun ownership.
Lee Williams, Chief Editor of the Second Amendment Foundation's Investigative Journalism Project and Board Member of Florida Carry, gives us a peek at the radical gun control past of both Harris and her running mate, the not at all weird Tim Walz.
The 2024 election keeps getting scarier and scarier. Left-wing, out-of-state activists are pouring millions into a scheme to gerrymander elections in Ohio. President Biden gets kicked to the curb after supporters claimed he's smarter than Einstein and stronger than the Hulk. And the least popular Democrat candidate is suddenly running for President while supporting confiscation of firearms.
Rob Sexton, BFA's Legislative Affairs Director, shares his insights on what may be the weirdest election of our lifetimes.
Hollywood makes some great movies and TV shows. But they don't always get the details right, especially when it comes to guns. Bad guys fly backwards across the room when they're shot. Guns never seem to run out of ammo. And fingers are on triggers all the time.
Sean Maloney, firearms attorney and co-founder of Second Call Defense, sets the record straight to help people handle guns properly, avoid accidents, and stay out of legal trouble.
The US Supreme Court recently ruled that courts, not agencies such as the ATF, should interpret laws. And an Ohio court told Cincinnati they can't make up their own gun laws. Plus, who's in charge of the executive branch which enforces laws. It's clearly not Joe Biden.
Sean Maloney, firearms attorney and co-founder of Second Call Defense, explains what it all means.
Gun control advocates say more guns = more crime. Specifically, the more guns there are the more murders will be committed. But is that really true? Do guns cause crime?
Rob Morse, author of the SlowFacts blog, decided to do a little research and see for himself. What does the data say? The truth may surprise you. Plus, why Rob gave up his Glock for an M&P, and Dean gave up his M&P for a Glock.
97Percent is a second amendment group that supports “assault weapon” bans, magazine bans, bump-stock bans, red-flag laws, even permits to own guns.
Lee Williams, Chief Editor of the Second Amendment Foundation's Investigative Journalism Project and Board Member of Florida Carry, shares his research into this phony group and reveals who they really are and their insidious gun control agenda.
Can you carry a concealed handgun with a threaded barrel? Do you have to obey no-gun signs in public parks? Is it legal to set up a backyard shooting range in Ohio?
Sean Maloney, firearms attorney and co-founder of Second Call Defense, answers these and many other legal questions asked by supporters of Buckeye Firearms Association.
92% of BFA PAC-endorsed candidates win in the 2024 Ohio Primary Election. The U.S. Senate race attracts national attention, along with big bucks and dirty tricks. And the Ohio Supreme Court race gets spicy!
Rob Sexton, BFA's Legislative Affairs Director, breaks it all down and shares his predictions for the November General Election.
Buckeye Firearms Association PAC has endorsed Shane Wilkin with a coveted A+ grade in the highly competitive 2nd U.S. House District.
Shane talks about his campaign and his efforts to pass Constitutional Carry, and shares his ideas for combatting the Biden administration's attack on gun rights, their weaponization of the ATF, and the problem of rogue prosecutors who refuse to prosecute violent criminals.
The Supreme Court of Hawaii says the "Spirit of Aloha" overrules your Second Amendment rights. Plus there are 3 cases before the U.S. Supreme Court that should be decided this year.
Firearms attorney and co-founder of Second Call Defense Sean Maloney explains these cases and how they could affect your constitutional rights.
On Saturday, March 23, 2024, Buckeye Firearms Association will host a special seminar called Active Shooter and Response that will reveal why our society has failed to learn clear lessons that could help lower the body count.
Active shooter expert Ed Monk will discuss the only 2 things that matter, why run-hide-fight is all wrong, how doing just one thing is proven 90% effective in stopping armed attacks, the shocking truth about calling 911 for rescue, and more.
How should we fix the damage the Biden administration has done to Second Amendment rights? Who's behind the media's inflated mass murder statistics? And why is the media blaming horrific crimes on gun makers instead of criminals?
Lee Williams, Chief Editor of the Second Amendment Foundation's Investigative Journalism Project and Board Member of Florida Carry, will answer these and other important questions.
Another election already? The 2024 primaries are coming up in March with the General Election next November. And we'll show you how BFA-PAC will survey, grade, and endorse pro-gun candidates. Plus courts just handed gun owners two important rulings, one in Columbus and one in West Virginia.
BFA's Legislative Affairs Director Rob Sexton walks us through all the details of these elections and court cases and the impact they could have on your rights.
Marijuana is now legal in Ohio, but can you smoke pot and own guns? Can anyone carry without a permit? Is it legal to have a loaded rifle on your passenger seat? Does every gun sign actually mean no guns? What about protecting property? Or shooting in your backyard?
Sean Maloney, firearms attorney and co-founder of Second Call Defense, answers these questions and more to help you stay on the right side of the law.
When Hamas terrorists from the Gaza Strip poured into Israel to murder innocent men, women, and children, the military was caught unprepared. But Israeli citizens were caught unprepared as well because of surprisingly strict gun control.
Rob Morse, author of the SlowFacts blog and co-host of the Polite Society Podcast, discusses the price societies pay when governments distrust their own citizens on private gun ownership.
