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Dayton Daily News publishes final report on CHL Records Roundtable
Submitted by cbaus on Sun, 05/22/2005 - 14:49.On May 5, the Dayton Daily News asked about 20 people to participate in a roundtable discussion about the issues of concealed handgun licenses and the public's right to know vs. an individual's right to privacy. The roundtable was part of a national effort sponsored by the Associated Press Managing Editors to encourage newspapers to discuss open government and freedom of information issues with their communities. The Dayton Daily News was the first newspaper in the country to present a roundtable under this program.
The day after the event, the newspaper published an Associated Press story, much of which had been written prior to the event, along with a promise of more complete coverage in the future.
On Sunday May 22, the newspaper published a rather dry recap. Aside from an op-ed by columnist Eddie Roth, the coverage appears to have been an attempt at simply republishing what took place, in the form of a page carrying an edited transcript, and a story listing selected excerpts, two video clips, and an online poll. But as longtime readers will probably not find surprising, even the DDN's best attempt at balance reveals bias.
DAYTON DAILY NEWS' TRANSCRIPT:
Open government roundtable: "Should permits to carry concealed weapons be open to the public?" - "Complete Transcript"
OFCC Note: Although the headline says "read the complete transcript", the observant reader will note that in the introductory description the paper admits this is an "edited" transcript. Although we can’t know what all they left out, it is evident that the transcript does not include the words of moderator Dr. Richard D. Stock. As such, some may find this format to be a difficult read.
COMMUNITY DISCUSSION:
Privacy versus the right to know: "Should names of those who have permits to carry a concealed weapon be public?" - "Selected Excerpts"
OFCC Note: Why it was necessary to further edit the already edited transcript we aren’t quite sure....
COMMENTARY:
Eddie Roth: Roundtable discussion revealed common interests - Opinion Editorial
OFCC Note: Perhaps it was the fact that a large majority of the people on the panel and in the audience (including every member of law enforcement present) said these records should be kept private is what has Mr. Roth seeking common ground. But, of course, in the end, he still comes down on the side of the minority.
OTHER:
OFCC Note: Clearly, the majority of people on the panel supported keeping the records private, and closing the Media Access Loophole...
OFCC Note: So far, totals are running in the 85th-percentile AGAINST making these records public. And less than one percent believe the Media Access Loophole is an acceptable alternative.
For much more complete coverage from OFCC:
OFCC participates in roundtable on concealed carry and privacy
One more thing before I leave to serve my country…
Submitted by cbaus on Sun, 05/22/2005 - 08:47.----------Original Message----------
Date: Fri 20 May 2005
From: Justin S.
Subject: Letter to Business Owners
Hi,
I am an NRA instructor and teach the CCW course. I am deploying to Afghanistan
on Sunday as a Captain in the Army. Before I leave, I wanted to leave something
to help continue the fight for the right to bear arms.
Although I see a lot of the "No weapons" signs coming down, I still see a lot of them up. I think most
of these businesses are ignorant about guns and will not take the time to research their decision (or visit your website). I wrote a letter to them that I would like as many people as possible to have access to. I’d like to know if you would be willing to post it on the OhioCCW website so that other Ohioans can download and distribute it?
Thanks,
Justin
Click here to download Justin’s letter.
Click here for a vast amount of other resources that can help you have the info you need to get these signs down!
OFCC is proud of our many members and supporters who serve in our nation's armed forces, or in civilian jobs which compliment the war on terror. Godspeed, Justin.
Zogby Poll on Terrorism and Guns
Submitted by cbaus on Sun, 05/22/2005 - 08:42.Since the 9/11 tragedy, anti-gun forces have tried to use the threat of terrorism to disarm law-abiding sportsmen and gun owners.
Asked whether they agreed or disagreed that banning guns would reduce the threat from terrorists, poll respondents disagreed by a margin of 75 percent. Only one in five supported the notion, and five percent were not sure. Zogby polled 1,009 likely voters chosen at random nationwide with a margin error of plus/minus 3.2 percent.
