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Measure limits weapons on the job to Zanesville police

3:08pm Tuesday, March 09, 2004

Zanesville City Council avoids Section 9 violation, but still acts to disarm employees. Earlier discussions had included possibility of a wider ban. March 9, 2004 Zanesville Times-Recorder ZANESVILLE -- Zanesville police officers will be the only city employees carrying firearms on the job, as the result of an ordinance passed Monday night by city council. The measure was required in light of the...

Seatbelts, extinguishers, and firearms

2:50pm Tuesday, March 09, 2004

Passerby's heroics key to rescue MANSFIELD -- A passing motorist armed with a pocket knife, a fire extinguisher and a cell phone might have helped save a life Monday morning. Highway Patrol reminds motorists of importance of wearing seat belts ZANESVILLE - "We're telling people the best thing they can do when they get in a car is to buckle up," Lt. Barry Donley, Zanesville Post commander. "You...

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Washington Post story on Ohio sniper quotes Ohio CHL as potential solution

12:43pm Tuesday, March 09, 2004

Buried in an extensive, 4000+ word Washington Post expose about the Ohio sniper, one truck driver is noted for his suggestion that Ohio's new CHL-law may assist in bringing the sniper to justice: "He's a crazy guy. Got some mental problems. He's mad at authority," Brian Baucum, 38, a driver for the Central Beverage Group, was saying the other morning, sitting in the driver's seat of his truck...

Sen. Steve Austria to attend public seminar on new CHL law

12:20pm Tuesday, March 09, 2004

March 8, 2004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GREENE COUNTY, OH - The Greene County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Arts Department has partnered with Stamper's Boat Barn of Miamisburg, the Greene County Criminal Justice Training Academy, and the Greene County Career Center to bring you another FREE informational seminar on the Concealed-Carry Firearm Law of Ohio. Scheduled for Wednesday, March 31 at 7 PM...

Gun store owner ambushed by three; shoots one

11:23am Tuesday, March 09, 2004

OFCC received two donations this week in memory of Zane Wilson. May his memory live in the free exercise of the rights he took up arms to protect no less than TWO times in his life. The following was adapted from a March 4 Columbus Dispatch story. 3 men charged in gun-store slaying Clintonville shop owner shot, injured attacker, police say Zane Wilson, 74, was shot and killed on February 27 in...

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Letter to the Editor: Posting won't make library patrons safe

2:47pm Monday, March 08, 2004

March 8, 2004 Toledo Blade The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library's plan to post gun-ban notices may have good intentions, but is not very well thought out and could possibly work to the disadvantage of its patrons. It is true that libraries are exempted under the new concealed-carry law. However, it is not necessary to post the information. Anyone who is issued a CCW permit will have clearly...

Another defenseless employee for ''Sour Grapes'' newspaper carjacked

11:52am Monday, March 08, 2004

Man carjacks carrier for (Middletown News) Journal March 8. 2004 Middletown News Journal A Middletown man was shoved to the ground and his vehicle carjacked early Friday morning while he was delivering The Journal. Ethan Long, 23, was beginning his route at about 5:45 a.m. in Midtonia Village on South Sutphin Street when a man shoved him against an open vehicle door. Long banged his head, then...

Akron Beacon-Journal: Some unlikely candidates are ready to carry firearms

11:03am Monday, March 08, 2004

Why is it so hard for the media to understand that these are EXACTLY the types of people that we expected to "pack heat"? It is only their bigotry that stereotyped all proponents as white middle-aged men. Concealed weapons law takes effect soon March 8, 2004 Akron Beacon-Journal One is a fifth-grade teacher, another a stroke victim who walks with a cane. Not exactly the folks you would expect to...