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List of cities removing illegal signs continues to grow

7:00am Sunday, August 15, 2004

This past week was dominated by news that, in spite of the law, the intent of Ohio General Assembly, and statements from the Ohio Attorney General, officials in the City of Clyde had chosen to continue enforcing an illegal ordinance banning concealed firearms on public property. OFCC filed suit against the city of Clyde on behalf of its members , and just hours later, Sandusky County Common Pleas...

Temporary Emergency License system in need of attention

8:32am Saturday, August 14, 2004

August 12, 2004 Akron Beacon Journal Convicted Akron felon released on technicality Victim fears for life after Appeals Court decision An Akron man's assault conviction was thrown out on a technicality Wednesday, giving him his freedom and putting his victim in fear for his life. In its decision, the 9th District Court of Appeals ruled that Summit County prosecutors failed to prove a fundamental...

And they say criminals aren't smart enough to profile their victims...

7:38am Saturday, August 14, 2004

August 14, 2004 Dayton Daily News Casino winner followed, robbed BEAVERCREEK | Police said they think a man who snatched a woman's purse Tuesday followed her from the Argosy Casino after she had won several thousand dollars, Beavercreek Sgt. Jim Wuebben said. The robber's image was captured on surveillance tape from the Lawrenceburg, Ind., casino where the woman gambled the previous night. Police...

Arrests made in ambush and murder of CHL-holder Bill Singleton

7:25am Saturday, August 14, 2004

August 14, 2004 Cleveland Plain Dealer Three arrested in shooting death of Cleveland store owner Proprietor was killed in robbery attempt Police arrested a 19-year-old and two 17-year-olds on Friday in the shooting death of a popular Collinwood store owner. Cleveland Police Commander Edward Tomba said tips from the neighborhood led detectives to arrest Arnold Shorter, 19, and the two juveniles on...

Sheriffs find positive new use for CHL equipment

3:46pm Friday, August 13, 2004

August 13, 2004 Chillicothe Gazette What began as a piece of equipment to grant concealed weapon licenses is now helping find missing children. The Ross County Sheriff's Office rolled out a program called KidPrint ID that gives parents an identification card containing a recent photo, physical description and thumb print. "This is just another tool that we could use to protect our children,"...

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Clyde is sued over ban on guns in parks

8:34am Friday, August 13, 2004

August 13, 2004 Toledo Blade CLYDE - Ohioans for Concealed Carry has sued the city of Clyde for its refusal to rescind a May council decision outlawing concealed weapons in city parks. Sandusky County Common Pleas Judge Harry Sergeant granted a temporary restraining order yesterday to prohibit the city from enforcing the ordinance, said Ken Hanson, chief counsel for the pro-gun group. Clyde Law...

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FLASH: Temporary Restraining Order issued against City of Clyde

3:04pm Thursday, August 12, 2004

Ohioans For Concealed Carry has learned that Sandusky County Common Pleas Judge Harry A. Sargeant, Jr. has granted our request for a temporary restraining order , which prohibits the City of Clyde from enforcing Ordinance # 2004-41 (a concealed carry ban). The City of Clyde has been ordered to remove its signs within 24 hours. Text of the order can be reviewed by clicking on the "Read More..."...

Ohioans For Concealed Carry Sues City of Clyde Over Concealed Handgun Ban

1:20pm Thursday, August 12, 2004

Self-Defense Advocacy Group Says City Ordinance Unconstitutional CLEVELAND - Ohioans For Concealed Carry, the state's largest grassroots organization working to reform, defend and enforce Ohio's self-defense laws, announced today that it has filed a lawsuit against the City of Clyde in the Sandusky County Court of Common Pleas against the City of Clyde and each individual elected and appointed...