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Dayton Daily covers Wednesday Walk again

1:32am Sunday, November 16, 2003
Sunday's Dayton Daily News has a story about our open-carry Defense Walk from last Wednesday, a school funding protest the same day, and the fact that Issue 1 may end up on the March 2004 Primary Ballot. What the article didn't point out is the fact that Ohioans For Concealed Carry has collected an estimated 50,000 signatures demanding concealed carry reform, and Issue 1 failed by just under that...

Youngstown & Lorain cops confused over who the bad guys are

10:32am Thursday, November 13, 2003
Anti-self-defense extremists are trying desperately to put the 'Defense' Walk genie back in bottle. Toby Hoover told reporters covering yesterday's big Statehouse Walk that gun-rights advocates who lawfully carried their weapons in the open "prove the concealed-carry bill isn't needed." There are enough headlines just in the past two weeks to prove how wrong Hoover is. Just four hours after the...

Three more Ohioans couldn't drive away when attacked this week

9:31am Thursday, November 13, 2003
"We do not want a loaded firearm readily accessible to the driver of a car. If there's a dangerous situation and you're in your car, you can drive off." - Capt. John Born, Ohio State Highway Patrol. "...Of all the changes made by the Senate, as a father, I am most proud of the work we did to ensure the safety of Ohio children under this bill." - Steve Austria, who chaired the committee which...

Letters to Editors: CCW law is best way to protect Ohioans

8:19am Thursday, November 13, 2003
Anti-concealed carry/self-defense letters to the editor are few and far between these days, but when they are printed, they are always long on emotion, and short on facts. Leave it to the good guys to reply with the facts the gun grabbers left out. November 13, 2003 Cleveland Plain Dealer Regarding the Nov. 12 article "Proposed law may hide more than just guns" : Reporter Sandy Theis continues...

Poll: Ohio voters unhappy with GOP

6:27am Thursday, November 13, 2003
Cleveland Plain Dealer November 13, 2003 Columbus - Auditor Betty Montgomery leads all other Republicans seeking the nomination for governor, and holds double-digit leads over Democrats who have expressed an interest in the 2006 contest, according to a poll paid for by the Montgomery campaign. Of Republicans surveyed, 32 percent said they would vote to nominate Montgomery for governor. Secretary...

Statehouse 'Defense' Walk brings big numbers to Columbus!

2:57pm Wednesday, November 12, 2003
Early reports from Columbus are that we had the second-highest 'Defense' Walk attendance to date, as over 120 OFCC supporters openly carried their firearms around the State Capitol today (plus probably 10-15 children who were, of course, not armed). Political insiders know it is hard to get conservatives to hold any type of rally. And this was a very unique rally. Why? Today's 'Defense' Walk was...

Taft's willing media accomplices at it again

11:27am Wednesday, November 12, 2003
But the REAL story on how law-abiding CCW licenseholders are is being told in Michigan Two weeks ago, OFCC learned that Gov. Taft had been trying to influence conference committee members to change provisions agreed upon by BOTH House and Senate - specifically the issues regarding protecting the privacy of Ohioans who apply for, and are granted or denied, CCW licenses. Taft should know better...

Advance media coverage of Statehouse 'Defense' Walk

9:59am Wednesday, November 12, 2003
Reports of extensive media coverage of today's Statehouse 'Defense' Walk are coming in from supporters in the Columbus area. Following is a compilation of those reports, with a link where available: Click on the "Read More..." link below for more. (Summaries only where links to full story available) 10TV WBNS : Concealed-carry supporters to protest at statehouse Columbus police and highway patrol...

Newark Resident Holds Burglar At Gunpoint For Police

1:28pm Tuesday, November 11, 2003
The following news item was submitted by a reader, who wonders "why can't I find this story anywhere other than Court News?" Excellent question!! November 6, 2003 Newark Advocate Court News: James R. Dennis Jr., also known as James L. Dennis, 33, of 1680 Lakeview Drive, Apt. F, was charged with one count of burglary, a fourth-degree felony. In the course of responding to a burglary in progress on...

Norwood 'Defense' Walkers ''show Bob Taft who's boss''

1:07pm Tuesday, November 11, 2003
The following was submitted by OFCC volunteer Collin Rink, who is a veteran of several 'Defense' Walks, most recently in Norwood on Saturday. On a brisk, but sunny Saturday afternoon, about 40 freedom loving gun-owners met at the aptly-named Victory Park, in the City of Norwood. Norwood is located near Cincinnati. Patrick Feely signed people in, while Norwood Councilman John Fenton and I greeted...

