Most people see violence as a random event. But actually, violent acts, and crimes in general, follow a fairly regular process. Since the ultimate form of self defense is avoiding a fight…
Author: Buckeye Firearms Association
Your Tactical Training Scenario…Molested at the Beach
You are relaxing on a public beach. Your eyes are closed and you are lying in the sand, enjoying the sun. You feel something touch your leg and open your eyes. You…
Sen. Schumer Introduces Gun Control Bill After Brady Campaign Tantrum
For the past several months, Brady Campaign President Dan Gross has been repeatedly telling anyone who will listen that support for gun control is at a “tipping point.” Gross’ theory suffered a blow [recently] as the…
Expect your gun to be seized – and NOT returned to you
When counseling our members on how to prepare for the aftermath of self defense, we tell them to expect certain things: Expect the police to treat you like a criminal. Expect to…
Ninth Circuit Holds that Second Amendment Protects the Right to Acquire Firearms
On Monday [May 23], the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit held that the right to keep and bear arms necessarily includes the right to acquire them. The case, Teixeira v. County…
Skill Set: Revolver Grip
Although there are still a lot of revolvers out there, it's surprising the number of students who come to class that have never handled or fired one. You never know when you…
Register Now for 2016 National Rimfire Sporter Rifle Match at Camp Perry
CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Men, women and children of all ages, sign up now for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) revered and thrilling National Rimfire Sporter Match – fired Saturday, July 9,…
MEMORIAL DAY 2016: In 1788, Ohio law required ALL men aged 16-50 to bear arms
(Originally posted by the Cincinnati Enquirer and on this website July 25, 2003) Ohio Moments Soldiers fined 50 cents for lack of weaponry On July 25, 1788, the first Ohio law to…
Outrage of the Week: Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin Blocks Efforts to Restore Rights to Veterans
We have long reported on the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) scandalous practice of reporting to the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) any VA beneficiary who has had a “fiduciary” appointed to…
Three firearm truths everyone should know
One of the problems in discussing guns and gun laws is the fact that many people don’t know what they’re talking about – especially among those advocating for stricter gun laws. To…