Keep and Bear Radio

Rob Sexton, BFA's Legislative Affairs Director, joins the podcast to discuss The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. The Good: A bill in Ohio to restore Second Amendment rights to nonviolent offenders is on the move. The Bad: Democrats have introduced multiple bills to ban AR15s and Glocks. The Ugly: Anti-gun researchers try to blame poor dental hygiene on gun violence.

Mexico is suing American gun makers over cartel violence. A federal judge has ruled that machine gun bans are unconstitutional. A recent bill seeks to allow 18-year-olds to buy handguns. Plus, Ohio lawmakers have already introduced 8 firearm bills in the new year. Rob Sexton, BFA's Legislative Affairs Director, joins the podcast to discuss recent court cases and legislation.

Many gun owners are concerned about anti-gun laws and regulations. But there's another threat that quietly plays out in schools, grocery stores, banks and other parts of our society where you wouldn't expect an attack on the Second Amendment.  Rob Sexton, BFA's Legislative Affairs Director, joins the podcast to discuss the shadow campaign against guns in America.

The 2024 election didn't result in apocalypse as some predicted, but it was long, frustrating, and brutal. And now that the dust has cleared, it's time to take a close look at what happened. Rob Sexton, BFA's Legislative Affairs Director, joins the podcast to discuss 4 big surprises from the election and the 10 big takeaways for gun rights here in Ohio and at the federal level.

Kamala Harris promises massive gun control. The Ohio Senate race could determine the future of America. Three seats are up for grabs on the Ohio Supreme Court. And voters will decide on a contentious Issue 1 on Democratic gerrymandering. Rob Sexton, BFA's Legislative Affairs Director, joins the podcast to discuss candidate endorsements and why this may be the most dramatic election of our lifetimes.

Buckeye Firearms Association PAC has endorsed Joe Deters, Megan Shanahan, and Daniel Hawkins for the Ohio Supreme Court. Voting for these pro-gun, pro-constitution candidates may be the best way to protect your gun rights at a time when activists seek to impose a raft of unconstitutional gun control laws.  Justice Joe Deters joins the podcast to discuss this 2024 election, the Second Amendment, and the importance of the Ohio Supreme Court. 

If you thought Joe Biden was a threat to gun rights, hold on to your seat. Kamala Harris is worse, voicing support for gun confiscation, magazine bans, unconstitutional red flag laws, mandatory storage, and the belief that there is no individual right to gun ownership. Lee Williams, Chief Editor of the Second Amendment Foundation's Investigative Journalism Project and Board Member of Florida Carry, gives us a peek at the radical gun control past of both Harris and her running mate, the not at all weird Tim Walz.

The 2024 election keeps getting scarier and scarier. Left-wing, out-of-state activists are pouring millions into a scheme to gerrymander elections in Ohio. President Biden gets kicked to the curb after supporters claimed he's smarter than Einstein and stronger than the Hulk. And the least popular Democrat candidate is suddenly running for President while supporting confiscation of firearms. Rob Sexton, BFA's Legislative Affairs Director, shares his insights on what may be the weirdest election of our lifetimes.

Hollywood makes some great movies and TV shows. But they don't always get the details right, especially when it comes to guns. Bad guys fly backwards across the room when they're shot. Guns never seem to run out of ammo. And fingers are on triggers all the time.  Sean Maloney, firearms attorney and co-founder of Second Call Defense, sets the record straight to help people handle guns properly, avoid accidents, and stay out of legal trouble.

The US Supreme Court recently ruled that courts, not agencies such as the ATF, should interpret laws. And an Ohio court told Cincinnati they can't make up their own gun laws. Plus, who's in charge of the executive branch which enforces laws. It's clearly not Joe Biden. Sean Maloney, firearms attorney and co-founder of Second Call Defense, explains what it all means.

Gun control advocates say more guns = more crime. Specifically, the more guns there are the more murders will be committed. But is that really true? Do guns cause crime? Rob Morse, author of the SlowFacts blog, decided to do a little research and see for himself. What does the data say? The truth may surprise you. Plus, why Rob gave up his Glock for an M&P, and Dean gave up his M&P for a Glock.

97Percent is a second amendment group that supports “assault weapon” bans, magazine bans, bump-stock bans, red-flag laws, even permits to own guns. Lee Williams, Chief Editor of the Second Amendment Foundation's Investigative Journalism Project and Board Member of Florida Carry, shares his research into this phony group and reveals who they really are and their insidious gun control agenda.