Congress crushes Biden's attack on hunter education and archery programs. CA Gov. Newsom signs 23 new gun control laws and says it's not enough. And Ohio introduces several new pro-gun bills to protect rights and one anti-gun bill to encourage gun owners to voluntarily give up their rights.
Rob Sexton, BFA's Legislative Affairs Director, shares his insights on the latest news and discusses newly introduced legislation at the Ohio Statehouse.
President Biden is sidestepping Congress with an ATF "universal" background check rule. And New Mexico Gov. Michelle Grisham declared an emergency and banned concealed and open carry in Albuquerque while admitting criminals would not stop carrying guns.
Sean Maloney, firearms attorney and co-founder of Second Call Defense, discusses the legal fallout of these constitutional infringements.
Mexico is suing US gun makers, accusing them of working with drug cartels. California and Illinois have passed laws that allow legislators to ban advertising they believe is targeted to minors. And California Gov. Newsom has proposed a 28th Amendment to wipe out the 2nd Amendment.
Mark Olivia, Director of Public Affairs for the National Shooting Sports Foundation, discusses crazy lawsuits and legislation from the lunatic fringe of the gun control movement.
Everytown reserchers say gun owners are racist. A British tabloid says it's "insidious" for the gun industry to have lobbyists (like every other industry). And a Florida Bass Pro refuses to sell a gun to a customer who passed the background check.
Lee Williams, Chief Editor of the Second Amendment Foundation's Investigative Journalism Project and Board Member of Florida Carry, helps us understand these strange and infuriating stories.
Ohio has introduced 10 firearm bills so far in the 135th General Assembly, including 5 anti-gun bills and 5 pro-gun bills, including a surprise pro-gun bill by two Democrats! Plus the left and the media have been freaking out over Issue 1 and telling 4 big lies to generate fear and opposition.
Rob Sexton, BFA's Legislative Affairs Director, helps us understand where we are on legislation and unravel the lies about Issue 1 on the 100th episode of the podcast.
What should you do with a pistol brace now that the ATF says they're short barreled rifles? Can you own a gun if you use medicinal marijuana? Can you refuse to share your Social Security Number on concealed handgun license applications? How do you stay legal with a firearm while traveling in other states?
We'll tackle these and other gun law questions with Sean Maloney, firearms attorney and co-founder of Second Call Defense.
Why does the media fixate on the less than 3% of murders committed with rifles when more than 97% of all murders are committed with handguns, knives, and bare fists?
Lee Williams, Chief Editor of the Second Amendment Foundation's Investigative Journalism Project and Board Member of Florida Carry, discusses media bias and racism, and how propaganda about the true perpetrators and victims of violent crime is getting people killed.
They lie about gun free zones. They lie about the racist roots of gun control. They lie about gun control laws saving lives. But the truth is out there if you're willing to open your mind to the facts.
Rob Morse, author of the SlowFacts blog and co-host of the Polite Society Podcast, helps us dispel some of today's biggest lies from the gun control crowd.
The Ohio House passed a resolution for a special August election to protect our state constitution from outside special interests like Bloomberg and Everytown. But protestors tried to shut down the House and everyone got kicked out, including BFA Leaders.
Rob Sexton, BFA's legislative affairs director, discusses SJR 2, the House insurrection, and Republicans who voted against your 2A rights.
A Delaware County judge has stopped Columbus from enforcing its magazine and gun storage laws. Plus the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against the ATF on their definition of bumpstocks as machine guns.
And have you joined Second Call Defense yet? Co-founder and firearms attorney Sean Maloney explains why it may be the difference between going to jail and going free after a self-defense shooting.
Legislators have introduced 3 good pro gun bills and 2 really bad anti gun bills. Plus there's growing support for a pair of joint resolutions to raise the bar on changing Ohio's constitution to protect all rights, including second amendment rights.
Rob Sexton, BFA's legislative affairs director, unpacks all the details as things heat up at the Ohio Statehouse.
Desperate to look tough on crime, Biden signs an executive order to harass gun dealers, accuse manufactures of marketing guns to kids, involve FEMA in local mass murders, and other malarkey. Plus Florida is on the brink of passing permitless carry to become the "majority state."
Lee Williams, Chief Editor of the Second Amendment Foundation's Investigative Journalism Project and Board Member of Florida Carry, shares his views and original reporting.
Liberals hate guns and the Second Amendment! But wait. Is that always true? The reality is that gun ownership is much more broad and diverse than many people realize. In fact, there ARE liberal gun owners who support the Second Amendment and work to protect our rights.
Lara Smith, Communications Director and National Spokesperson for the Liberal Gun Club, discusses guns, the Second Amendment, and why the stereotype of who owns guns is wrong.
After a 43-year old man killed 3 students and wounded 5 at Michigan State University, the media and activists want to exploit the tragedy for gun control. But they have a problem because the murders don't fit the preferred storyline.
Award-winning journalist and gun rights activist David Codrea joins the podcast to discuss why the calls for gun control are strange and contrived based on the facts of the case.
Cincinnati becomes the second Ohio city to sue the state over firearm preemption laws and announce local gun control. But hasn't the Ohio Supreme Court already ruled against rogue cities? Are city leaders slow learners or is this legal mess just political theater by cynical politicians? And speaking of messes, what is the big fight in the Ohio House of Representatives all about?
