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Alliance open carry 'Defense' Walk HUGE contrast to neighboring Youngstown

8:56pm Sunday, November 02, 2003

While the smaller market and proximity to Youngstown likely reduced attendance at this Walk, the event was indeed notable because of its proximity to Youngstown. The city of Alliance and the Alliance Police Department were very supportive of the 40-or-so open carry 'Defense' Walkers who took to the streets Sunday. Alliance police even told Walkers that they had received calls from citizens...

Senator: Conference Committee meeting scheduled

6:30am Sunday, November 02, 2003

While participating in the Youngstown open carry 'Defense' Walk on Nov. 1, Senator March Dann (D) told other Walkers, and the media, that the conferees' first meeting on House Bill 12 will be convened on November 12. While we are disappointed in the three week delay before a meeting, we are glad that it is finally scheduled. Ohioans For Concealed Carry is calling on the committee to act quickly...

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Findlay Courier: They'll tote guns to make a point

6:18pm Saturday, November 01, 2003

November 1, 2003 The long-running debate on whether Ohio citizens should be able to carry concealed guns will take center stage this weekend in downtown Findlay. At 2 p.m. Sunday, supporters of pending concealed carry legislation will march down Main Street -- many with firearms openly displayed. The "Defense Walk" route will be from the Main Street bridge to Lincoln Street and back. Findlay's...

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Youngstown Walkers make new friends, but not with the Chief

6:13pm Saturday, November 01, 2003

Youngstown Police Chief Robert Bush: Arrest them all, let the courts sort it out? Over 100 people, including Senator and HB12 Conference Committeeman Marc Dann (D) participated in Saturday's open carry 'Defense' Walk in Youngstown, which was extensively covered by area media. One Youngstown citizen told Walk organizer Rick Kaleda, "you sure do throw a fun party." But Youngstown Police Chief...

Editorial: Funding for sheriff's office is a necessity

10:56am Saturday, November 01, 2003

October 18, 2003 Ironton Tribune Suddenly, a noise awakens you. Startled from sleep, your mind races at 90 miles per hour as your ears try to decipher the cause of the noise. Within a split second, you realize your worst fears are fast becoming a reality. Someone is breaking into your house. Quickly, you call 911 and then you wait. Click on the "Read More..." link below for more. Halfway across...

Pro-CCW, Anti-Taft Protestors send a strong message in Columbus

7:47am Saturday, November 01, 2003

According to the Toledo Blade, about 25 people took time off work on Thursday to join up in downtown Columbus to send President Bush and the Ohio Republican Party a message: Taxman Taft is a liability for Bush. No CCW in Ohio in 2003, no vote for Bush in 2004? Hey Bob, Bush signed CCW in Texas, why won't you? Sandwiched between groups carrying messages solely supportive or opposing President Bush...

84-year old Ruth Stanton couldn't ''just drive away''

3:42pm Friday, October 31, 2003

Willoughby News-Herald 10/28/2003 Jury selection under way for man accused of stabbing 84-year-old neighbor Jury selection began Monday in the case of a Mayfield Heights man accused of stabbing his elderly female neighbor to death. Yuriy Khanin, 21, a former resident of the Gates Mills Towers apartment complex, killed 84-year-old Ruth Stanton in April 2002 after a robbery gone bad, police said...

News about City of Lorain's treatment of openly armed citizens mixed, of late

2:23pm Friday, October 31, 2003

On Oct. 19, the City of Lorain recently played host to an open carry Potluck Picnic and 'Defense' Walk, and by all accounts, the event went extremely well . Police officers were professional and, for the most part, 100% supportive. One fire truck even blasted their horn in support as they drove by, and that show of support was seen on the 6 o'clock news in Cleveland. Lorain made national news for...