Keep and Bear Radio

Biden's Lies, Smart Guns, ATF Shenanigans, and Other Disturbing News

Would you be surprised if we told you President Biden was lying about gun laws? Probably not. Because he is. And he told some real whoppers recently.

Rob Sexton, BFA's Legislative Affairs Director, discusses this and other recent news, including weird gun control ideas from Rahm Emanuel, dumb Ohio mayors pushing smart guns, and a frightening proposal from the ATF. Plus some good news: the U.S. Supreme Court has decided to hear a Second Amendment case.

How Ordinary Citizens Can Join the Battle for Second Amendment Rights

National and state organizations do a lot of the heavy lifting for gun rights. But what can YOU do when you see a bad law being proposed or when you're worried that an anti gun politician may be elected?

David Conte, Campaign Field Representative with NRA-ILA, talks about grassroots advocacy and how ordinary citizens can make a real difference in the battle for Second Amendment rights.

Myths, Lies, and Distortions About Guns in Movies and TV

TV and movies are great for entertainment, but not so great for education. Unfortunately, that's where most people learn most of what they know about guns and shooting.

John Weber, State Director with NRA-ILA, talks about the myths, lies, and distortions Hollywood and the media feed us everyday and the terrible effect it has on public policy and legislation.

How Women are Taking the Lead on Gun Rights Through the "DC Project"

Gun control advocates think the only people who care about guns and the Second Amendment are men. But today, gun owners are a highly diverse group.

Amanda Suffecool, Southeast Regional Director for the DC Project, explains how women are taking the lead in the fight for Constitutional rights at the state and national level and why many believe that gun rights are aligned with women’s rights.

Project Appleseed: Preserving American Values Through Rifle Marksmanship

The values our founding fathers relied on to win our independence and make America a great nation, such as integrity, commitment, and personal responsibility, are alive and well. And it's thanks in part to Project Appleseed.

Steve Branam, Appleseed's Ohio State Coordinator, talks about how the program protects and preserves American culture by teaching colonial history and the tradition of rifle marksmanship.

Supreme Court Victory, Biden's Gun Control, a Dozen Gun Bills, and More

Buckeye Firearms Foundation wins a landmark victory in their lawsuit against Cincinnati. President Biden calls for gun control measures that are already the law in Colorado (oops). And a dozen gun bills have been introduced in the Ohio Statehouse so far.

BFA's Legislative Affairs Director, Rob Sexton, joins the podcast to help break it all down and reveal what lies ahead for gun owners this year.

How Armed Teachers Make Schools Safer

Imagine an active killer opens fire in your child's school. Would you want your kid to be helpless for 10 or 15 minutes or more until police show up? Or would you prefer that a teacher, staff member, or anyone inside that school had a firearm who could immediately confront the killer?

Joe Eaton, Director of Buckeye Firearms Foundation's FASTER Saves Lives program, talks about mass murderers and how school districts are upgrading their security plans by training teachers and staff members in armed response and trauma medical care.

You Own a Gun, But Do You Really Know How to Defend Yourself?

It's better to have a gun and not need it than need a gun and not have it. But if you're smart enough to know you might need a gun, you're also smart enough to know you definitely need training.

BFA Training Coordinator Candy Petticord talks about the importance of firearms training, reviews upcoming classes in 2021, and provides tips for making your training more effective no matter what training you do.

H.R. 127 - The Federal Bill That Seeks to Crush Personal Gun Ownership in America

H.R. 127, sponsored by Shelia Jackson Lee (D-TX) in the 117th Congress, is one of the most aggressive anti-gun bills ever introduced. It mandates gun and ammunition licensing, a federal gun registry accessible to the public, ongoing and expensive fees, and staggering penalties of up to $150,000 and 40 years in prison.

John Weber, State Director with NRA-ILA. discusses this outrageous federal bill and whether it has a real chance of passing and becoming law, which could have devastating consequences.

Duty to Retreat and the Legal Justification for Lethal Force

If someone is threatening your life, do you have to retreat before using lethal force? It depends on what state you live in. If you live in Ohio, the answer is "no" after April 6, 2021, when a new law championed by Buckeye Firearms Association takes effect that repeals the "duty to retreat."

Defense Attorney and firearm law expert Sean Maloney explains what this means for gun owners. Plus, he'll talk about Castle Doctrine and Stand Your Ground, and outline the universal standard to determine when lethal force is justified in self-defense situations.