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Editorial: The Ohio Constitution is so clear [on CCW]

6:54am Friday, March 14, 2003

The Canton Repository has printed their second pro-concealed carry reform article this week. This time, it's in the form of an editorial representing the paper's official view. The paper uses the Ohio Constitution as their backbone, and recognizes the clarity of Article I, Section 4, quoting it in their piece. They even go so far are recognize those who believe that even HB12's restrictions may...

Is no CCW news good news for these Ohio newspapers?

1:06pm Thursday, March 13, 2003

When Ohio's ban on CCW was ruled unconstitutional in a Hamilton County court last year, OFCC took note of a number of media outlets which were largely silent on the story. When a Democrat judge from Seneca County became the third Ohio court to rule Ohio's CCW ban unconstitutional, we pointed out that many major Ohio newspapers failed to so much as mention the ruling. In spite of this history, who...

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Alliance Review highlights rural vs. urban CCW debate

12:22pm Thursday, March 13, 2003

In their coverage of the passage of HB12, the Alliance Review brings the issue of rural vs. urban voting on concealed carry reform to light. "Supporters said the issue is important and beneficial to both rural and urban areas, but agreed there is a lot of support for the issue in rural areas, saying that in rural areas, police cannot be everywhere. According to state Rep. Keith Faber, R-Celina,...

Toledo Blade: Hidden-gun proposal gains in House

12:10pm Thursday, March 13, 2003

The Toledo Blade has written an article on the passage of HB12, and borrowed a headline from Toledoan Toby Hoover (Ohio Coalition Against Gun Violence) to describe this legislation as a bill that would allow "hidden guns" to be carried by Ohioans. "How can any member of this House, man or woman, vote yes when the Ohio State Patrol says the bill imperils every member of that 1,500-member force?"...

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Columbus Dispatch: Handgun legislation heads to Ohio Senate

11:28am Thursday, March 13, 2003

Ohioans who want to carry concealed handguns for their protection will turn their attention to the state Senate now that the House again has voted to allow county sheriffs to issue permits to qualified individuals 21 or older. "I expect to handle it expeditiously,'' Senate President Doug White, R-Manchester, said. "We had a full, honest, open, aggressive debate on it late last year. I expect we'...

Dayton Daily News: House passes gun bill

10:39am Thursday, March 13, 2003

"The Ohio House on Wednesday voted 69-28 for legislation giving Ohioans the right to carry concealed handguns in their purses, jackets, cars and elsewhere. The Senate now takes up the issue. Senate President Doug White, R-Manchester, said he expects quick action, with a floor vote coming within three weeks. White said he doesn’t know if the two chambers would be as far apart this time. The Senate...

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Gannett News Svc: Concealed weapons measure easily passes House

10:27am Thursday, March 13, 2003

The Lancaster Eagle-Gazette* has printed an article, written by Leo Shane III, on Mar. 12's vote, which includes an yet another interesting quote from Sen. President Doug White. "Senate President Doug White, R-Manchester, said he expects a vote on the controversial measure in the next two or three weeks, even if Gov. Bob Taft continues to oppose it. 'I don't expect it to take long,' he said. 'I...

Clev. Plain Dealer: House again votes to let Ohioans carry concealed handguns

10:15am Thursday, March 13, 2003

The Ohio House once again passed a bill yesterday that would allow most Ohioans to carry concealed handguns. It was the second time in a year that representatives passed such a bill, this time by a vote of 69-28, and the second time the governor expressed his intent to veto the House proposal. Senate President Doug White said that he has been in touch with Taft's office and that it may yet be...