Letter to Legislators: Ohio State Highway Patrol and Constitutional Rights

12:58pm Tuesday, November 11, 2003
We are copied on literally hundreds of pro-CCW letters as they are sent to editors, legislators, etc. Some eventually make it into print, and some do not. Occasionally, a letter will rise to the top, always because it is well-written, but often too because it is taking a new tack on current subject. The following letter, which was sent by it's writer to every member of the General Assembly, as...

Van Wert man avoids indictment in shooting

11:11am Tuesday, November 11, 2003
November 11, 2003 Toledo Blade VAN WERT, Ohio — A Van Wert County grand jury has declined to return an indictment against a city resident in connection with a shooting during a domestic disturbance last month, the county prosecutor said yesterday. (see: Ohio man stops violent offender; charged with crime ) Prosecutor Charles Kennedy said the grand jury on Friday did not indict Richard Rable, 49,...

HB12 Conference Committee Meeting Postponed

5:02pm Monday, November 10, 2003
Representive Aslanides' office has announced that, due to the death of a former colleague, the HB12 Conference Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 12, has been postponed. No announcement was made on when the Committee will meet. Corwin Nixon, a long-time Ohio legislator and one of the most powerful politicians in Warren County history, died last Thursday. He was 90. The funeral...

Letters to Editors: Some potential carriers shouldn’t have guns

2:48pm Monday, November 10, 2003
Perhaps a more appropriate headline would be: some potential letter writers shouldn't have pens. Click on the "Read More..." link below for three anti-self-defense letters to the editor, including one from Rep. Tyrone Yates. Some potential carriers shouldn’t have guns November 05, 2003 The proponents of concealed guns argue that armed citizens will reduce crime. I don’t believe it for an instant...

Columbus Police seek Linden rapist

2:22pm Monday, November 10, 2003
November 10, 2003 The Columbus Dispatch Columbus police stepped out their search Monday morning for a serial rapist who terrorized the Linden area between late 1991 and the summer of 2002. Police say the man, who has also been linked to crimes in Pomona, Calif., raped 21 victims, including a 13-year-old girl and her mother. Monday police unveiled a billboard with a gigantic composite drawing of...

Where have all the good Ohioans gone?

11:19am Saturday, November 08, 2003
As we recently reported , citizens who remain in Ohio have become increasingly unhappy with Bob Taft and the Republican Party, in direct contrast to national trends. But what about those who choose to leave Ohio for greener pastures? Cleveland Plain Dealer: Ohio loses young, educated in droves Ohio lost more young, single, college-educated people during the 1990s than any other state except...

Gannett: Committee works on concealed carry bill compromise

10:05am Saturday, November 08, 2003
By JIM SIEGEL Gannett News Service November 8, 2003 COLUMBUS -- A joint House-Senate committee formed to work out a compromise on the concealed handgun bill will meet for the first time Tuesday, and the chairman says he's preparing new ideas. "All parties agree there are holes in this bill that need to be fixed. That's a good thing," said Rep. Jim Aslanides, R-Coshocton, who as bill sponsor is...

Update: Battle for self-defense rights in other states

9:59am Saturday, November 08, 2003
Wisconsin Assembly OKs End To Concealed Weapons Ban November 6, 2003 The Wisconsin Assembly passed early today a bill under which the state's 130-year-old ban on carrying concealed weapons would end. The Assembly voted 64-to-35 to approve the legislation which the Senate approved last month. But the Assembly made some changes to the bill, which means it must go back to the Senate before it can go...

Statehouse 'Defense' Walk coming in Columbus!

2:52pm Friday, November 07, 2003
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 7, 2003 CONTACT INFORMATION BELOW Open Carry 'Defense' Walkers from across Ohio will bring their display to the Statehouse COLUMBUS • Ohioans For Concealed Carry has announced that activists from across the state who are interested in protesting legislative obstruction of concealed carry reform will "openly carry" their sidearms at the corner of E. Broad St. and N...