Can you carry a concealed handgun with a threaded barrel? Do you have to obey no-gun signs in public parks? Is it legal to set up a backyard shooting range in Ohio? Sean Maloney, firearms attorney and co-founder of Second Call Defense, answers these and many other legal questions asked by supporters of Buckeye Firearms Association.

92% of BFA PAC-endorsed candidates win in the 2024 Ohio Primary Election. The U.S. Senate race attracts national attention, along with big bucks and dirty tricks. And the Ohio Supreme Court race gets spicy! Rob Sexton, BFA's Legislative Affairs Director, breaks it all down and shares his predictions for the November General Election.

Buckeye Firearms Association PAC has endorsed Shane Wilkin with a coveted A+ grade in the highly competitive 2nd U.S. House District. Shane talks about his campaign and his efforts to pass Constitutional Carry, and shares his ideas for combatting the Biden administration's attack on gun rights, their weaponization of the ATF, and the problem of rogue prosecutors who refuse to prosecute violent criminals.

The Supreme Court of Hawaii says the "Spirit of Aloha" overrules your Second Amendment rights. Plus there are 3 cases before the U.S. Supreme Court that should be decided this year. Firearms attorney and co-founder of Second Call Defense Sean Maloney explains these cases and how they could affect your constitutional rights.

On Saturday, March 23, 2024, Buckeye Firearms Association will host a special seminar called Active Shooter and Response that will reveal why our society has failed to learn clear lessons that could help lower the body count. Active shooter expert Ed Monk will discuss the only 2 things that matter, why run-hide-fight is all wrong, how doing just one thing is proven 90% effective in stopping armed attacks, the shocking truth about calling 911 for rescue, and more.

How should we fix the damage the Biden administration has done to Second Amendment rights? Who's behind the media's inflated mass murder statistics? And why is the media blaming horrific crimes on gun makers instead of criminals? Lee Williams, Chief Editor of the Second Amendment Foundation's Investigative Journalism Project and Board Member of Florida Carry, will answer these and other important questions.

Another election already? The 2024 primaries are coming up in March with the General Election next November. And we'll show you how BFA-PAC will survey, grade, and endorse pro-gun candidates. Plus courts just handed gun owners two important rulings, one in Columbus and one in West Virginia. BFA's Legislative Affairs Director Rob Sexton walks us through all the details of these elections and court cases and the impact they could have on your rights.

Marijuana is now legal in Ohio, but can you smoke pot and own guns? Can anyone carry without a permit? Is it legal to have a loaded rifle on your passenger seat? Does every gun sign actually mean no guns? What about protecting property? Or shooting in your backyard? Sean Maloney, firearms attorney and co-founder of Second Call Defense, answers these questions and more to help you stay on the right side of the law.

When Hamas terrorists from the Gaza Strip poured into Israel to murder innocent men, women, and children, the military was caught unprepared. But Israeli citizens were caught unprepared as well because of surprisingly strict gun control. Rob Morse, author of the SlowFacts blog and co-host of the Polite Society Podcast, discusses the price societies pay when governments distrust their own citizens on private gun ownership.

Congress crushes Biden's attack on hunter education and archery programs. CA Gov. Newsom signs 23 new gun control laws and says it's not enough. And Ohio introduces several new pro-gun bills to protect rights and one anti-gun bill to encourage gun owners to voluntarily give up their rights. Rob Sexton, BFA's Legislative Affairs Director, shares his insights on the latest news and discusses newly introduced legislation at the Ohio Statehouse.

President Biden is sidestepping Congress with an ATF "universal" background check rule. And New Mexico Gov. Michelle Grisham declared an emergency and banned concealed and open carry in Albuquerque while admitting criminals would not stop carrying guns. Sean Maloney, firearms attorney and co-founder of Second Call Defense, discusses the legal fallout of these constitutional infringements.

Mexico is suing US gun makers, accusing them of working with drug cartels. California and Illinois have passed laws that allow legislators to ban advertising they believe is targeted to minors. And California Gov. Newsom has proposed a 28th Amendment to wipe out the 2nd Amendment. Mark Olivia, Director of Public Affairs for the National Shooting Sports Foundation, discusses crazy lawsuits and legislation from the lunatic fringe of the gun control movement.

Everytown reserchers say gun owners are racist. A British tabloid says it's "insidious" for the gun industry to have lobbyists (like every other industry). And a Florida Bass Pro refuses to sell a gun to a customer who passed the background check. Lee Williams, Chief Editor of the Second Amendment Foundation's Investigative Journalism Project and Board Member of Florida Carry, helps us understand these strange and infuriating stories.

