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Column: The logic behind concealed weapon proposal eludes me

1:04pm Thursday, April 10, 2003

On April 10, Columbus community newspaper ThisWeek published an editorial opposing the reformation of concealed carry laws in Ohio, entitled "The logic behind concealed weapon proposal eludes me". Logic isn't the only thing that eludes the author, a Mr. Vince Dunbar . Truth and fact seem to stray far afield as well. UPDATE! OFCC President Jeff Garvas submitted a response, which was published in...

Sean Penn’s downtown lunch marred by car, gun theft

12:53pm Thursday, April 10, 2003

This isn't Ohio CCW news, but it's too good to pass up: When actor Sean Penn's wife (actress Robin Wright Penn, of The Princess Bride fame) and her kids were the victims of a carjacking in 1996, Penn spoke out about his desire for justice for the bad guys . Now, we have learned he believes in self-defense with a hand gun as well, in spite of his vocal opposition to the self-defense actions...

Senate President Doug White to attend open reception April 14

2:28pm Tuesday, April 08, 2003

Hamilton County Commissioner Phil Heimlich has announced that Senate President Doug White will attend a special reception in Hamilton County, which is open to the public. While the subject of both men's presentations will be the State of Ohio's current fiscal crisis, this is a great opportunity for pro-concealed carry reformers to meet Sen. White, to thank him for his support for HB12, and to...

Multiple restraining orders fail to restrain; Hamilton County woman dies

11:26am Tuesday, April 08, 2003

Stephen Chancey met and married his third wife, Joyce, at the Sharonville Alcoholics Anonymous meetings both attended. That's also where he killed her, shooting her six times when, as she was divorcing him, she had the nerve to show up there after he told her to stay away. Chancey's third marriage, like his first two, crumbled after his wife accused him of abusing her. Joyce Lynn Chancey, 44,...

Letter to the Editor: Gov. Taft reneged on campaign promises

11:08am Tuesday, April 08, 2003

The Cincinnati Enquirer has printed a letter to the editor which expresses frustration about Taft's failure to act on campaign promises, including concealed-carry reform. Click here to read the letter in the Cincinnati Enquirer , or on the "Read More..." link below for an archived version. Gov. Taft reneged on campaign promises Gov. Taft will never fool me again. After reading his rebuttal ("...

Cincinnati Enquirer: Dial 911 & Your Neighbor Dies

10:03am Tuesday, April 08, 2003

This editorial in the Cincinnati Enquirer, "Killing: Response too late" , illustrates yet again, the horrible truth that only you can defend you. Cincinnati Police and 911 dispatchers fouled up yet another emergency call, and the victim is dead.

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Letter to the Editor: Laws should not make law-abiding citizens defenseless

9:37am Tuesday, April 08, 2003

The Canton Repository has printed yet another pro-CCW letter to the editor. On March 14, the editors of the Repository adopted a pro-HB12 position on the editorial page, and the paper has printed several pro-CCW letters and a pro-CCW op-ed column as well. Click here to read the letter in the Repository , or on the "Read More..." link below for an archived version. Laws should not make law-abiding...

Will Taft use a litmus test for high court nominee?

10:55am Friday, April 04, 2003

On March 31, we reported that some lawmakers are pressuring Gov. Taft to consider race when replacing Justice Deborah Cook on high court . Taft spokesman Orest Holubec said the administration has actively sought minority applicants. But will Gov. Taft use anything other than qualifications to make his decision? John Holschuh, president of the Cincinnati Bar Association, thinks so. "The seat will...