OFCC PAC Commentary goes national: ''A Warning to the Republican Party''

11:18am Friday, November 07, 2003
On Wednesday, November 5, a commentary about the 2003 election results, entitled Ohio Republican voters fire shot (that should be) heard 'round the nation , was posted on this website. Almost immediately, we began receiving feedback from readers interested in making sure this piece was read by as many people as possible. That mission is well on it's way to accomplishment. By the following...

Poll: Republicans making gains - BUT NOT IN OHIO

10:40am Friday, November 07, 2003
Poll: Republican Party has made strong gains since 2000 election November 05, 2003 WASHINGTON - A year before Election Day, the number of people who identify themselves as Republicans is significantly larger than when George W. Bush was elected president, particularly in several pivotal states such as Florida and Michigan that often prove decisive in close contests. The gains bring the...

Social worker raped while investigating a case at an Akron

10:00am Friday, November 07, 2003
November 7, 2003 Akron Beacon-Journal A father involved with the Summit County Children Services Board has been charged with raping a social worker who went to his apartment Thursday to discuss his child's case. Akron police arrested Shawn Robert Marshall on charges of rape and kidnapping, both first-degree felonies. Officers were waiting for Marshall to be treated at Akron City Hospital before...

National pro-self-defense group: Ohio a ''target-rich environment''

9:52am Friday, November 07, 2003
Taft, Legislature Left Ohio Workplace Shooting Victims Defenseless, Says CCRKBA For Immediate Release November 6, 2003 Thursday's workplace shooting in suburban Cincinnati, Ohio underscores the need for Buckeye State lawmakers to craft a sensible concealed carry law, and for Gov. Bob Taft to stop blocking the measure, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms (CCRKBA) said today...

Granting the wish of a ''Million'' Mom

6:49am Friday, November 07, 2003
Those who are following the fight to restore our right to bear arms for self-defense closely will be familiar with the name Lori A. O'Neill. O'Neill is President of the "Million" Mom March's Cleveland Chapter, and one of the few vocal anti-self-defense extremists in our state. What you may not know is that she is a regular visitor of this website, and frequently shares thoughts with members of...

Are they putting this kind of effort into finding Tony Gordon's killer?

10:07am Thursday, November 06, 2003
4 work on officer's killing Associated Press November 2, 2003 DAYTON, Ohio - Four years after off-duty police officer Kevin Brame was slain, Dayton homicide detectives are increasing efforts to find the killer. Detectives Dan Hall and Donna Pack have been working only the Brame case since June. Their team recently added two members, including a special agent with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal...

Ohio Crime Clock ticks up while committee delays

9:34am Thursday, November 06, 2003
Ohioans were forced to wait four months for the Senate's HB12 conference committee appointments. Now they've been forced to wait another three weeks until all the committee members can find the time to meet together. While all eyes look to the General Assembly for leadership on this issue, defenseless Ohioans continue to be victimized, and the Ohio Crime Clock tally (located at the top-right of...

The lengths they'll go to spread their anti-gun message

8:52am Thursday, November 06, 2003
On October 22, a letter to the editor entitled "Walks show concealed carry is unneeded" was published in the Columbus Dispatch, under the name Lori O'Neill. O'Neill is the President of the Cleveland chapter of the so-called "Million" Mom March. A response was published on this website the following day: Gun Control Extremists Advocate Open Carry?!? In the November 5, 2003 issue of the Cleveland...

OH GUN Group Starts Memorial For Carjack Victim, Patrol Silent

6:46am Thursday, November 06, 2003
November 10, 2003 Gun Week ( www.gunweek.com ) by Dave Workman Senior Editor Ohioans for Concealed Carry (OFCC) has established a memorial fund to benefit the daughter of a carjacking victim who died, the group insists, for essentially following the advice of the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP). James A. "Tony" Gordon, 27, was shot to death Aug. 6 when he tried to drive away from a carjacking in...

Conference panel aims to forge compromise next week

6:14am Thursday, November 06, 2003
Gongwer News Service November 5, 2003 CONFERENCE PANEL AIMS TO TRY AND FORGE COMPROMISE ON CONCEAL-AND-CARRY BILL NEXT WEEK; SPONSOR 'ENCOURAGED' A joint House-Senate conference committee formed to work out differences on a bill allowing citizens to carry concealed firearms is expected to meet Wednesday, Nov. 12, sponsor Rep. James Aslanides (R-Coshocton) said Tuesday. Mr. Aslanides characterized...

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