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Cleveland Plain Dealer's Latest Anti-CCW Editorial

11:54am Friday, March 14, 2003
The Cleveland Plain Dealer has a long history of publishing poorly written editorials, backed up with poor logic, opposing CCW reform. Occasionally they print these editorials on the Opinion page. More often, they are printed as news . Today's editorial, entitled "Misguided Energy", chastises the Ohio House for making Ohioans' self-defense rights a high priority, and for "putting the state's real...

Paper: Petro showing leadership where Montgomery failed to

7:21am Friday, March 14, 2003
In a (Columbus) ThisWeek op ed, staff writer Michael Maurer offers praise to recently-elected Attorney General Jim Petro for standing on his principles regarding a court matter unrelated to concealed carry reform. But in the process of praising Petro's leadership, Maurer needed a little contrast. He chose none other than the person who used to hold his office, now-State Auditor and governor-wanna...

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...

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?"...

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...

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...

Copley News Svc: House OKs carrying of concealed weapons

7:22am Thursday, March 13, 2003
The Canton Repository (which recently published a column calling for passage of concealed carry reform) and the Massillion Independant have both published a story by Paul E. Kostyu, Copley Columbus Bureau chief, which contains some very interesting quotes: "Senate President Doug White, R-Manchester, said he expects his chamber to deal with the bill quickly and send it to Taft, who has threatened...

Various News Outlets Reprinting AP Coverage of HB12 Passage

7:13am Thursday, March 13, 2003
The Associated Press has published a story covering the March 12 events in the Ohio House: House passes new version of bill . This story contains several key quotes: "Senate President Doug White, a Manchester Republican, said the Senate will try to reach a compromise that Taft and the House could support." "He said he doesn't think he can pass a concealed weapons bill that requires drivers to...

Coalition of Gun Rights Groups Applauds House Passage of Concealed Handgun Bill

by Chad D. Baus
4:59pm Wednesday, March 12, 2003
Ohioans for Concealed Carry has issued a press release, applauding the House's 69-28 passage of HB12. Cleveland, March 12, 2003 - Ohioans For Concealed Carry (OFCC) and The Second Amendment Sisters (SAS) announced today that they are pleased with action in the Ohio House of Representatives. "Members of the House debated this issue long enough. Years of detailed testimony have proven 43 states...

Marietta Times: House set to approve HB12

3:54pm Tuesday, March 11, 2003
Dismissing arguments that more guns will lead to more crime and shootings, the Ohio House of Representatives is set to approve legislation that would allow people to carry concealed weapons. If the bill passes both the House and Senate, the legislation would allow Ohioans to apply for permits to carry concealed weapons, which is generating debate around the state. As long as Ohio Highway Patrol...

Letter to the Editor: Concealed carry should not be banned in vehicles

3:51pm Tuesday, March 11, 2003
The Zanesville Times-Recorder has printed a letter to the editor by OFCC PAC vice chairman Chad Baus, which addresses the Ohio Highway Patrol's opposition to self-defense in a vehicle. The letter can be viewed on the Times Recorder website , or by clicking on the "Read More..." link below. House Bill 12, a concealed carry law reform bill, will soon be passed by the Ohio House, and will be...

Canton Repository: It is time for Ohio to approve concealed carry

7:12am Monday, March 10, 2003
The Canton Repository has printed a pro-CCW column in their Monday March 10 edition. The entire column is provided here: "It looks like the Ohio House of Representatives will pass a bill to allow residents to carry hidden guns. It is about time both houses pass the bill and the governor signs it. Even the namby-pamby liberals in New York have such a law, as does every state surrounding Ohio. Last...

Letter to the Editor: ''Funny, concealed guns haven't hurt next door''

10:44am Friday, March 07, 2003
A short and to-the-point letter to the editor was published in today's Cincinnati Enquirer, in response to the recent letter by Million Mom'er Lori O'Neill , demanding that Ohio businesses remain victim zones: "The letter writer Lori O'Neill, president of Million Mom March Greater Cleveland Chapter ('Concealed weapons bill invites hostile society,' March 3) mentions that 'every industry will be...

Plain Dealer: Concealed-handgun bill clears House panel despite its costs

10:16am Thursday, March 06, 2003
The Cleveland Plain Dealer has come up with a new angle to push their opposition to concealed carry reform: it's supposed cost. According to the PD, "Concealed-handgun legislation that cleared a House committee yesterday would cost Ohio taxpayers nearly $5 million over the next two years - and up to $5.7 million annually by 2007. About $1 million a year would be offset by fees charged by the...