Rob Sexton, BFA's Legislative Affairs Director, helps us understand this chaos in the Buckeye State.
Alec Baldwin is charged with involuntary manslaughter in the deadly Rust film set shooting. Hollywood continues its love hate relationship with guns. And what do you think about the Houston taquaria self defense shooting? Did the armed defender get it right?
Rob Morse, author of the SlowFacts blog and co-host of the Polite Society Podcast, shares his hot takes on recent events and ongoing madness in the news.
The Southern Poverty Law Center is a large and well-funded nonprofit organization that has a long history of fighting for civil rights. So why are they starting to fight against the right to keep and bear arms?
Lee Williams, chief editor of the Second Amendment Foundation's Investigative Journalism Project, exposes this group's recent turn to gun control, its massive financial war chest, and its shadow mission to take your guns.
Ninety percent of all communication is non-verbal. But if you can't understand what other people are telling you through their body language, you're BLIND to the threats around you.
Body language expert and former British Royal Marines Commando Terry Vaughan provides a preview of his seminar coming up on Feb. 11, 2023, showing you how to "read" the body language of dangerous people so you can spot criminals before they attack and take decisive action to survive.
Columbus, Ohio, prepares to pass gun control laws even though state law says they can't. Activists claim Philadelphia is plagued by "killer gas stations." A medical report proves more guns do not cause more crime. And what's up with Michael Bloomberg's militia fetish?
Lee Williams, Chief Editor of the Second Amendment Foundation's Investigative Journalism Project, helps us understand recent insanity in the news.
The City of Columbus has announced its intent to pass gun control laws. But local gun control has been illegal in Ohio for 15 years. So what are they talking about? What do they think gives them the authority to do this?
In this special episode, we'll try to break it all down with a brief history of Ohio's preemption law, details on Columbus' flawed lawsuit against the state, and how city leaders are deceiving you.
Finally, the 2022 general election is here and it's time to make your voice heard on candidates and issues in the state of Ohio. Control of the US Senate hangs in the balance. The Governor is being challenged by an avowed gun control fanatic. And the future of Ohio's Supreme Court is up for grabs.
Rob Sexton, Legislative Affairs Director of BFA, discusses these and other issues ahead of Election Day.
The good news is that a federal bill is directing more money toward shooting ranges, plus a federal judge has dismissed a $10 billion lawsuit against gun manufacturers. The bad news is that federal agencies are in cahoots with anti-hunting activists to ban lead ammunition, and our tax dollars are paying for it.
Rob Sexton, Legislative Affairs Director of BFA, joins the podcast to explain it all.
According to gun control advocates and the media, the gun industry is a bad actor that profits from gun violence and targets youth and criminals with deceptive advertising. And worse, federal law protects the industry from all liability.
Amy Swearer, Legal Fellow at the Meese Center for Legal and Judicial Studies with the Heritage Foundation, debunks these myths concocted to attack the gun industry and open the door to predatory and expensive lawsuits.
Gun grabbers have come up with a sneaky new way to infringe your rights, this time using a "merchant category code" to track credit card sales at gun stores.
Mark Olivia, Director of Public Affairs for the National Shooting Sports Foundation, gives us the answers to questions such as what is a merchant category code? How could this tracking be abused by the financial industry and government authorities? And who's really behind this nefarious new scheme?
Two prominent U.S. Senate candidates are running neck and neck. Three Ohio Supreme Court races are a must win. And a raving leftist Democrat running for Governor is threatening to roll back stand your ground, permitless carry, and more.
BFA Legislative Affairs Director Rob Sexton joins the podcast to discuss BFA PAC's grades and endorsements, this crazy election year, and why the insanity may keep repeating in future elections.
For years, many Ohio school boards had been training and arming teachers and staff in their schools. But Bloomberg-backed anti-gun activists filed a lawsuit to shut down these security programs with the help of a bad Ohio Supreme Court ruling.
Ohio Rep. Thomas Hall talks about introducing and passing HB 99, a bill backed by Buckeye Firearms Association, that reversed the court ruling and, beginning Sept. 12, 2022, returns authority to local school boards and puts armed teachers and staff back in schools.
Biden breaks out the creepy red lighting to once again show how angry he is about "assault weapons." The New York Times tells the truth about the lack of support for gun control. And New York continues to make it hard to carry concealed even after a Supreme Court ruling.
Nationally Syndicated Second Amendment Radio Host Amanda Suffecool helps us make sense of recent events in the news.
Not that long ago, the news media generally reported that there were a couple dozen or so "mass shootings" every year. But more recently, they're reporting that there are hundreds a year. What changed? Where is the media getting these outrageous numbers?
Lee Williams, chief editor of the Second Amendment Foundation's Investigative Journalism Project, gives us an inside look at the Gun Violence Archive, the little-known organization manufacturing these statistics for the media.
Ohio Senator Matt Dolan has introduced "Strong Ohio 2.0," a leaner version of his previous gun control bill, complete with Red Flag, Gun Owner Permission Slips, and Universal Background Checks.
Why is a Republican who promised to defend gun rights relentlessly pushing gun control? Is this all about attracting liberal voters? Is the answer to a big bad idea a smaller bad idea? Rob Sexton, BFA's Legislative Affairs Director, helps us make sense of this baffling bill.
