Lima brought out a healthy mix of its finest citizens in record Walk numbers yesterday. Men and women, people young and old, families with children, persons from multiple ethnic backgrounds - about 150 people participated in the Lima open carry 'Defense' Walk.

Links to post-Walk media coverage as they appeared:

Toledo Blade: Concealed-carry allies take to the streets

Lima News: Lima gun owners protest court ruling; 150 turn out for Defense Walk supporting the right to carry concealed weapons

Drivers honked car horns and waved, or gave a thumbs-up sign, to Walkers in Xenia yesterday.

Here is a quick summary from Walk organizer Larry Moore:

WKEF said about 100 people walked in downtown Xenia supporting concealed carry and vividly demonstrating the clear options of open carry on the street versus the many advantages of concealed carry. Media coverage included all the local television stations, Dayton Daily News, and local press. WHIO Channel 7 (CBS), WDTN Channel 2 (ABC) and WRGT Fox 45/WKEF (NBC) had TV cameras on site at assembly point. Channel 2 followed the walk along the route. All aired reports on the evening news. I have also been told Channel 7 had it on the Monday morning news.

Listed below are links to post-Walk media coverage:

Dayton Daily News: Concealed-weapon backers show discontent at rally
The DDN literally refused to cover the news of the scheduled Xenia Walk in advance, because editors didn't want to promote and encourage attendance. And we thought their purpose was to cover the news...

Xenia Gazette: Marchers demonstrate rights

They forgot the red carpet. But Gahanna's mayor and police chief had pretty much everything else covered for the 100+ Walkers who came to town Sunday for their open carry demonstration.

Here is a quick summary from Walk Organizer Gerard Valentino:

"Although 'official' numbers showed 111 walkers, the actual number including some spouses and children was closer to 125.
Along the route, several cars honked and gave a thumbs up or yelled words of encouragement.

Several people walked without firearms, there were young and more seasoned walkers, men and woman, two dogs and one baby stroller, so we had a diverse representation. There was even a surprise arrival. Co-organizer Bob Maroldy arranged for an aerial display of support by having a bright yellow plane circle the area pulling a banner with a slogan 'SUPPORT YOUR RIGHT FOR SELF-DEFENSE'. It was a nice touch and added that little something extra to the event.

Our walk was the lead story on Channel 4 news at 6 p.m. and they fairly portrayed our message.