Ohio has introduced 10 firearm bills so far in the 135th General Assembly, including 5 anti-gun bills and 5 pro-gun bills, including a surprise pro-gun bill by two Democrats! Plus the left and the media have been freaking out over Issue 1 and telling 4 big lies to generate fear and opposition. Rob Sexton, BFA's Legislative Affairs Director, helps us understand where we are on legislation and unravel the lies about Issue 1 on the 100th episode of the podcast.

What should you do with a pistol brace now that the ATF says they're short barreled rifles? Can you own a gun if you use medicinal marijuana? Can you refuse to share your Social Security Number on concealed handgun license applications? How do you stay legal with a firearm while traveling in other states? We'll tackle these and other gun law questions with Sean Maloney, firearms attorney and co-founder of Second Call Defense.

Why does the media fixate on the less than 3% of murders committed with rifles when more than 97% of all murders are committed with handguns, knives, and bare fists? Lee Williams, Chief Editor of the Second Amendment Foundation's Investigative Journalism Project and Board Member of Florida Carry, discusses media bias and racism, and how propaganda about the true perpetrators and victims of violent crime is getting people killed.

They lie about gun free zones. They lie about the racist roots of gun control. They lie about gun control laws saving lives. But the truth is out there if you're willing to open your mind to the facts. Rob Morse, author of the SlowFacts blog and co-host of the Polite Society Podcast, helps us dispel some of today's biggest lies from the gun control crowd.

The Ohio House passed a resolution for a special August election to protect our state constitution from outside special interests like Bloomberg and Everytown. But protestors tried to shut down the House and everyone got kicked out, including BFA Leaders. Rob Sexton, BFA's legislative affairs director, discusses SJR 2, the House insurrection, and Republicans who voted against your 2A rights.

A Delaware County judge has stopped Columbus from enforcing its magazine and gun storage laws. Plus the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against the ATF on their definition of bumpstocks as machine guns. And have you joined Second Call Defense yet? Co-founder and firearms attorney Sean Maloney explains why it may be the difference between going to jail and going free after a self-defense shooting.

Legislators have introduced 3 good pro gun bills and 2 really bad anti gun bills. Plus there's growing support for a pair of joint resolutions to raise the bar on changing Ohio's constitution to protect all rights, including second amendment rights. Rob Sexton, BFA's legislative affairs director, unpacks all the details as things heat up at the Ohio Statehouse.

Desperate to look tough on crime, Biden signs an executive order to harass gun dealers, accuse manufactures of marketing guns to kids, involve FEMA in local mass murders, and other malarkey. Plus Florida is on the brink of passing permitless carry to become the "majority state." Lee Williams, Chief Editor of the Second Amendment Foundation's Investigative Journalism Project and Board Member of Florida Carry, shares his views and original reporting.

Liberals hate guns and the Second Amendment! But wait. Is that always true? The reality is that gun ownership is much more broad and diverse than many people realize. In fact, there ARE liberal gun owners who support the Second Amendment and work to protect our rights. Lara Smith, Communications Director and National Spokesperson for the Liberal Gun Club, discusses guns, the Second Amendment, and why the stereotype of who owns guns is wrong.

After a 43-year old man killed 3 students and wounded 5 at Michigan State University, the media and activists want to exploit the tragedy for gun control. But they have a problem because the murders don't fit the preferred storyline. Award-winning journalist and gun rights activist David Codrea joins the podcast to discuss why the calls for gun control are strange and contrived based on the facts of the case.

Cincinnati becomes the second Ohio city to sue the state over firearm preemption laws and announce local gun control. But hasn't the Ohio Supreme Court already ruled against rogue cities? Are city leaders slow learners or is this legal mess just political theater by cynical politicians? And speaking of messes, what is the big fight in the Ohio House of Representatives all about? Rob Sexton, BFA's Legislative Affairs Director, helps us understand this chaos in the Buckeye State.

Alec Baldwin is charged with involuntary manslaughter in the deadly Rust film set shooting. Hollywood continues its love hate relationship with guns. And what do you think about the Houston taquaria self defense shooting? Did the armed defender get it right? Rob Morse, author of the SlowFacts blog and co-host of the Polite Society Podcast, shares his hot takes on recent events and ongoing madness in the news.

The Southern Poverty Law Center is a large and well-funded nonprofit organization that has a long history of fighting for civil rights. So why are they starting to fight against the right to keep and bear arms? Lee Williams, chief editor of the Second Amendment Foundation's Investigative Journalism Project, exposes this group's recent turn to gun control, its massive financial war chest, and its shadow mission to take your guns.

