Keep and Bear Radio

Canada has not only outlawed a growing list of firearms, they are ramping up a program to confiscate so-called "assault style weapons" from law-abiding citizens. Wes Winkel, President of the Canadian Sporting Arms and Ammunition Association, joins the podcast to discuss how things got to this point, who's behind this Orwellian nightmare, and what Canadian gun owners are doing about it.

We've seen active killer incidents many times just like the recent one at a Minneapolis church. They all follow the same pattern, but community leaders just keep suggesting tired old solutions that don't work. Rob Morse, author of the SlowFacts blog, joins the podcast to discuss mass murder, why we never seem to learn the right lessons, and steps ordinary citizens can take to prevent or stop these horrific killings.

The One Big Beautiful Bill has reduced the tax on suppressors and short barreled rifles from $200 to $0. But what about registration requirements? What does that mean for suppressor bills in Ohio? And what about claims that suppressors are used in crime? Rob Sexton, BFA's Legislative Affairs Director, joins the podcast to discuss how recent changes to the National Firearms Act affect you.

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.