By Chad D. Baus

Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory has gone to great lengths over the years to prove his anti-gun, anti-self defense creds.

As a State Senator, Mark Mallory spoke out against persons who participated in open carry 'Defense Walk' demonstrations (they were protesting an Ohio Supreme Court ruling upholding what was then a 100 year-old ban on concealed carry) and voted against the restoration of the Constitutional right to bear arms for self-defense in the Buckeye State.

After being term-limited out of the Senate, and being elected Mayor of Cincinnati, Mallory was asked to be the honorary starter of a local 5k race. He embarrased himself by refusing to use a starter pistol, citing the "symbolism" involved. As mayor, he has also joined forces with New York Mayor Bloomberg's efforts to bankrupt the same American firearms manufacturers who are supplying our troops, and protested legislation that makes gun laws uniform across the state.

Additionally, as the Cincinnati Enquirer noted this week, he proactively acted to endanger everyone who works in or visits Cincinnati City Hall by weakening security measures after taking office in late 2005.

According to the news story, the City Council has finally acted to reverse his irresponsible actions.

Buckeye Firearms Association Legislative Chair Ken Hanson delivered testimony Thursday before the House Criminal Justice Committee in support of 'Castle Doctrine' legislation currently receiving consideration in both the House and Senate.

Following is the complete testimony delivered on behalf of Buckeye Firearms Association on HB264/SB184.