Yesterday, we alerted you to a widespread problem resulting from the coronavirus shutdowns across the state of Ohio. See our alert here. Some Ohio Sheriff offices are canceling appointments for Concealed Handgun…
NSSF, Retailers Emphasize Gun Safety as Sales Rise and Families Stay Home
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®) and its partners urge gun owners to keep firearm safety a top priority and are making safety resources widely available as gun and ammunition…
Report: As the coronavirus pandemic grows, gun sales are surging in many states
The Los Angeles Times is reporting an increase in sales of firearms nationwide, especially in areas that are experiencing the surge of coronavirus cases first. From the article: Gun sales are surging…
Coronavirus: Some Ohio Sheriffs suspending Concealed Handgun License applications and renewals
Buckeye Firearms Association has learned that due to health concerns about coronavirus, some Ohio Sheriff offices are canceling appointments for Concealed Handgun Licenses (CHLs), temporarily suspending applications and renewals, or limiting hours for license…
Deadline for joining 4-H shooting sports clubs extended to April 17
4-H Shooting Sports Clubs are local youth clubs in most Ohio counties open to youth ages 9-18 who have an interest in learning safe and responsible firearms and archery shooting. Club members…
National Alert: Champaign Illinois First Locality to Cite “Emergency Powers” to Ban Gun Transfers
As uncertainty about the COVID-19 outbreak continues to swirl, it is clear that anti-gun extremists and elected officials will use fear of the unknown to advance their agenda to undermine our firearms…
Ohio Second Amendment & Shooting Sports Events Postponements & Cancellations
Ohio Shooting Sports postponements & cancellations include: March 19-22 – CMP National JROTC Championship, Camp Perry, OH March 20 – Sportsmen’s Alliance Spring Fling, Columbus, OH March 21-22 – Ohio Gun Shows, Tallmadge,…
Volunteers Needed for the 2020 National Rifle and Pistol Matches
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is in search of individuals to serve as members of our Support Team during the 2020 National Matches rifle and pistol events, held in July and August…
Ohio voting machines will be sanitized. Get out and VOTE on Tuesday, March 17, 2020!
UPDATE: According to the Secretary of State's website, primary voting in Ohio has been postponed until June 2 due to a health emergency. As you know, Governor DeWine has banned mass gatherings…
Local governments move to allow concealed carry in public buildings
Two local government entities have or will soon take advantage of a Buckeye Firearms Association-backed bill, passed in late 2016, which allows the governing body of government buildings to enact “a statute,…