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Michigan: Few problems cited with concealed gun law

7:03am Tuesday, November 25, 2003

South Bend Tribune November 23, 2003 By ROBERT A. REED Berrien County Sheriff Paul Bailey said he's pleased with a recent Michigan State Police report that shows almost no problems that can be attributed to the state's 2-year-old "shall issue" concealed pistol license law. "I supported the law and I'm very pleased with how it's gone," Bailey said. "I thought the controversy was a lot of fuss over...

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Letter to the Editor: Concealed-carry would halt many criminals

3:06pm Monday, November 24, 2003

Columbus Dispatch November 23, 2003 Last week, a woman was raped and robbed in a restroom Downtown in the middle of the day. I will get straight to the point: When will our elected officials quit dragging their feet and provide a law that says the concealed carry of handguns in Ohio is legal? Do women now have to find someone to go the restroom with them to ensure their safety? Not all women...

'Defense' Walkers to Openly Carry Firearms at the Governor’s Mansion

8:56am Monday, November 24, 2003

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 24, 2003 CONTACT INFORMATION BELOW 'Defense' Walkers from Across Ohio to Openly Carry Firearms at the Governor’s Mansion COLUMBUS • Ohioans For Concealed Carry has announced that activists from across the state who are interested in protesting Governor Taft’s obstruction of concealed carry reform will "openly carry" their sidearms, beginning in a public park at the...

"Already Been Dead"

7:23am Sunday, November 23, 2003

House Bill 12 has been declared dead more times than Michael Jackson's music career. In June, hopeful headlines screamed: AP: Concealed Carry Appears To Be Dead Newest gun bill may fail as well State says no deal on concealed guns Five months later, HB12 has a conference committee, a plan for two issues to be settled on a compromise, and a coalition representing one quarter of a million angry...

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Op-Ed: So you want to recall the governor

12:07pm Saturday, November 22, 2003

Note: The following was published prior to Arnold Schwarzenegger's California victory. As fun as California's recall circus may look, Ohio is stuck with its answer to Gray Davis by J. Caleb Mozzocco Say you're the governor of a state that's experiencing economic crisis and, though you won reelection nine months ago, you're not terribly popular or especially well-liked, even among some members of...

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Dispatch: Taft to lead GOP governors group

10:48am Saturday, November 22, 2003

Top post will boost Ohio’s profile, Taft claims November 22, 2003 Columbus Dispatch Heading into a year in which Ohio will be a crucial battleground in President Bush’s re-election bid, Gov. Bob Taft takes on a new role today as head of the Republican Governors Association. He said becoming the lead Republican governor for a one year term will raise his and Ohio’s profile, allowing him to push...

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AGAIN! OFCC Commentary goes national: ''Another Taft Holds GOP on the Brink

2:59pm Friday, November 21, 2003

On Thursday, November 20, a commentary about Bob Taft and his family legacy, entitled (Another) Taft holds Ohio GOP on the brink , was posted on this website. Almost immediately, we began receiving feedback from readers interested in making sure this piece, written by OFCC's Gerard Valentino, was read by as many people as possible. Mission accomplished: Valentino's commentary is now featured at...

NEW TAFT VETO THREAT MET WITH LEGISLATIVE DISBELIEF, DEFIANCE

11:53am Friday, November 21, 2003

November 20, 2003 GONGWER News Service A new threat from Governor Bob Taft to veto a carrying concealed weapons bill because of a permit privacy provision was met with a mixture of disbelief and defiance Thursday from supporters of the legislation who said Mr. Taft's demand was not one on which they could compromise. Mr. Taft's long-held position has been that he could not support a measure (HB...