Keep and Bear Radio

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 researchers 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, 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.