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BIG MISUNDERSTANDING: Henry Bierce Co. pulls ''no guns'' signs

2:45pm Tuesday, March 30, 2004

Ohioans For Concealed Carry is happy to report that the Henry Bierce Company has removed their "no guns" signs, just two days after we first reported on the signs' existence. According to a store representative, the whole thing was based on a big misunderstanding. Representatives from the Henry Bierce Co. recently attended an informational meeting held by the Tallmadge Chamber of Commerce. At...

Crain's Cleveland Business publishes anti-self-defense editorial as ''news''

11:52am Tuesday, March 30, 2004

On March 24, 2003 Crain's Cleveland Business published an editorial opposing the reformation of concealed carry laws in Ohio. This editorial bore striking similarity to a letter printed in multiple Ohio papers , written by Lori O'Neill, president of the "Million" Mom March chapter of greater Cleveland. In that 2003 editorial, Crain's editors admitted that they were "a bit far afield" when they...

To apply, prepare to spill the beans

11:19am Tuesday, March 30, 2004

March 28, 2004 Youngstown Vindicator by Patricia Meade YOUNGSTOWN — Let's say you're in your 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, whatever, and moved a lot over the years — can you list each and every address going back to age 18? Well, Ohio's application for a license to carry a concealed handgun requires such a list. The three-page application is now available online at the Ohio attorney general's Web site, www...

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OFCC puts Section 9 violators on notice

7:01pm Monday, March 29, 2004

From the moment the first reports of counties or municipalities passing concealed carry bans on public property broke, Ohioans For Concealed Carry has been informing our website readers that these laws were a violation of Section 9 of House Bill 12. As of this week, the violators are also being put on notice. Below is a copy of a letter served to the City of Chardon, Ohio. Similar letters are...

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BSSA Exec. Dir.: Sheriffs have ''duty under law'' to accept apps April 8

11:36am Monday, March 29, 2004

In recent days, there have been more and more reports of Ohio sheriffs who claim to be having problems meeting the April 8 start-date for Ohio's new concealed handgun licensure law. The Cuyahoga Co. sheriff's office is telling citizens they won't take applications until their new office space is prepared, perhaps around the end of May. In Shelby Co., the sheriff is attempting to add an additional...

Lesson: Train before you pack a gun

10:28am Monday, March 29, 2004

Across Ohio, thousands of men and women are eager to be armed Youngstown Vindicator March 28, 2004 by Patricia Meade BOARDMAN — "Hold up your trigger finger, look at it and tell yourself: This is my gun's safety." Firearms instructor Bob Magnuson's words echoed in my head as I stood in front of the bedroom mirror and practiced drawing my .357-caliber Magnum Ruger from its brand-new holster. The...

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Another day, another advocation of law-breaking by gun ban extremists

9:45am Monday, March 29, 2004

For 150 years, Ohio law has disarmed defenseless citizens and protected criminals from the possibility of encountering an armed victim. During that time, pro-gun groups never advocated breaking the law. Rather, Ohioans For Concealed Carry, the Second Amendment Foundation, The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, and the National Rifle Association fought for reform - in the Ohio...

Letter to OFCC: ''Do not patronize Super America''

7:44am Monday, March 29, 2004

The following was submitted to www.ohioccw.org by an Ohio law enforcement officer and OFCC supporter. Super America gas station 5984 Sawmill Rd in Columbus has posted a sign prohibiting firearms. Below is my letter to the store manager.... Store Manager Super America 5984 Sawmill Rd. Columbus, OH 43017 I am a regular patron of your store, buying gasoline there at least once a week. When I entered...