On June 23, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Assn. v. Bruen, finding that the Second Amendment guarantees not only the right to keep arms in the home but also to bear or carry them outside the home.
And in this special episode, we're going to listen to highlights from oral arguments in this landmark case that will affect gun rights for decades to come.
What force of law do no-gun signs actually have? Can an officer legally take your gun during a traffic stop? What's the difference between concealed carry and firearm transportation? Are there any laws at all for open carry? How can you remove convictions from your record to restore gun rights?
Attorney and firearm law expert Sean Maloney joins the podcast to answer these and other common questions.
The U.S. House Oversight Committee attacks gun makers for the acts of criminals. And Democrats are pushing laws to sue gun makers out of existence and ban common sporting rifles and standard capacity magazines. And some Republicans work alongside Mike Bloomberg to kill pro-gun and pro-sportsman funding.
Rob Sexton, BFA's Legislative Affairs Director, joins the podcast to help us make sense of all this madness in the federal government.
22-year-old Elisjsha Dicken used his concealed handgun to stop a mass murderer at an Indiana mall in about 15 seconds. And the media are hailing him as a superhuman hero.
Rob Morse, author of the SlowFacts blog and co-host of the Polite Society Podcast, talks about how armed citizens can stop a mass killer without being Superman, what the news media is getting wrong about this story, and why some people on the left are saying hateful things about this good Samaritan.
Why did Miami police conduct a "Guns 4 Ukraine" gun buyback when it was clearly illegal? Was the California release of personal gun owner data accidental or something more sinister? Why did the FBI and ATF send a Florida man to federal prison for a shoulder stock? And why is UPS seizing and destroying legal merchandise?
Lee Williams, chief editor of the Second Amendment Foundation's Investigative Journalism Project, helps answer these and other questions.
Why are Republicans sponsoring a federal bill to gut funding for pro-gun programs? What's the fallout from the recent Supreme Court decision on carrying firearms? Can New York get away with making nearly every public place off limits for carry? And will the NYC bodega owner who used a knife to defend himself really be convicted of murder?
Rob Sexton, BFA's legislative affairs director, joins the podcast to discuss these and other questions.
If you ask the average person how a bill gets passed, they'll probably say it's all about the public hearings. But really, it's more about what happens behind the scenes. And having the right leadership to move a bill is key.
One of those leaders in Ohio is Shane Wilkin, Chair of the House Government Oversight Committee, who joins the podcast to discuss how he helped pass permitless carry, his campaign for the Ohio Senate, and what's next for gun rights in Ohio.
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that New York's law requiring citizens to show "proper cause" to get a concealed carry license violates the Second Amendment. Not only does this landmark ruling confirm the right to "keep and bear" arms for self-defense, it sets the stage for overthrowing gun control laws in every state.
Attorney and firearm law expert Sean Maloney discusses this ruling, what it means, and what comes next for gun rights advocates in America.
Ohio Governor DeWine signs a bill for knife preemption and another to enable school staff to be armed. And surprisingly, that brings the count to 6 firearm bills, 2 knife bills, and 1 sportsman's bill signed under this administration.
Rob Sexton, BFA's Legislative Affairs Director, joins the podcast to discuss the bills we've passed and the one big bill we still hope to pass as we head into lame duck and the end of the legislative session.
After the Uvalde school massacre, Democrats have gone all in on gun control. Can it pass the Senate? Are they forgetting gun ownership is a constitutional right? Are they playing games with mass school shooting numbers? Can Mathew McConaughey end gun violence?
Well alright, alright, alright! Lee Williams, chief editor of the Second Amendment Foundation's Investigative Journalism Project, helps answer these and other questions.
It's not unusual for politicians and activists to say that guns or gun violence is a public health crisis, but Columbus, Ohio, city leaders want to take this idea a step further.
In this special edition of Keep and Bear Radio, we'll reveal an audacious scheme to skirt the state's preemption law and regulate guns through the Board of Health.
Gun laws may change more frequently than any other other category of law. Whether it's laws to increase your liberty or laws to infringe your rights, there are always new bills being introduced.
Rob Sexton, BFA Legislative Affairs Director, talks about recent bills to mandate trigger locks, create deadly force brochures, and repeal permitless carry, plus a bill to prevent required liability insurance.
Is it time to abolish the ATF? A journalist who has been exposing their flagrant abuse of power says yes. They've gone after bump stocks, suppressors, unfinished receivers, stabilizing braces, and so-called ghost guns. But their latest abuse is shocking.
Lee Williams, chief editor of the SAF's Investigative Journalism Project, reveals how the ATF, under orders from the Biden administration, is using innocent clerical mistakes as an excuse for revoking hundreds of federal firearm licenses and closing legitimate gun dealers.
The Heller and McDonald cases affirmed the right to "keep" arms. And now the U.S. Supreme Court is close to ruling on the right to "bear" arms. Once again, Buckeye Firearms Association is part of the action.
BFA legal advisor Ron Lemieux discusses the amicus brief we submitted to the court and how this case could deliver another landmark decision on the Second Amendment.
