On Thanksgiving Day, the Columbus Dispatch printed an embarrassing (for them) editorial about concealed carry that can be found by clicking here (subscription site - paid access only or you can read our archived version by clicking the "Read More..." link below.

The incredibly flawed editorial suggests that the Buckeye State Sheriff's Association supports HB274 because they would profit from the licensure fees.

Anyone who bothered to read the bill would know that this is absolute hogwash. According to HB274, as passed by the House, sheriffs are required to create a special fund, and the proceeds can only be used to run the license process and firearm safety training.

The Dispatch editors can be written at letters@dispatch.com. As always when writing letters to the editor, they are more likely to be printed if they are short, and especially if you live in the Dispatch's distribution area.

OFCC PAC Commentary:
Shouldn't it be a requirement that persons employed on editorial boards of newspapers actually know what they're talking about?

Anyone who desires to honestly report on this issue wouldn't go to these lengths to lie about the contents of the bill.