Ninety percent of all communication is non-verbal. But if you can't understand what other people are telling you through their body language, you're BLIND to the threats around you. Body language expert and former British Royal Marines Commando Terry Vaughan provides a preview of his seminar coming up on Feb. 11, 2023, showing you how to "read" the body language of dangerous people so you can spot criminals before they attack and take decisive action to survive.

Columbus, Ohio, prepares to pass gun control laws even though state law says they can't. Activists claim Philadelphia is plagued by "killer gas stations." A medical report proves more guns do not cause more crime. And what's up with Michael Bloomberg's militia fetish? Lee Williams, Chief Editor of the Second Amendment Foundation's Investigative Journalism Project, helps us understand recent insanity in the news. 

The City of Columbus has announced its intent to pass gun control laws. But local gun control has been illegal in Ohio for 15 years. So what are they talking about? What do they think gives them the authority to do this? In this special episode, we'll try to break it all down with a brief history of Ohio's preemption law, details on Columbus' flawed lawsuit against the state, and how city leaders are deceiving you.

Finally, the 2022 general election is here and it's time to make your voice heard on candidates and issues in the state of Ohio. Control of the US Senate hangs in the balance. The Governor is being challenged by an avowed gun control fanatic. And the future of Ohio's Supreme Court is up for grabs. Rob Sexton, Legislative Affairs Director of BFA, discusses these and other issues ahead of Election Day. 

The good news is that a federal bill is directing more money toward shooting ranges, plus a federal judge has dismissed a $10 billion lawsuit against gun manufacturers. The bad news is that federal agencies are in cahoots with anti-hunting activists to ban lead ammunition, and our tax dollars are paying for it.  Rob Sexton, Legislative Affairs Director of BFA, joins the podcast to explain it all. 

According to gun control advocates and the media, the gun industry is a bad actor that profits from gun violence and targets youth and criminals with deceptive advertising. And worse, federal law protects the industry from all liability. Amy Swearer, Legal Fellow at the Meese Center for Legal and Judicial Studies with the Heritage Foundation, debunks these myths concocted to attack the gun industry and open the door to predatory and expensive lawsuits.

Gun grabbers have come up with a sneaky new way to infringe your rights, this time using a "merchant category code" to track credit card sales at gun stores. Mark Olivia, Director of Public Affairs for the National Shooting Sports Foundation, gives us the answers to questions such as what is a merchant category code? How could this tracking be abused by the financial industry and government authorities? And who's really behind this nefarious new scheme?

Two prominent U.S. Senate candidates are running neck and neck. Three Ohio Supreme Court races are a must win. And a raving leftist Democrat running for Governor is threatening to roll back stand your ground, permitless carry, and more.  BFA Legislative Affairs Director Rob Sexton joins the podcast to discuss BFA PAC's grades and endorsements, this crazy election year, and why the insanity may keep repeating in future elections.

For years, many Ohio school boards had been training and arming teachers and staff in their schools. But Bloomberg-backed anti-gun activists filed a lawsuit to shut down these security programs with the help of a bad Ohio Supreme Court ruling. Ohio Rep. Thomas Hall talks about introducing and passing HB 99, a bill backed by Buckeye Firearms Association, that reversed the court ruling and, beginning Sept. 12, 2022, returns authority to local school boards and puts armed teachers and staff back in schools.

Biden breaks out the creepy red lighting to once again show how angry he is about "assault weapons." The New York Times tells the truth about the lack of support for gun control. And New York continues to make it hard to carry concealed even after a Supreme Court ruling. Nationally Syndicated Second Amendment Radio Host Amanda Suffecool helps us make sense of recent events in the news.

Not that long ago, the news media generally reported that there were a couple dozen or so "mass shootings" every year. But more recently, they're reporting that there are hundreds a year. What changed? Where is the media getting these outrageous numbers? Lee Williams, chief editor of the Second Amendment Foundation's Investigative Journalism Project, gives us an inside look at the Gun Violence Archive, the little-known organization manufacturing these statistics for the media.

Ohio Senator Matt Dolan has introduced "Strong Ohio 2.0," a leaner version of his previous gun control bill, complete with Red Flag, Gun Owner Permission Slips, and Universal Background Checks. Why is a Republican who promised to defend gun rights relentlessly pushing gun control? Is this all about attracting liberal voters? Is the answer to a big bad idea a smaller bad idea? Rob Sexton, BFA's Legislative Affairs Director, helps us make sense of this baffling bill.

On June 23, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Assn. v. Bruen, finding that the Second Amendment guarantees not only the right to keep arms in the home but also to bear or carry them outside the home. And in this special episode, we're going to listen to highlights from oral arguments in this landmark case that will affect gun rights for decades to come.