On Friday, we were informed that an anti-concealed carry op-ed, written by "Million" Mommer Lori O'Neill, had been printed in the Cleveland Free Times. The letter is not available online, but we did print one of what will likely be many responses from readers.

Now, thanks to a self-defense rights supporter and Free Times reader, the O'Neill letter has been transcribed, and can be read below.

Commentary by Chad D. Baus inserted in blue.

LESS CITIZEN OPPOSITION MEANS MORE GUNS
By Lori A. O'Neill

While Ohioans sit on the sidelines, the state legislature is preparing to pass HB12, a concealed carry weapons bill (CCW) that will allow permit holders to carry concealed, loaded handguns virtually everywhere in public.

Is this news? It shouldn't be. The General Assembly in Ohio has attempted to pass a concealed carry weapons bill in every session for the past 10 years or so. According to the Ohio Poll conducted periodically by the University of

It's such a weak, flawed argument, it's almost not worth addressing. But not quite...

Eleanor Helper, who told Senators she became an "instant gun control advocate" when her daughter was shot at Case Western University, has written a letter to the Columbus Dispatch editor.

Click on the "Read More..." link below for the letter, and comment.

To Ohio Highway Patrol Superintendant Paul D. McClellan:

In December 2001, OSHP Major J.P. Allen offered defense testimony in the Hamilton County concealed carry ban constitutionality lawsuit, on behalf of the state of Ohio and as your official representive.

In March 2003, OSHP Capt. Bordman testified before the House Committee on Criminal Justice, again as your official representative.

So why were these two men saying completely opposite things? And which one was telling the truth?

Click on the "Read More..." link below for more.