Sometimes it seems as if all government can do is take your money and spend it on stuff you don't want. But here in Ohio, there's a division of government is largely self-funding and dedicated to Sportsmen and the Second Amendment.
Chief Kendra Wecker joins the podcast to talk about the Division of Wildlife and its statewide efforts to protect wildlife, upgrade public shooting ranges, and make sure you can shoot, hunt, fish and enjoy the outdoors.
Can one Ohio Democrat overturn permitless carry? Can a nonresident carry permitless in West Virginia? Will a Florida candidate succeed in making it legal for marijuana users to own firearms? What's going on with Ohio's crazy primary election? And will Biden get his second anti gun nominee confirmed as head of the ATF?
BFA Legislative Affairs Director Rob Sexton helps answer these and other questions.
More than 52 million Americans participate in the shooting sports. That's far more than popular sports such as football or golf. But to maintain that level of interest, people need to start when they're young.
Aaron Kirkingburg, BFA Board member and range master at Dillon Sportsman Center in Nashport, Ohio, talks about his annual youth shoots and why they're important for the next generation of gun owners and shooters.
Permitless carry has been signed into law in Ohio and goes into effect on June 13, 2022. But there are many other pro-gun bills lawmakers have yet to move, including limiting government power in emergencies and dealing with armed school staff.
Rob Sexton, BFA's Legislative Affairs Director, talks about what comes next at the Statehouse. Plus we discuss the crazy battle over election maps and whether hunters are stepping up in the fight for constitutional rights.
Ohio has passed a new permitless carry law which goes into effect on Monday, June 13, 2022. It makes Ohio's concealed handgun license optional. But is the licensing system going away? Does it change how you carry in your car? Will it change who can carry, what you can carry, or where you can carry?
Attorney and firearm law expert Sean Maloney answers these and other common questions.
Governor Mike DeWine has signed a BFA-supported bill to make Ohio's concealed carry license optional. This makes Ohio the 23rd state to pass permitless or "constitutional" carry. It's a landmark victory in the fight for the right to bear arms.
Buckeye Firearms Association's Legislative Affairs Director Rob Sexton reveals the strategy used to push this bill through the legislative process against all odds and despite a relentless attack from opponents.
What we're witnessing in Ukraine is a brutal, real-time demonstration of why gun ownership should be regarded as a basic human right.
Rob Morse, author of the SlowFacts blog and co-host of the Polite Society Podcast, talks about the Russian invasion playing out on TV, the surprising and hypocritical reaction of the media to armed citizens, and how this historic event demonstrates why the Second Amendment has been called a "doomsday provision."
GPS makes it easy to navigate a family trip, but navigating the patchwork of state gun laws can be difficult. Which states allow carry by non residents? Do you have a duty to notify? Can you carry in the rest stops? What about state parks or magazine restrictions or transporting long guns?
Scott Kappas, attorney and author of Traveler's Guide to the Firearm Laws of the Fifty States, talks about how to use his book to avoid legal hassles when traveling with guns.
The media is falsely reporting that Remington agreed to a $73 million legal settlement, even though the company doesn't exist anymore. And family members of the cinematographer Alec Baldwin shot and killed have filed a lawsuit, even though Baldwin claims innocence because, apparently, guns go off by themselves.
Attorney and firearm expert Sean Maloney discusses these two high-profile stories and reveals the truth about big money lawsuits and big ego actors.
To date, 21 states have Constitutional Carry, allowing citizens to carry firearms concealed without a license. And now Ohio is rapidly moving a bill to become state number 22.
So where do things stand? What still needs to happen for this law to take effect? Host Dean Rieck reviews Ohio's legislative process and looks at the status of SB 215, the Senate bill that is most likely to make it to the finish line.
Buckeye Firearms Association has announced its 2022 firearm and self-defense training schedule. And if you've never attended one of our premier classes, you won't want to miss this in-depth episode.
Candy Petticord, BFA's Training Coordinator, describes each of our classes and reveals what you can learn about ARs, snubby revolvers, defense on the street, low light encounters, and more.
The last two years have been crazy times for the firearms industry. Record sales and millions of new gun owners, but also ammo shortages and supply chain issues.
Fresh from SHOT Show, Mark Olivia, Director of Public Affairs for the National Shooting Sports Foundation, gives us the inside scoop on the state of the firearms industry, and possible threats to liberty, in early 2022.
We're in an election year and the pundits are saying there could be a massive red wave taking back the U.S. House and Senate. Democrats would love to pass a trainload of gun control measures, but they're being blocked at every turn.
David Conte, Campaign Field Representative with NRA-ILA, discusses what may happen, what it means for gun rights, and how you can attend grassroots workshops to get involved in the Second Amendment fight.
Indiana and Ohio race to enact Constitutional Carry. A company announces 0% receivers, which let you to build a legal AR from a hunk of metal. The Trace fires up its anti-gun propaganda machine. And two new polls show support for gun control dropping.
John Weber, State Director with NRA-ILA, drops by to discuss the headlines and the future of gun control in America.
The news media spins facts into fear to keep us watching, reading, and clicking to line their pockets. And one of the lies they keep telling us is that gun owners are very few, all white, ultra radical, and really dangerous.
Rob Morse, author of the SlowFacts blog, discusses a wide-ranging university study that reveals just how wrong the media is about guns, gun owners, concealed carry, self defense, and more.
