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Buckeye Firearms Association endorses Rob Portman for U.S. Senate

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Buckeye Firearms Association (BFA) is pleased to announce our endorsement of Rob Portman for United States Senate in the 2010 general election.

Portman previously served as a Congressman from the Ohio Second District, Director of the federal Office of Management and Budget, and also as Trade Director. His record on Second Amendment issues is solid.

Portman voted for the “Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act” (HR 1036) to prevent lawsuits against firearms manufacturers. He voted against the “Regulation of Semi-Automatic Assault Weapons” (NR 4296) – the so-called assault weapons ban. He later voted to sunset the assault weapon ban. Early in his career (1993) he voted against the Brady Handgun Bill (HR 1025). The Portman record stands solid for gun owners and is in stark contrast to opponent Lee Fisher’s life-long pursuit of gun control, plus Fisher’s service on the Board of Brady Campaign (Handgun Control Inc).

Buckeye Firearms Association endorses Josh Mandel for Ohio Treasurer of State

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Buckeye Firearms Association (BFA) is pleased to announce our endorsement of Josh Mandel (R) for Ohio Treasurer of State in the 2010 general election.

Many politicians talk about defending our rights. Josh Mandel shares our values. He knows our Second Amendment rights are essential for safeguarding our families, our homes and our freedoms. He voted for SB184, Ohio’s Castle Doctrine law, which restored important rights that had been lost. He has been endorsed multiple times by Buckeye Firearms Association and he has earned our endorsement again.

Jim Irvine, Chairman of Buckeye Firearms Association said, “I first met Josh Mandel at an event for another State Representative. I did not understand why people were so excited to talk with Josh, then a Lyndhurst city council member. After meeting with Mandel, I began to understand. Mandel does not just support us, he is one of us.”

Why some Ohio Republicans are struggling to gain traction on the gun issue in 2010: A History Lesson

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by Chad D. Baus

The campaign run-up to the 2010 elections got in full swing more than a year ago, as primary candidates wrestled for their parties’ nomination. But pro-gun rights voters were largely unable to speak into the primary process, since some of the candidates with the more “questionable” gun rights records were unopposed. Now that the primary is behind us, however, some very interesting races are beginning to take shape in the Buckeye State.

Once upon a time, Republicans could count on nearly universal support from people who place gun rights among their top concerns when entering the ballot box. But those days are gone, and the Ohio GOP establishment just can’t seem to understand why. So before taking a look at a few of this year’s races, let’s take a little walk down memory lane.

Buckeye Firearms Association endorses Jon Husted for Ohio Secretary of State

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Buckeye Firearms Association (BFA) is pleased to announce our endorsement of Jon Husted (R) for Ohio Secretary of State in the 2010 general election.

As noted in our primary endorsement of Jon Husted, he has a 100% voting record on our issue during his time in the legislature, including State Representative, State Senator and Speaker of the House. He is one of the few political candidates to have earned an “A+” rating from the BFA this year.

In his long tenure in the Ohio legislature, Husted has voted with gun owners at least 14 straight times. He voted for a good concealed carry bill multiple times, and more importantly he voted against a terrible version after the Ohio Senate destroyed good legislation. He voted for a hunter apprentice bill, statewide preemption and the elimination of the “plain sight” requirement for concealed carry license holders in cars. He voted for Castle Doctrine, impaired hunters legislation, elimination of nonsensical car carry restrictions and the ban on carrying in restaurants that sell alcohol if the licensee is not consuming any alcohol.

In 2006, when Governor Bob Taft vetoed HB347, a comprehensive concealed carry law reform and statewide preemption, then-Speaker Husted acted quickly to bring an override vote to the floor. Acting just three hours after Governor Taft announced his veto, the House of Representatives overrode the veto by a vote of 71 to 21. That immediate and impressive vote led to the Senate joining in what is the only gubernatorial veto override in Ohio in more than 30 years.

Ohio Governor Ted Strickland To Open 2010 National Shooting Matches

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The 2010 National Matches will once again feature traditional National Rifle Association Championships and Civilian Marks manship Program National Trophy Rifle and Pistol Matches and CMP Games Events plus important training activities and special events like the Pistol and Rifle Small Arms Firing Schools.

Ohio Governor Ted Strickland will open this year’s festivities at the First Shot Ceremony here on 12 July at 6:30 p.m. at the Friends of Camp Perry Memorial Plaza, located at the opposite end of the entrance to Camp Perry on Lawrence Road.

The prestigious First Shot Ceremony is a colorful kickoff featuring the airborne delivery of a ceremonial American Flag by three Ohio National Guard 19th Special Forces paratroopers via Blackhawk helicopter. The flag flies for the duration of the Matches which conclude 17 August. The event hosts more than 6,000 competitors including the top pistol and rifle marksmen in the nation and has been a tradition at Camp Perry since 1907.

Gary Anderson, Director of Civilian Marksmanship Emeritus, who recently retired as CMP Director after 10 years of service, will preside over the opening ceremony once again.

After Governor Strickland concludes his remarks, he will officially open the National Matches by firing the ceremonial first shot on the 600-yard Rodriguez Range located adjacent to the Memorial Plaza.

Buckeye Firearms Association endorses Ted Strickland for Governor

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Buckeye Firearms Association (BFA) has announced Gov. Ted Strickland (D) as its first endorsed candidate of the 2010 general election cycle.

BFA made the announcement on Sunday during a fundraising event at the Pickaway County Sportsman’s Club in Circleville, Ohio, with the Governor in attendance.

Governor Strickland has continued his long tradition of supporting Second Amendment rights during his first term as Governor. As a Congressman, his many pro-gun votes, including opposing President Clinton by voting against the “assault weapons” ban, consistently earned him an “A” rating from the NRA.

An open letter to our partners in Second Amendment victory

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Dear BFA Supporters,

Recently the Supreme Court of the United States, in McDonald v Chicago, ruled that the Second Amendment applies to the states and cities.

For the first time, our highest court has “incorporated” the Second Amendment through the 14th Amendment. No matter what anyone may tell you, understand that this was a HUGE win for gun owners, and those who believe in the rule of law, our Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.

On page two of that brief is a footnote that reads, “Brief for Buckeye Firearms Foundation, Inc., et al. as Amici Curiae 8–9…” In other words, Buckeye Firearms Foundation was cited by the U.S. Supreme Court in one of the most important decisions of our lifetime! That is something to be proud of.

It is also something to be thankful for. We are thankful to you – because YOU helped make this possible.

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