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Pro-Gun Punditry: Wednesday's Buckeye State Roundabout

By Chris Chumita

There are more stories pertaining to our gun rights in Ohio then we can possibly draw attention to with individual daily commentary. But they are all worthy of mention.

What follows is our review of headlines from around the state though a pro-gun rights lens.

From another home invasion in Cleveland to the release of "The Great New Orleans Gun Grab", these articles should be a part of your required reading!

Click "Read More..." for several days of headlines accompanied by short, concise pro-gun analysis.

(Another) Ohio CHL-holder protects own life when robbed

The Cleveland Plain Dealer recently reported that another Ohio concealed handgun license-holder was able to defend himself when his business was robbed.

And the last line of the story deserves attention from legislators who have inexplicably stalled Ohio's Castle Doctrine legislation for the past several months.

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From the story:

    Bedford Heights -- A store owner shot a robbery suspect in the head at 7:15 p.m. Thursday at the Northfield Food Mart, on Northfield Road, police said.

    The robber later identified as Roddy Prophet, 27, of Maple Heights, walked into the store and demanded money, according to witnesses. A clerk ran from the store and the owner retreated toward the door as the robber grabbed the money.

    Police said when Prophet started toward the door the owner shot twice striking him once in the head. Prophet ran from the store and collapsed in a parking lot two blocks away.

    He was flown to MetroHealth Medical Center where he is listed in critical condition.

    Police said the owner has a concealed carry permit.

    The city prosecutor will determine if any charges will be filed in the case. (emphasis added)

Armed men ignore sign and rob UDF store near my home

By John Fenton

According to news reports, a United Dairy Farmers convenience store a few blocks from our home was robbed just before midnight last night by three masked men. The good news is that no one was hurt in the robbery.

The most shocking part of this story is that in addition to violating several state and federal felony statutes, they ignored the small "No Weapons" signed displayed on the window next to the entrance door. It appears that the criminals, intent on committing armed robbery, didn't care about UDF's rights as a property owner.

And they are apparently not alone.

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