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Ohio gun ban lobbyist admits ''no-guns'' signs won't stop criminals

8:11am Wednesday, January 12, 2005

In the wake of the shooting of Officer Bryan Hurst in a "no-guns" bank , and on the heels of a growing number of victimizations in "no-guns" businesses, gun ban extremist Toby Hoover has finally felt the need to make a statement. Hoover, who fronts what often appears to be a one-woman show at the Ohio Coalition Against Gun Violence, sent a blast email just hours after the latest Fifth Third bank...

Letter to the Editor: Prevent death with concealed weapon

11:23pm Tuesday, January 11, 2005

In response to a misguided second-year economics student's letter to the editor, a Senior at Ohio State University who was there when the bullets began to fly has written an excellent rebuttal, which has been published in the University newspaper: January 10, 2005 The (OSU) Lantern I would like to respond to Kent Cherny's Jan. 3 comments regarding the Damage Plan concert, where four people were...

Three dead in TDOT garage shooting; ODOT insists on garage lot signs

11:12pm Tuesday, January 11, 2005

Coming on the heels of two high-profile sexual assaults committed against defenseless women on Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) rest stop property, and after several reports of improperly placed signs incorrectly informing CHL-holders that they were not allowed to carry in rest stop parking areas, ODOT clarified its CCW policy with regard to Ohio rest stops. ODOT's Assistant Legal Counsel...

One less sign on the Skyline!

6:00am Tuesday, January 11, 2005

Discriminatory "no-guns" signs are posted at Cincinnati-basedSkyline Chili's across Ohio. But thanks to the actions of a couple of hungry patrons in Columbus, there may be some light on the horizon... Submitted to OhioCCW.org by Craig G.: A friend of mine and I, (both of us CHL holders) have been eating lunch at the Skyline Chili on Rome-Hilliard Rd. on the west side of Columbus for a year or so...

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Hamilton Co.: 'Secret shopper' program will test county employees

6:00am Monday, January 10, 2005

January 5, 2005 Cincinnati Enquirer Hamilton County employees will soon begin putting themselves in their customers' shoes as part of a "secret shopper" program. A social worker might visit the building department to find out how to get a permit for a new deck, or a budget analyst might call Job and Family Services to ask how to become a foster parent. Hamilton County Commissioner Pat DeWine...

Letter to the Editor: Ohioans have legal right to bear arms

6:00am Sunday, January 09, 2005

January 05, 2005 Columbus Dispatch I respond to Lyman Duncan Jr.’s Dec. 24 letter about Columbus City Councilman Michael Mentel’s desire to ban guns. When he was sworn in as councilman, I’ll bet Mentel swore to honor and protect the Ohio Constitution. He needs to read it, especially Section 4, which states, "The people have the right to bear arms for their defense and security." Think about that...

Advertiser on Cleveland Plain Dealer’s abusive CHL-list: ''Don't email me''

6:00am Saturday, January 08, 2005

Frustrated with continued abuse of the media access loophole by the Cleveland Plain Dealer, an OFCC supporter tried new angle at expressing displeasure with Cleveland Plain Dealer: He complained to the advertisers who are sponsoring the pages... -----Original Message----- Date: Mon Dec 27 14:13:03 2004 Subject: Re: Permits issued to carry concealed firearms in Northeastern Ohio ...I posted a...

Letter to the Editor: Not looking to play pseudo-cops, robbers

5:00am Saturday, January 08, 2005

January 5, 2005 Cleaveland Plain Dealer In response to John J. Myers' Dec. 28 letter, "Gun bans don't ensure safety": I must speak out on behalf of gun owners who are not vigilantes waiting for the opportunity to pull our weapons out and shoot potential criminals. In places such as bars and banks, which often leave people tightly packed into a small space, the last thing that I want is to be...