Sponsor: Senate should worry about Constitution, not worry about a veto

8:27am Thursday, March 06, 2003
Last year, the House approved the bill after 17 hearings and nine months of debate. Then the Senate waited until after the Nov. 5 election to act on it, finally passing its version in December just before adjourning for the session. The result was a bill with changes that the House would not accept and the bill died when the session ended at year's end. Sponsoring Rep. Jim Aslanides doesn't want...

HB12 PASSES Committee, heads to Floor for vote

6:10pm Wednesday, March 05, 2003
The Ohio House Criminal Justice Committee held opponent and interested party testimony today in room 116. Ohioans For Concealed Carry's membership chairman Jim Murray has been in Columbus since the hearings began at 9:00 a.m. House Bill 12 (with amendments discussed by clicking "Read More...") PASSED out of the committee late Wednesday afternoon and will move to the House Floor for a vote,...

Patrol testifies against allowing loaded weapons in vehicles

5:58pm Wednesday, March 05, 2003
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- The State Highway Patrol remains concerned about traffic stops that could turn deadly if Ohioans are allowed to carry concealed weapons, a patrol official testified Wednesday. Capt. John Born argued in favor of keeping in place a ban on carrying loaded weapons in cars. The House Criminal Justice Committee was expected to vote later Wednesday on whether the full House should...

State House Committee To Approve Concealed Carry Bill

9:45am Wednesday, March 05, 2003
A House committee is set to approve a concealed weapons bill just over one month after it was introduced. The House Criminal Justice Committee vote, expected Wednesday, would send the bill to the full House. Last year, a House committee took nine months to recommend a similar bill for passage. The House and Senate passed separate versions of the bill last year but could not resolve the...

Tale of Two Cities: Toledo seeks serial robber; VA store protects life/property

11:44pm Monday, March 03, 2003
A man armed with a silver handgun yesterday robbed the BP station, 3211 Briarfield Blvd., Monclova Township, marking the sixth gas station heist in two days. Authorities believe all six holdups were committed by the same man. The man entered the station about 6:40 a.m. and displayed the handgun. He fled westbound with about $85. On Thursday, three gas stations in Toledo, one in Maumee, and one in...

Tell Mayor Ford to support the self-defense rights of Toledoans

11:22pm Monday, March 03, 2003
Mayor Jack Ford, the anti-CCW mayor who recently cast a tie-breaking vote to uphold Toledo's ban on the sale or ownership of inexpensive handguns, said he will kick off "Meet the Mayor Night" on March 12 at Aurora Gonzalez Center, One Aurora Gonzalez Drive, in South Toledo. All the meetings will be from 6 to 8 p.m. The mayor said appointments are preferred so meetings can be scheduled to save...

Report: Winning Court Candidates Received More, Smaller Contributions

10:33pm Monday, March 03, 2003
The two victors in last fall's Ohio Supreme Court races received significantly more small contributions than the campaign losers, according to a report released Monday by Ohio Citizen Action. Justices Evelyn Lundberg Stratton and Maureen O'Connor received four times as many contributions valued at less than $200 than did Judges Tim Black and Janet Burnside, the report says. OFCC PAC Commentary:...

Million Mom'ers want Ohio businesses to remain victim zones

6:01pm Monday, March 03, 2003
The president of the Million Mom March's Greater Cleveland chapter, Lori O'Neill, has written yet another letter to an Ohio newspaper editor which raises serious questions about her ability to get the facts straight. In her letter, O'Neill states that "one very influential group has yet to weigh in on the issue: business." But as we reported on December 31, 2002 , the Ohio Council of Retail...

OFCC on television Sunday & Monday

4:11pm Monday, March 03, 2003
Ohioans For Concealed Carry's Central Ohio Coordinator, Steve Grimes, appeared on The Ohio News Network's Capitol Square program over the weekend ( ONN Channel Guide ). Many have remarked that Steve Grimes did well and made his point by citing facts, statistics, and the law. Click on the "Read More..." link below for a complete recap. Others on the show include John Gilcrest, a lawyer...

Gov. Bob Taft: The Lamest of Ducks

3:48pm Monday, March 03, 2003
The Cincinnati Enquirer is reporting that, according to the latest Ohio Poll, Gov. Bob Taft's approval rating has dropped 26 percentage points since just before he was re-elected. The poll found that only 40 percent of those surveyed approved of Taft's job performance, the lowest for a governor since 1983 when Richard Celeste was in office. Forty-eight percent disapproved of Taft's performance,...

Cincinnati Enquirer columnist: ''You have the right to carry''

3:41pm Monday, March 03, 2003
Cincinnati Enquirer columnist Peter Bronson has published an excellent piece in today's paper, and really hits home on several key issues: "Ohio is unarmed. Many expect the court to rule likewise: Ohio's ban on packing violates the simple language in the state constitution. Makes sense. How can Ohio residents "bear arms for their defense and security" if they have to leave their guns at home or...

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