When it comes to armed self-defense, it's usually not the shooting itself that trips you up legally. More often than not, it's what you do afterward that gets you in hot water.
Sean Maloney, criminal defense attorney and co-founder of Second Call Defense, reveals common mistakes people make after defensive shootings that can get you arrested, prosecuted, and perhaps imprisoned.
If you're carrying a gun, what's the right way to handle a traffic stop? How do you legally transport firearms across state lines? What does duty to inform actually mean? What about flying on an airline with a gun?
Sean Maloney, criminal defense attorney, reveals the legal traps that await you when you're traveling with guns and shares simple tips for staying on the right side of the law.
2021 is coming to a close. So where are we with all the pro Second Amendment bills moving through the House and Senate? Are we getting close on Constitutional Carry? Are any anti gun bills on the move?
BFA Legislative Affairs Director Rob Sexton provides a detailed report on 15 bills, answers questions from our listeners, and gives us an inside look at how effective lobbying is done.
Constitutional Carry is sweeping the country. Ohio and other states seek to limit the power of government during emergencies. David Chipman has been denied the head job at the ATF. And Ohio's repeal of duty to retreat has inspired other states to do the same.
John Weber, State Director with NRA-ILA, talks about the fight for Second Amendment rights across America in 2021 and beyond.
Two Michigan parents have been arrested after their son shot and killed 4 students. The Rittenhouse not-guilty verdict triggers the media and anti gun activists. Marijuana and guns continue to be a confusing issue in Ohio. And if you don't have a plan to handle the legal aftermath of armed self defense, you should.
Attorney and firearm expert Sean Maloney weighs in on gun rights, the law, and current events.
Gun control advocates are fond of trotting out questionable, often fabricated, statistics in a desperate attempt to prove that guns in civilian hands are dangerous and morally wrong.
Economist and author Dr. John Lott discusses his recent report on concealed carry in the U.S., which shows that the truth is out there if you're willing to look and be honest about guns and crime.
The verdict is in. Kyle Rittenhouse was found not guilty on all charges. That shouldn't be a surprise unless you actually believed the outrageous arguments of the prosecution.
In this special podcast, we're going to take a close look at the lies, exaggerations, and deceptions used to slander a 17-year-old whose only crime was defending himself against multiple violent attackers.
In the Second Amendment community, we tend to focus on guns. We especially focus on rights related to owning and carrying guns. That's where the political fight has been for decades. But guns are just one front in a much larger war.
Brian Lynn, Vice President of Marketing and Communications with Sportsmen’s Alliance, joins the podcast to discuss how leftists threaten not just gun rights, but our culture, traditions, and way of life in America.
Alec Baldwin, an anti gun fanatic with anger issues, shoots and kills his cinematographer on the set of a movie. The U.S. Supreme Court hears a case on concealed carry in New York. And Cincinnati loses in court and pays us more than $235,000 in legal fees.
What charges could be brought against Baldwin? How is the Supreme Court likely to rule? And will cities like Cincinnati ever stop breaking the law? Attorney and gun law expert Sean Maloney explains legal issues in the news.
Constitutional Carry is on the move in Ohio! There's a bill moving through the Senate. And another that just passed out of committee in the House. Opponents are freaking out! But what does this legislation actually change?
Will bad guys be able to carry guns? Will it hinder law enforcement? Ohio Representative Shane Wilkin shoots down the myths, lies, and distortions about permitless carry and discusses next steps to put legislation on the Governor's desk.
Bills, bills and more bills. Ohio is considering 9 gun control bills and a dozen pro gun bills, including Constitutional Carry and limiting the power of government in an emergency. Which ones will pass? Which ones will fade away?
Rob Sexton, BFA Legislative Affairs Director, discusses the status of all the gun bills currently under consideration in the Ohio Statehouse and reminds us why it's important to contact your elected officials and urge them to take action.
Because of the work of Buckeye Firearms Association, Constitutional Carry is finally on the move in Ohio. But opponent chicken littles swarmed a recent hearing to declare that the sky is falling.
Listen to the hysterical ravings of anti-gun activists opposing the right to carry and predicting the apocalypse, along with our point-by-point rebuttal of every lie, exaggeration, and unfounded claim.
Constitutional Carry starts moving in Ohio. David Chipman looses his bid to head up the ATF. A payroll scandal hits the ATF. Democrats plan to take guns away from military members. And multiple courts rule that bump stocks are not machine guns.
John Weber, State Director with NRA-ILA, talks about current events and the fight for gun rights in Ohio, other states, and at the national level.
In the previous podcast, we discussed 6 reasons why NOW is the time for Constitutional Carry in Ohio. And we listened to Senator Terry Johnson provide testimony in support of his bill, SB 215.
In this podcast, Senator Johnson joins us for an in-depth and frank discussion about key parts of the bill, his prediction about how quickly the bill will move through the House and Senate, whether the Governor will sign it, and more.
In early August, 2021, Ohio Senator Terry Johnson introduced Senate Bill 215 to bring Constitutional Carry to Ohio. This bill would make concealed handgun licenses optional in the state and allow law-abiding Ohioans to more fully exercise their right to both keep and BEAR arms.
