UPDATE: Mr. Longo has sent Buckeye Firearms Association the complete text of his letter, which includes information EDITED out by the Sandusky Register, with the excuse that the letter was too long. Apparently the newspaper has enough space to publish the names of approximately 2,700 law-abiding citizens' private, confidential (and in some cases erroneous information, but not an extra 130 words from yet another upset reader.

July 17, 2007
Sandusky Register

Public Trust Broken

David Longo
Chief Assistant Public Defender, Huron County

In his Column June 27, Matt Westerhold claims that the Register "never
sought" the battle in which it is embroiled. If that were true, you had
an alternative: not to publish the names of concealed carry permit
holders who hadn't done anything wrong. I'm not suggesting that you
didn't have the right to acquire the names, but publishing them is
another matter. This was specifically forbidden by the same law that gave you access to the names in the first place, and you may indeed be both civilly and criminally liable for your decision.
The Register has also betrayed a public trust. The legislature granted
journalists access to the names for a reason, not to publish the entire
list, but to monitor the sheriffs and report on any irregularities in
issuing the permits. If you found someone with a criminal record or a
history of mental instability on the list, you should report it, and
perhaps include the individual's name. However, to publish the names of
all the permit holders without their consent was reprehensible. Clearly,
the legislature screwed up; they trusted the press.

Click 'Read More' for the entire letter to Sandusky Register Editor Matt Westerhold.

By Chad D. Baus

On July 12, the Hannah News Service reported on the latest Quinnipiac Poll, which found that 61% of Ohioans have no opinion of anti-gun New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, and that his unfavorables are higher than favorables among the rest.

Ohio gun owners have an excellent opportunity to help inform their friends and neighbors about this anti-gun candidate before his threatened independent presidential campaign ever leaves the ground.

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 more violence in Cleveland to the AK-47, these articles should be a part of your required reading!

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