The issue of security in places of worship has been near and dear to my heart for as long as Ohio's concealed carry law has been in place. That's because, whereas all…
Author: Buckeye Firearms Association
Op-Ed: The Social Utility of Firearms
Looking down the wrong end of a telescope gives you an entirely mistaken perspective on the universe. The Los Angeles Daily News allowed Tim Rutten to publish an opinion piece (The dangerous…
Firearms Training: How Do I Get Ready for My Next Class?
I've noted that many students, upon completing a basic handgun course, are eager to obtain additional training…at least that is what they say when I tell them about the next course in…
NSSF Issues Report on Combined Spending by Hunters and Target Shooters
NEWTOWN, Conn. — National Shooting Sports Foundation's "Hunting in America" and "Target Shooting in America" reports reveal the broad impact that spending by hunters and target shooters have on America's economy. Now,…
Church Safety
One would imagine that among different locations, places of worship would be a safe haven and we would not have to be concerned about safety from violence there. Unfortunately, churches are not…
Rolling Stone’s seven steps to winning the war against the NRA
Jazz trumpeter Miles Davis had it right in 1963 – coincidentally, the year that Colt introduced the AR-15 to the civilian market – when he named one of his band’s classic albums…
Gun rights advocacy starts over the backyard grill
We all like talking about guns at the gun show. We are comfortable when surrounded by friends and family who share our passion and enthusiasm for collecting and shooting. It’s easy and…
Appellate Court Upholds Privacy Law, Tells Anti-Gun Doctors to Take a Powder
In a victory for gun owners who pay to visit doctors for medical care, and not the political opinions of their physicians, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit has…
FASTER Class Level 2 raises concept of armed response in school to new level
At the conclusion of the first Level 2 FASTER (Faculty & Administrator Safety Training and Emergency Response) class last week, I was filled with pride. Not just a happy, proud moment, but…
Op-Ed: Armed doctor saved lives
On Thursday afternoon, Dr. Lee Silverman undoubtedly saved many lives. Using a handgun, the Delaware County psychiatrist stopped what both police and the district attorney described as a certain mass killing at…