Podcast host Dean Rieck covers 6 reasons why it's time to finally pass Constitutional Carry. And Senator Johnson presents testimony on the bill and answers questions from Democrats who oppose making licensing optional.
Legislators in Ohio are returning from summer break. And now it's time for them to start focusing on fulfilling their promises on Constitutional Carry, our emergency powers bill, and enabling school personnel to once again carry in schools.
Rob Sexton, BFA's Legislative Affairs Director, discusses what's been happening over the summer and answers the question, "Do Republicans take gun owners for granted?"
Democrats and the NAACP call stand your ground racist and file a lawsuit. The White House withdraws David Chipman's nomination to head the ATF. President Biden says he wants to sign on to a UN gun control treaty. And the CDC starts doing "health research" again to push an anti gun agenda.
Rob Sexton, BFA's legislative affairs director, joins the podcast to discuss this and other news affecting gun owners.
If you're carrying a gun, what's the right way to handle a traffic stop? How do you legally transport firearms across state lines? What does duty to inform actually mean? What about flying on an airline with a gun?
Sean Maloney, criminal defense attorney, reveals the legal traps that await you when you're traveling with guns and shares simple tips for staying on the right side of the law.
Armed self defense is almost NEVER like the movies. It can be fast, brutal, and terrifying! And you can get into serious legal trouble even if you do everything right.
Sean Maloney, criminal defense attorney, talks about the "affirmative defense," shocking real-world cases, and why he co-founded Second Call Defense to protect gun owners.
Doctors should focus on your health, not your politics. But in recent years, the medical profession has become more and more activist, pushing an anti-gun, anti-liberty agenda.
John Edeen, pediatric orthopedic surgeon in San Antonio and Membership Development Director with Doctors for Responsible Gun Ownership, talks about how it got this way and how to find pro-gun doctors.
Where oh where has all the ammo gone? Is the government hoarding? Is it a corporate conspiracy to drive up ammo prices? Have aliens abducted all our ammo? It's time to demand some answers.
Mark Olivia, spokesman for the National Shooting Sports Foundation, reveals the truth about why the shelves are bare and ammo prices have shot through the roof.
When can you use lethal force in self defense? Is self defense just about guns? Can you actually take a life? Is .45 caliber more effective than 9mm or does that even matter any more? What's the one thing people almost never consider when they're thinking about a gun fight?
David Kenik, firearms instructor and author of the popular book Armed Response, reveals the answers to these and other vital questions.
It's been 13 years since the Heller case and 11 years since the McDonald case. Now, finally, another major gun rights case goes to the U.S. Supreme Court. And once again, Buckeye Firearms Association is part of the action.
BFA legal advisor Ron Lemieux discusses the amicus brief we submitted to the court and how this case could deliver another landmark decision on the Second Amendment.
Discover why some sanctuary legislation runs too cold … or too hot. Find out who is really behind the Madison School legal case that, for the moment, has nixed armed school staff.
Hear our assessment of whether any of the current crop of anti gun bills in Ohio will pass. And see just how easy it is to track the progress of any gun bill.
A court says Second Amendment rights apply to 18-year-olds. A major university study shows that more guns do NOT equal more crime. A woman is forced to shoot a home invader in her kitchen who is performing sex acts.
BFA's Legislative Affairs Director Rob Sexton discusses the good, the bad, and the ugly of recent news on this week's episode.
When it comes to armed self-defense, it's usually not the shooting itself that trips you up legally. More often than not, it's what you do afterward that gets you in hot water.
Sean Maloney, criminal defense attorney and co-founder of Second Call Defense, reveals common mistakes people make after defensive shootings that can get you arrested, prosecuted, and perhaps imprisoned.
In the previous podcast, Dick Heller, the man who saved the Second Amendment, talked about his victorious U.S. Supreme Court case, District of Columbia v. Heller.
So now it's time to hear from the late, great Justice Antonin Scalia, who wrote the 2008 majority opinion in that case and forcefully argued that the right to keep and bear arms is an individual right.
Before 2008, some people argued that the Second Amendment was merely a collective right, an outmoded concept related only to old-fashioned militias.
Dick Heller, the respondent in District of Columbia v. Heller, talks about how his landmark case changed America's view of the Second Amendment from the red-headed stepchild of the Constitution to the cornerstone of modern gun rights.
We live in a never ending news cycle, swimming in a sea of fake news, agenda driven stories, and outright lies, especially when it comes to guns and gun rights.
Rob Morse, author of the SlowFacts blog and host of Self Defense Gun Stories Podcast, discusses how the media has changed and today uses lies as a business model.
BFA's Legislative Affairs Director Rob Sexton and NSSF Lobbyist Chris Lee present testimony on the most powerful emergency powers legislation in the U.S.
Plus victims tell their horrifying stories about how their firearms were confiscated or destroyed at gunpoint in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina back in 2005.
Governments have shown they are willing to infringe on Second Amendment rights during times of emergency, at the very times rights are most important.
In this special edition of the podcast, BFA joins Rep. Scott Wiggam and Sen. Tim Schaffer at a news conference to introduce legislation preventing abuse of emergency powers.
All across America, cities, counties, and states have been declaring themselves Second Amendment sanctuaries in a desperate and determined effort to stop the unconstitutional onslaught from the left.
