Buried in an Athens Messenger story about gubernatorial hopeful Tim Hagan's ideas on fixing the state budget were these comments about his beliefs concerning HB274:

"Hagan...is opposed to the concealed weapons bill as it is presently written. Hagan said more restrictions need to placed on the bill so law enforcement has greater discretion."

"'We don't want guns in the hands of the mentally-ill, terrorists or children', Hagan said. But shopkeepers who make early morning bank deposits might feel the need to arm themselves to ward off a robbery, he noted. 'There is a distinction here that the gun lobby is trying to confuse. Right now, it is a wide-open bill and that is totally unacceptable.'"

Read it in the Athens Messenger.

Mary Taylor is seeking election to the Ohio House, District 43. Taylor is committed to being a strong advocate for Conceal Carry Reform and self-defense rights in the Ohio House.

OFCC PAC believes her election will ensure continued strong support for Ohio CCW initiatives in the House.

All indications point to this as a very close race, where doing a little can help a lot!

Mary Taylor needs your help in this KEY RACE!

Terri Hauenstein is seeking election to the Ohio House, District 68. Hauenstein is committed to being a strong advocate for Conceal Carry Reform and self-defense rights in the Ohio House.

OFCC PAC believes her election will ensure continued strong support for Ohio CCW initiatives in the House.

All indications point to this as a very close race, where doing a little can help a lot!

Terri Hauenstein needs your help in this KEY RACE!

Incumbent Linda Reidelbach of Columbus is seeking a second term to the Ohio House, in the newly redistricted House District 21.

Reidelbach was a major advocate for Conceal Carry Reform and self-defense rights in the Ohio House during her first term. She was a primary sponsor of HB225.

OFCC PAC has been impressed with Linda Reidelbach's voting record on CCW/self-defense-related issues. Her familiarity and experience with HB274, for which she voted yes, ensures continued strong support for Ohio CCW initiatives in the House.

There are indications her opposition has decided to make a campaign issue of her support for Conceal Carry Reform. Columbus residents may soon begin seeing anti-Conceal Carry Reform television ads like the ones Jim Trakas is facing in District 17.

Linda Reidelbach needs your help in this KEY RACE!