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President Obama’s Secretary of Education rounds out anti-gun cabinet

Posted on April 23, 2009April 23, 2009 by Buckeye Firearms Association

With President Barack Obama’s Cabinet reading like a “who’s who” of gun-ban advocates, it’s difficult to say which member is the most anti-gun. That is, until you meet Arne Duncan.

By Dave Kopel

Who is the most extreme anti-gun member of President Barack Obama’s Cabinet? That’s sort of like asking who is the greatest quarterback in the Pro Football Hall of Fame–there are so many strong choices, it’s hard to pick just one.

But I think the prize has to go to new Secretary of Education Arne Duncan.

Pro-Gun Punditry: Wednesday’s Buckeye State Roundabout

Posted on April 22, 2009October 10, 2017 by Buckeye Firearms Association

By Chris Chumita

There are more stories pertaining to our gun rights in Ohio then we can possibly draw attention to with individual daily commentary. But they are all worthy of mention.

What follows is our review of headlines from around the state though a pro-gun rights lens.

From a stupid robber shooting himself with his own gun to more armed robberies in “gun free” zones, these articles should be a part of your required reading!

What follows is several days of headlines accompanied by short, concise pro-gun analysis.

A visual display: Just how high are firearms sales climbing?

Posted on April 22, 2009April 24, 2009 by Buckeye Firearms Association

By Mike Budzynski

On the April 5th, 2009 I had the chance to attend the Buckeye Blast at the Tactical Defense Institute (TDI) for a great day of shooting and getting to know fellow gun enthusiast. Inevitably, when you get more than two gun owners together, the debate over polymer frames vs. steel frames, manufactures, and caliber are sure to raise a few friendly disagreements that we all take in stride. However, there was one thing everyone agreed on, and that was the fear and uncertainty for the future of gun owners.

It will come as no surprise to regular readers at BuckeyeFirearms.org that gun and ammunition sales are at an all-time high, thanks to the new administration. Shortages of ammunition are commonplace, and anyone that “thinks” about buying that new gun are surprised to learn that it is sold and gone when they come back the next day.

Even though several new highly restrictive bills have been introduced, there doesn’t seem to be any interest in banning anything…for now. I am sure the 1994 Democrat loss of the House and Senate still haunts many in Congress, and they don’t want to lose the 2010 mid-terms or pass anti-gun bills until they pass more of their agenda. How long it will last is a matter of speculation, and that fear is driving a buying frenzy that is unmatched in previous years.

What kind of numbers are we talking about? Never one to accept the media reports at face value I decided to do a little research myself and went to the FBI NICS website to see what kind of numbers we are talking about. What I found, directly comparing previous years against the last 7 months, was amazing.

Around the Fireams Industry: Not everyone is running 24/7

Posted on April 22, 2009April 22, 2009 by Buckeye Firearms Association

By Jim Shepherd

While the entire outdoor segment mirrors the general miasma of American industry and commerce (business generally stinks), there are some commonly accepted points being accepted as fact. In fact, they’re not all dead on target.

First, the commonly accepted belief that the entire firearms category is going like the proverbial house on fire, with gun owners and speculators buying everything in sight.

Not so.

Lies, guns and tea: The Obama Media propaganda machine kicks into high gear

Posted on April 21, 2009April 21, 2009 by Buckeye Firearms Association

Repetition does not transform a lie into a truth. – Franklin D. Roosevelt

A lie can run around the world before the truth can get it’s boots on. – James Watt

A lie told often enough becomes the truth. – Lenin

By Jim Shepherd

Any of us who believe and defend our right to own firearms know that we face a virtual torrent of half-truths and outright misrepresentations from those who have made the removal of firearms from today’s society their apparent goal in life.

The latest to repeat inexact information is Mexican President Jose Calderon. He repeated – as if fact that ninety-percent of the weapons intercepted in Mexico come from the United States. That has been totally de-bunked.

His source for this blatant misrepresentation? Our ambassador to Mexico.

When our political leaders give credence to half-truths, they’re supporting lies, and liars.