Attorney and BFA legal advisor, Ron Lemieux, discusses why interest in the sanctuary movement has exploded, what resolutions and laws can and can't do, and the potential legal risk to gun owners.
When the COVID crisis hit the U.S. in 2020, some government officials around the country reacted badly, abused their power, and infringed on Second Amendment rights.
Rob Sexton, BFA's Legislative Affairs Director, outlines landmark new legislation from BFA and its partners to prevent such abuses at times of declared emergency.
The financial sector has been discriminating against the firearms industry for decades. The Obama administration even weaponized this discrimination with Operation Choke Point.
Chris Lee, Director of Government Relations and State Affairs for the National Shooting Sports Foundation, talks about a new bill that seeks to fight back.
Would you be surprised if we told you President Biden was lying about gun laws? Probably not. Because he is. And he told some real whoppers recently.
Rob Sexton, BFA's Legislative Affairs Director, discusses this and other recent news, including weird gun control ideas from Rahm Emanuel, dumb Ohio mayors pushing smart guns, and a frightening proposal from the ATF. Plus some good news: the U.S. Supreme Court has decided to hear a Second Amendment case.
National and state organizations do a lot of the heavy lifting for gun rights. But what can YOU do when you see a bad law being proposed or when you're worried that an anti gun politician may be elected?
David Conte, Campaign Field Representative with NRA-ILA, talks about grassroots advocacy and how ordinary citizens can make a real difference in the battle for Second Amendment rights.
TV and movies are great for entertainment, but not so great for education. Unfortunately, that's where most people learn most of what they know about guns and shooting.
John Weber, State Director with NRA-ILA, talks about the myths, lies, and distortions Hollywood and the media feed us everyday and the terrible effect it has on public policy and legislation.
Gun control advocates think the only people who care about guns and the Second Amendment are men. But today, gun owners are a highly diverse group.
Amanda Suffecool, Southeast Regional Director for the DC Project, explains how women are taking the lead in the fight for Constitutional rights at the state and national level and why many believe that gun rights are aligned with women’s rights.
The values our founding fathers relied on to win our independence and make America a great nation, such as integrity, commitment, and personal responsibility, are alive and well. And it's thanks in part to Project Appleseed.
Steve Branam, Appleseed's Ohio State Coordinator, talks about how the program protects and preserves American culture by teaching colonial history and the tradition of rifle marksmanship.
Buckeye Firearms Foundation wins a landmark victory in their lawsuit against Cincinnati. President Biden calls for gun control measures that are already the law in Colorado (oops). And a dozen gun bills have been introduced in the Ohio Statehouse so far.
BFA's Legislative Affairs Director, Rob Sexton, joins the podcast to help break it all down and reveal what lies ahead for gun owners this year.
Imagine an active killer opens fire in your child's school. Would you want your kid to be helpless for 10 or 15 minutes or more until police show up? Or would you prefer that a teacher, staff member, or anyone inside that school had a firearm who could immediately confront the killer?
Joe Eaton, Director of Buckeye Firearms Foundation's FASTER Saves Lives program, talks about mass murderers and how school districts are upgrading their security plans by training teachers and staff members in armed response and trauma medical care.
It's better to have a gun and not need it than need a gun and not have it. But if you're smart enough to know you might need a gun, you're also smart enough to know you definitely need training.
BFA Training Coordinator Candy Petticord talks about the importance of firearms training, reviews upcoming classes in 2021, and provides tips for making your training more effective no matter what training you do.
H.R. 127, sponsored by Shelia Jackson Lee (D-TX) in the 117th Congress, is one of the most aggressive anti-gun bills ever introduced. It mandates gun and ammunition licensing, a federal gun registry accessible to the public, ongoing and expensive fees, and staggering penalties of up to $150,000 and 40 years in prison.
John Weber, State Director with NRA-ILA. discusses this outrageous federal bill and whether it has a real chance of passing and becoming law, which could have devastating consequences.
If someone is threatening your life, do you have to retreat before using lethal force? It depends on what state you live in. If you live in Ohio, the answer is "no" after April 6, 2021, when a new law championed by Buckeye Firearms Association takes effect that repeals the "duty to retreat."
Defense Attorney and firearm law expert Sean Maloney explains what this means for gun owners. Plus, he'll talk about Castle Doctrine and Stand Your Ground, and outline the universal standard to determine when lethal force is justified in self-defense situations.
2020 turned out to be crazy year in many ways. But BFA chalked up solid legislative victories. So now that it's a new year and we're beginning a new 2-year legislative session, what are the priorities for continuing the fight for Second Amendment rights?
Buckeye Firearms Association (BFA) Legislative Affairs Director Rob Sexton talks about the upcoming push to pass Constitutional Carry in Ohio, introduce an Emergency Powers bill to limit the authority of state and local governments in times of crisis, and more.
On January 4, 2021, Governor Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 175, which included the repeal of Ohio’s unjust law that requires victims of violent crime to retreat before defending themselves. The newly signed law will become effective on April 6.
Buckeye Firearms Association (BFA) Legislative Affairs Director Rob Sexton shares all the behind-the-scenes drama on winning this landmark victory for Second Amendment rights.