CCW news from the States
Submitted by cbaus on Sun, 05/22/2005 - 08:40.D.C.: Senate to pursue gun ownership law for city
Some Senate Republicans are preparing to launch an assault on the District's gun laws. Senators Kay Bailey Hutchison and John Cronyn of Texas and George Allen of Virginia are signing on as sponsors of the District of Columbia Personal Protection Act of 2005. The measure would repeal the District's prohibition against most private handgun ownership. It's similar to a measure with 123 co-sponsors in the House. Supporters of the measure say the legislation will restore the Second Amendment rights of District residents guaranteed by the Constitution. District business leaders joined the city's elected officials last May to help turn back similar legislation. They cited D-C's high homicide rate and problems with youth violence in opposing the measure.
MI: Improvements to CCW law proposed; opponents singing same old song
One by one, they brought their opinions to the microphone. There was the Ionia County woman who wants the right to carry a concealed pistol on school grounds. And the Detroit woman who believes allowing guns around children could lead to tragedy.
In the end, strong feelings were the only common thread among nearly 50 people who testified Friday during a Senate hearing on the state's concealed weapons laws, held at the Caledonia Sportsman's Club.
MN: Handgun Bill Goes To The Governor
A bill allowing more law-abiding Minnesotans to legally carry a handgun easily passed the House on Wednesday and now goes to Gov. Tim Pawlenty, who said he will sign it. The Republican-controlled House voted 86-47 to reinstate the so-called conceal-carry law, which has been overturned by the courts. The 2003 law allowed adults with a clean record, no mental illness and proper training to get a permit to carry a gun. After the courts struck down the law, citing the procedure by which it was passed, the state reverted to a more restrictive system where sheriffs and police chiefs had more authority to refuse a permit application. Last week, the DFL-controlled Senate voted 44-21 for identical legislation reinstating the law. That means the House and Senate versions won't have to be reconciled and the bill goes straight to Pawlenty's desk.
PA: Intruder shot at North Side food bank
A food bank supervisor on the North Side shot and wounded an intruder who apparently brandished a screwdriver when confronted in the freezer area. Kenneth Mathews, 45, of Sedgwick Street in Manchester was arraigned at Allegheny General Hospital on charges of burglary, robbery, possession of instruments of crime and fictitious reports to law enforcement. Police said Mathews lied to police by telling an officer he was shot during a drive-by. In fact, police said, Mathews had broken into the Love Food Bank, a subsidiary of Bethel Assembly of Pittsburgh, in the 2400 block of California Avenue. In an affidavit, police said William Zapf encountered Mathews about 10 p.m. Mathews was armed with the screwdriver he had used to break into the food bank. Mathews shoved Zapf "nearly to the ground," police said. "Zapf was in fear for his safety. Zapf shot Mathews in apparent self-defense," the affidavit said. The Rev. Gregory Hammond of the Bethel Assembly of God church said Zapf was a hunter and sportsman and carried a registered handgun.
Canada: Crime rate 66% higher in Prairie Provinces than in 4 bordering US states
Submitted by cbaus on Sun, 05/22/2005 - 08:37.April 26, 2005
News Release
Today, Saskatchewan M.P., Garry Breitkreuz, Conservative Firearms Critic, released two Library of Parliament research papers that concluded:
- ”Comparing average crime rates for 2003 in the three prairie provinces and in the four bordering states as presented in the report for those crimes that are similarly defined and measured in both countries, we found that, in total, both violent and property crime rates were two thirds higher in the Canadian prairie provinces than in the four border states. Average crime rates were higher in the Canadian Prairies for all crimes with comparable definitions and statistics in the U.S.A.: Homicide – 1.1x higher; Aggravated assault, assault with a weapon and attempted murder – 1.5 x higher; Robbery – 2.1x higher; Breaking and Entering – 2.3x higher; and Motor Vehicle Theft – 3.2x higher.”
"These two reports expose two Liberal deceptions; one, that Canadian gun laws reduce crime; and two, that more legally-owned guns results in more crime."