John Lott provides more insight into ABC’s Shameful ‘20/20′ Experiment

Posted on April 21, 2009November 10, 2009 by Buckeye Firearms Association

Recently, Buckeye Firearms Association’s Dean Rieck wrote that Diane Sawyer had rigged a mass shooting experiment on 20/20. Rieck pointed out the many fallacies with the experiment, including an attacker with a shooting skill level far above the average mass shooter who had knowledge, not only that a student would be returning fire, but WHICH student, and the presence of cumbersome and unnecessary clothing designed to slow down the response of the victim.

In a piece published at FOXNews.com, Professor John Lott has made many of the same observations about the experiment, and also examined the many facts the 20/20 report left out, noting that “sometimes even the best editors can’t hide everything the camera sees.”

FLASH: 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Rules State and Local Governments Subject to Second Amendment

Posted on April 20, 2009April 20, 2009 by Buckeye Firearms Association

In a bit of a Pyrrhic victory, the 9th Circuit today found that the Second Amendment applies to State and Local districts, joining the 5th Circuit which previously ruled similarly in the Emerson case.

At the same time, the Court found that the city’s ban of firearms on public property did not violate the Second Amendment. While gun owners might scratch their heads over this “logic”, the important part of the decision is that the Court held that the Second Amendment is incorporated against state and local governments via the 14th Amendment. (The Chicago cases, at the trial level, have ruled otherwise.)

Exposed: The anti-gun agenda behind ABC News’ “Before Arranging Playdates, Ask About Guns”

Posted on April 20, 2009April 20, 2009 by Buckeye Firearms Association

By Jeff Riley

ABC News is on a mission. They have the target picked out, and are throwing everything at it, including the kitchen sink. What or who is their target? Why it’s YOU, dear reader – one of millions of responsible gun owners who reside in America.

In the past two weeks, the airwaves were filled with a litany of anti-gun stories promulgated by ABC: “If I Only Had a Gun (Carrying a Gun Wouldn’t Necessarily Get You Out of a Shooting),” “Easy Access: $5,000 and One Hour Buys 10 Guns,” and, finally, “Before Arranging Playdates, Ask About Guns.”

This article will focus on the development of the “Playdates” story, written by Eric M. Strauss, and will reveal the depths ABC News is willing to go to deliver a story full of slanted reporting and anti-gun bias.

25-year police veteran to Toledo residents: “Buy guns. Invest in precious metals: lead, gun power and brass.”

Posted on April 20, 2009April 20, 2009 by Buckeye Firearms Association

By Chad D. Baus

For the past several weeks, the Toledo Blade has been reporting on a severe budget short-fall that the City of Toledo has spent itself into.

After weeks of back-and-forth debate between Mayor Carty Finkbeiner – who is likely to be facing a recall at the ballot box this September – Toledo city council, and unions representing police and firefighters’ unions, the Finkbeiner administration has announced plans to issue layoff notices to as many as 350 city employees. While not yet being specific as to who will be laid off, Councilman Frank Szollosi has introduced legislation that would eliminating the jobs of 151 police officers, 100 firefighters, and 90 nonsafety personnel.

When news of the potential police department layoffs and paycuts first circulated several weeks ago, a 25-year police veteran stated that “If I’m an average citizen of Toledo, I definitely would be concerned.”

The unnamed veteran gave this advice to city residents:

“Tell people to buy guns. Invest in precious metals – lead, gun powder and brass.”

Is Rush Limbaugh’s cat being held hostage by animal rights extremists?

Posted on April 17, 2009April 18, 2009 by Buckeye Firearms Association

Our laws do not prevent us from killing animals for food or sport, so the right to life of an animal is nonexistent. …[W]e are confronted daily by people who wish to obstruct human progress and individual economic choices by elevating the importance of animal existence to that of human existence.
– Rush Limbaugh, The Way Things Ought To Be, 1992

By Chad D. Baus

I have been listening to Rush Limbaugh almost daily for nearly 20 years. I own both of his books – in hardcover. I have been a subscriber on his website since its inception – and each year my wife gives me a renewal for my birthday. When I miss a show, or even part of one, I download it and listen later. In short, I respect the man and believe him to be a highly intelligent individual.

When audience members question a position or prediction he has taken, Rush is fond of saying “Don’t doubt me.” Well, this week he has given me reason for doubt.

His offense? Recording public service announcements praising the anti-hunting, anti-pet owning, anti-meat-eating, wolf in sheeps’ clothing, radical animal rights organization known as the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS).