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Raging Against Self-Defense: Anti-gunners react to Do Not Patronize list news...

8:15am Thursday, May 13, 2004

As news of OFCC's Do Not Patronize While Armed list was reported across the state and even across the nation (including USA TODAY ) this week, we have received an increasing amount of emails from people who seem to need a few anger-management classes. The following person didn't have the courage to leave his real name or email address: How pathetic are you people? Let me guess- you are so bitter...

Concealed-carry process goes smoothly in Athens County

7:52am Thursday, May 13, 2004

After initial holdups over a misunderstanding about what was necessary to complete mental health records check (see Athens Co. Sheriff needs help with the definition of ''OR'' , things seem to be moving right along now in Athens Co. May 12, 2004 Athens Messenger Sheriffs' offices throughout Ohio are being accused of approving concealed carry licenses too slowly, but not in Athens County. Ohioans...

States careful about permits, UT researcher says

5:24pm Wednesday, May 12, 2004

May 7, 2004 Toledo Blade All of the states that allow citizens to carry concealed handguns have been careful about issuing permits, Brian Patrick, an assistant professor of communication at the University of Toledo, said during a taping of The Editors television program. Ohio on April 7 became the 46th state with some form of concealed-carry law. No state has issued permits to just anyone, Dr...

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Gunman holds up over half dozen businesses in Warren

5:08pm Wednesday, May 12, 2004

May 11, 2004 WFMJ NBC Ch. 21 Youngstown Employees are in fear after a gunman held up at least a half dozen businesses in Warren. We talked with one woman who quit her job after the confrontation. Employees at The Wet Spot Bar in Warren are in fear that the robber will strike again. Click on the "Read More..." link below for more. A woman we'll call "Gloria" was tending bar when the gunman,...

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Dam breaks in Columbiana County; Fingerprinting begins

3:32pm Wednesday, May 12, 2004

May 12, 2004 (Lisbon) Morning Journal News Fingerprinting of concealed carry applicants to begin LISBON —The first applicants for concealed weapons permits will be getting fingerprinted Thursday, beginning the final step in the process before permits can be issued. County Sheriff David Smith said they’ve begun scheduling applicants to be fingerprinted because the fingerprint scanning equipment is...

Conceal & carry: One month later

7:15am Wednesday, May 12, 2004

Three cheers for a journalist who actually publishes the truth about crime rates and concealed carry reform! May 11, 2004 The Marion Star by Jillian Daley The concealed carry law most likely won't mean the return of twitchy-fingered gunslingers yelling "draw!" at high noon. In fact, crime could get wounded with the adoption of the concealed-carry law in the old Midwest. Ohio legislators passed...

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Another OFCC Section 9 victory – Lorain gun ban proposal killed in committee

5:28pm Tuesday, May 11, 2004

Ohioans For Concealed Carry membership coordinator Dan White attended the Lorain City Council committee meeting Monday, and has reported that a proposed ordinance to ban firearms on all city-owned property is effectively dead. After a reading of the proposed amendment, the microphone was turned over to Lorain law director Mark Provenza. Mr. Provenza read the relevant sections of the ORC,...

Ohio CHL-holder stops robbery; defends lives

5:27pm Tuesday, May 11, 2004

May 11, 2004 Toledo Blade 2 charged in carryout heist foiled by armed store clerk Two men were charged yesterday in the robbery of a West Toledo carryout during which one of them was shot twice by a store employee. Detectives said they issued a warrant charging Jose J. Custodia-Mota, 22, with aggravated robbery. He was taken to Toledo Hospital after being shot once in the leg and once in the...