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More evidence of the need for self-defense in parks

7:01pm Monday, August 09, 2004

Despite repeated inquiries, city officials in Clyde, Elyria and certain other communities have offered no demonstration whatsoever that there is a need for ordinances banning concealed handgun license-holders from public places. No municipality has any facts or research to indicate that law-abiding, licensed gun owners pose any threat or danger, nor has any history of problems in other states...

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Letter to the Editor: Concealed weapon may come in handy

11:10am Monday, August 09, 2004

August 09, 2004 Cleveland Plain Dealer I happen to believe in the right to bear arms, but I had never intended to apply for a concealed-weapon permit. On Aug. 1, I was brutally assaulted by two thugs. I am almost 47 years old, and I just can't defend myself like I used to - especially against young punks. I really never saw the need to carry a weapon until this happened to me. As soon as my...

Letter from OFCC's Business Education Coordinator

4:51pm Friday, August 06, 2004

Over the past several months, OFCC's Do Not Patronize While Armed database has served as a useful resource for law-abiding CHL holders and others across Ohio. Users of the website can easily determine which businesses throughout Ohio have asked us not to visit them unless we are defenseless. These are listed as Criminal Protection Zones (CPZs) The database also lists locations that have decided...

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Concealed carry supporter glad to see clarification appear in Athens News

7:43am Friday, August 06, 2004

August 5, 2004 Athens News I see that you have published a clarification to the supposed "road-rage" incident involving Dr. Jeffrey McAdoo, and I want to thank you for doing so (The NEWS, Aug. 2). I have very low regard for reporters in general, but the fact that you chose to publish this correction speaks well for you, in my humble opinion. Since I have only read the correction in the online...

Wilmington Law Director: Maybe they'll sue Toledo instead of us

7:36am Friday, August 06, 2004

August 05, 2004 Wilmington News Journal Is concealed-gun ban at city park legal? A local gun rights supporter says signs banning guns at a Wilmington park don't comply with the state's concealed-carry handgun law, and has threatened legal action if the signs aren't pulled. The city law director, however, says the city plans to keep the signs posted at J.W. Denver Williams Jr. Memorial Park until...

Councilman Polensek has ''long been a leader in pushing...[Cleveland] gun laws

4:49pm Thursday, August 05, 2004

On August 3, businessman and Ohio CHL-holder Bill Singleton was ambushed by three robbers outside his check-cashing business. Despite being mortally wounded, Singleton was able to return fire, fatally wounding one of his attackers. Two others are still at large. In the hours that followed, friends and neighbors began weighing in on the anger and frustration they feel at begin so helpless in their...

Letter to the Editor: Gun lists pose danger

12:26pm Thursday, August 05, 2004

August 5, 2004 Lorain Morning Journal To the Editor: William Singleton, a respected African-American Cleveland business owner, was killed Tuesday when three robbers allegedly shot him before he had time to respond to their demands. This occurred less than a week after a newspaper published his name in a list of concealed carry license holders. Criminals may be dumb, but often they are resourceful...

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More poor behavior by northeast Ohio gun grabbers

12:05pm Thursday, August 05, 2004

----- Original Message ----- From: Randy Garcia Sent: Tuesday, August 03, 2004 Subject: Anti-gunners vanadlize my property My name is Randy Garcia and I am an OFCC member and also an NRA Pistol Instructor. I have been promoting a Concealed Handgun class in North Ridgeville and discovered that one of my 7 foot banners out in front of the hall had the words "Cancelled" spray painted on it and then...