In light of the poorly researched editorial published by Crain's Cleveland Business, opposing concealed carry reform, we thought it might be wise to revisit an article published by Crain's' mid-state counterpart, Columbus Business First, last July.

Unlike the editorial writers at Crain's, the Business First writer obviously researched this issue in depth before writing the article, and weighed the cost vs. benefit to business argument well.

Click here to read the entire article from Columbus Business First.

A pro-CCW letter to the editor has been printed in the Findlay Courier.

While we cannot concur with the writer's praise for Rep. Brinkman (he placed a principled, but counter-productive vote against HB12), and while we know Rep. Seitz is a friend of concealed carry reform efforts, the letter does a good job of referencing other states to point out that HB12 will only be hurt by the addition of restrictive amendments.

Since the Courier doesn't print their letters online, an archived copy is available by clicking on the "Read More..." link below.

On March 24, Crain's Cleveland Business published an editorial opposing the reformation of concealed carry laws in Ohio. This editorial bore striking similarity to a letter printed in multiple Ohio papers over the past three weeks, written by Lori O'Neill, president of the "Million" Mom March chapter of greater Cleveland.

In the editorial, Crain's editors admitted that they were a bit "far afield" when they decided to take a position on HB12. We hope that, in the future, Crain's would better research the facts before offering businesses advice on matters outside their realm of expertise. Echoing a one-sided letter to the editor from an anti-gun activist did not serve Crain's subscribers in the professional manner they are accustomed to.

OFCC has submitted a response, and we hope Crain's will be good enough to publish. The piece will be published on this website after Crain's has had adequate time to make use of it.

Click on the "Read More..." link below to read the entire editorial.