By Chad D. Baus

The Youngstown Vindicator is reporting that Trumbull County prosecutor Dennis Watkins has instructed the sheriff not to allow journalists to copy the confidential records of concealed handgun llicense (CHL) holders, and has asked Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann to clarify how information about those who have licenses can be released under an amendment to Ohio's concealed carry law media access loophole.

From the story:

If Sheriff Thomas Altiere releases information to the media when the law prohibits it, the sheriff and media could be open to civil penalties, Watkins said Monday.

The current law prohibits the release of information about permit holders to the public.

However, an amendment that becomes effective Saturday gives journalists the right to view the name, county of residence and date of birth of each person for whom the sheriff has issued, suspended or revoked a license.

Buckeye Firearms Association Chairman Jim Irvine was interviewed by FOX News for a story about Mayor Frank Jackson's proposal for a new state gun control law.

The segment aired several times on Tuesday, September 25th in various forms. The comprehensive version aired during the 6:00p.m. evening news hour with Brit Hume.

Click here to view the FOX News story online.

On Wednesday, September 26th, Jim was a guest on "Call the Cops" with host John Ligato. They discussed Cleveland's crime problems and the laws relating to firearms, and the attention Hi-Point firearms has received including a recent Plain Dealer article .

The show starts after the news in the 9:00 hour and runs till 10:00 and is broadcast on WHKW AM 1220 in Cleveland and simulcast on WHKZ AM 1440 in Warren Ohio.