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Ohio’s #1 Gun-Rights Political Action Committee

Buckeye Firearms Association is a grassroots political action committee dedicated to...

We need YOU to help us defend

Defending and advancing the right of Ohio citizens to own and use firearms for all legal activities.

Your Gun Rights!

Buckeye Firearms Association seeks to maximize your rights by endorsing and electing pro-gun candidates on the city, county, and state level, including mayors, sheriffs, legislators, and governor. We also work to

www.BuckeyeFirearms.org

defeat anti-gun legislation,

Ohio’s most complete source for up-to-the-minute news on pro-gun laws, candidates, and events!

pass pro-gun bills, and reform existing laws to benefit all Ohio citizens.

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many

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groups, we do not get our and work with legislators to funding or support from

pass bills and improve laws.

wealthy activists or big

SELF-DEFENSE RIGHTS

HUNTING RIGHTS

➤ Stay up-to-date on gun-rights news (and what the anti-gun activists are up to) around Ohio. ➤ Read the actual text of bills and follow the progress of gun laws through the statehouse.

corporations. We are a non-partisan, all-volunteer

➤ Get detailed election coverage, complete voter information, and candidate endorsements.

organization. Officers and supporters donate their time and skills to the pro- Our grassroots pro-gun efforts are supported by gun-rights

gun cause. Not a single spokesmen such as Ted Nugent. dime from donors is spent on salaries or wasteful over-

➤ Discover how to participate in volunteer efforts, such as handing out literature, writing letters to editors, and putting up yard signs.

head. In fact, every penny is used to support political

➤ Join the front lines and be an official gun-rights “Defender” by donating as little as $25 a year.

campaigns, influence public opinion, and advance gun

➤ Plus MORE! All at www.BuckeyeFirearms.org.

rights around Ohio.

Paid for by Buckeye Firearms Association, Mary Friscone, Treasurer. 14761 Pearl Road #308, Cleveland, Ohio 44136

SPORTING RIGHTS

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“...the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.” —U.S. Constitution, Amendment II

“The people have the right to bear arms for their defense and security...”

Donate or Volunteer online: www.BuckeyeFirearms.org Or fill out this form and mail to: Buckeye Firearms Association 14761 Pearl Road #308 Cleveland OH 44136

—Ohio Constitution, Article 1, Section 4

Help us defend and advance your firearm rights!

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he Constitution of the United States and the Ohio Constitution both affirm your right to own firearms. But activists and politicians are constantly trying to take away this right. That is why it is important for gun owners like YOU to stand up to these assaults on our liberty.

I want to be a gun-rights “Defender” with an annual gift of: ❑ $250 ❑ $100 ❑ $50 ❑ $25 (minimum $25)

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Buckeye Firearms Association is a statewide, all-volunteer network of thousands of Ohio gun owners and sportsmen—good men and women who want to make their voices heard on election day and influence which laws are passed or defeated.

and review bills to watch for legislation that would have a negative and lasting impact on our natural and Constitutional rights. What can YOU do to help? ➤ Donate to the cause! Your dollars will help us educate Ohio voters on pro-gun candidates, lobby for pro-gun legislation, and protect your right to bear arms.

➤ Become a “Defender!” Pledge to make a regular annual Our grassroots efforts have influenced public opinion and helped advance firearm donation of $25 or more, and you will make an ongoing contribution to Our volunteers played a key role in rights for citizens throughout Ohio. the pro-gun cause. passing HB12, making it legal for licensed individuals to carry a ➤ Volunteer your time! concealed handgun for protection. Volunteers are the muscle of our organization. All it takes is a few We also helped enact HB296, the hours to attend an event, hand out Apprentice Hunting License Bill, literature, or make a few phone calls. which makes it easier to introduce young people to hunting. Plus we ➤ Stay informed! supported the passage of HB367, a Buckeye Firearms Association Chairman Visit www.BuckeyeFirearms.org law that assures that license fees for Jim Irvine (left) watches as concealed regularly to read about elections, hunting, trapping, and fishing are carry is signed into law by the Governor. used only for conservation and not diverted to laws, and news that affects you. Sign up for our free email newsletter for weekly updates. Download Gun political pet projects. Facts, a free book that debunks the most common Working hand-in-hand with national organizations, gun myths. Read our complete online guide for such as the National Rifle Association and the U.S. grassroots activism. Sportsmen’s Alliance, we help craft pro-gun legislation for self-defense, hunting, and sport. We Liberty is enjoyed only by those who demand it also carefully monitor the activities of anti-gun groups and defend it. Help us defend YOUR gun rights.

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