Two recent webpolls reveal there is strong support for issues that Ohioans For Concealed Carry is callign on the Ohio General Assembly to address in future legislation.

For the past week, the Fremont News Messenger has been polling readers on whether or not the City of Clyde should be allowed to ban concealed weapons in their parks. At present, the poll is running 92% against the City of Clyde. Interested readers can still vote or view updated results in the poll at the lower-right corner of the News-Messenger website.

Meanwhile, in Dayton, the Daily News is conducting its own poll on whether or not readers believe concealed handgun license records (they incorrectly call them concealed carry permits) should be available to the public. After two days of voting, totals are running 88% against making the records public information. Less than 1% are supportive of Governor Taft's Media Access Loophole.

When an Indiana newspaper polled its readers, and got similar results, it reversed plans to publish a list of Ft. Wayne-area license-holders. Is it any wonder abusive newspapers like the Cleveland Plain Dealer refused to ask their readers if this information is something they desire before publishing the names of these law-abiding Ohioans who simply wish to protect themselves and their families?

Although not scientific, these two polls should certainly send a message to Columbus that a majority of constituents want to see these problems fixed, and soon.

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Every so often, it's good to remind ourselves just how uninformed our opponents truly are. OFCC PAC Commentary provided in blue.

May 23, 2005
Port Clinton News Herald

At last, someone with good sense has stood up and said enough; "Stay out of our parks when carrying arms!" and refusing to back down when confronted by the so-called hidden gun carriers.

Yes, if you're a non-gun owner who likes having your tax dollars wasted on lawsuits over issues that have no bearing on your daily life, and that even the state attorney general says are essentially a waste of money, the City of Clyde is the place for you!

This gun thing is an ego booster for those who believe they are superior to the rest of us because they have a gun in their back pocket.

Yes, those little 5' women who are wisely concerned about having a 250 lb. sexual predator attack them while jogging on a secluded trail sure are egomaniacs.

They claim defense. Are they going to walk around for the rest of their lives with their finger on the trigger to get in the first shot if someone decides they're worth shooting? The truth is they are more apt to die at their own hand than the rest of us poor peons carrying slingshots.

And your ridiculous predictions are based on what real world evidence?

There is an old saying, "Live by the sword, die by the sword."

There is also another "old saying" from the Bible. In Luke 22:36, Jesus told his disciples, who were about to depart on a dangerous journey: "But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and if you don't have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one."

There is one of these loose in Toledo strutting around daring police to take exception. Talk about ego! He has placed himself in the position that if he did shoot someone it could be called premeditated murder. He has bragged that he would have an armed party in a Toledo park! I wrote Mayor Ford to get himself a big net to throw over this guy before he harms or kills an innocent child.

Ford didn't quite take your advice on throwing the book at Bruce Beatty. Instead, he ordered police to charge Beatty with a minor misdemeanor for violating a park rule. Beatty's firearm wasn't even confiscated. Several other persons were also armed and in the park that day, and were not charged. Oh, and did we mention no one was shot?

Parks are for pleasure and children, not wackos with guns.

Yes, please tell that to the thousands upon thousands of criminals who Democrat Sen. Ray Miller says are lurking in the parks every year.

Our near neighbor, Clyde, has taken the sensible stand and not backing down before the cry of rights. Hang in there, Clyde! Good for you, we back you to the limit.

William S. Lewis
Port Clinton

That's easy to say for a guy who isn't helping pay Clyde's legal bills, isn't it?

Although gun ban extremists often suggest that rural people have no need to bear arms for self-defense because crime rates are low where they live, the Ironton Tribune is reporting that area residents have much to be concerned about when it comes to crime these days.

From the story:

They say when it rains, it pours and perhaps no one can understand the truth of that adage right now better than residents in the Village of Athalia.

A week ago, the village's police department was closed in a cost-cutting move. A few days later, village officials turned out the street lights because there was no money to pay the bill.

Now, residents are up in arms because of reports that an alleged child molester is moving into the small community. Athalia residents say any one of the three issues is a cause for concern. Together, no police, no street lights and fear for safety is a cocktail for disaster.

All across Lawrence County, residents are concerned about budget cuts that have resulted in either law enforcement layoffs or have prevented their communities from hiring badly needed additional officers.

This year the villages of Athalia, Proctorville and South Point have all laid off police officers - although Proctorville's force deduction was due to decreased traffic in the village, Mayor Jim Buchanan said.

Other municipalities, including Ironton, Chesapeake, Hanging Rock and Coal Grove, have not laid off any officers, but officials there said they wish they could put more cops on the streets, but lack the funds to do so.

Meanwhile, residents wonder who is living beside them and, if they need help, who will come to help them.

The Tribune goes on to provide quotes which suggest more people are realizing the old OFCC adage that "only you can protect you":...

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

Cincinnati's WCPO.com is reporting on a crime spree in the Tri-state that apparently targets owners and employees of Chinese restaurants. According to the news station, the crime spree spans three counties and the past month-and-a-half.

Crimes have been reported in Mason in Warren County; Liberty Township in Butler County; and in Springfield Township, Price Hill and Norwood in Hamilton County.

In that period police have received calls that two suspects have either followed or have been waiting for their victims to come home.

Police are looking for two African American male suspects who appear to follow a pattern of carefully observing their intended victims at the restaurants as well as where they live.

The suspects have allegedly pulled guns on their victims and taken off with tens of thousands of dollars in cash.

Yee Ling Chan's mother was robbed three weeks ago and now she is asking for the Tri-state's help.

"This is ridiculous," said Chan. "These people are just trying to make money like everyone else. People need to call police if they see anything and help your community."

Many of the targets have been women, but last Tuesday a man in Mason was robbed.

Once again we have a news account of criminals who are specifically targeting, researching, and stalking victims they have identified as having something they want, and who they know are less likely to be able to defend themselves when attacked.

Didn't certain editors tell us criminals aren't smart enough for this type of plotting before publishing our names in their newspaper?

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Yet another eye-opening study course has been added to the OFCC PAC Education Guide.

From: NRA-ILA: The Second Amendment

On December 17, 2004, the U.S. Department of Justice published an exhaustive Second Amendment memorandum. It concludes without reservation that "the Second Amendment secures a personal right of individuals, not a collective right that may only be invoked by a State or a quasi-collective right restricted to those persons who serve in organized militia units."

Many people have heard about this definitive analysis, but probably few have read the actual report. It's exhaustive and convincing. For hard core Second Amendment supporters, it's a must read. This is an historic document that will influence the interpretation of the Second Amendment for decades to come.

MEMORANDUM OPINION FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: The Second Amendment secures a right of individuals generally, not a right of States or a right restricted to persons serving in militias.

A link to the full paper can be accessed in the OFCC PAC Education Guide - it's time for class!