| Page 1087 | Buckeye Firearms Association

Four victims shot dead in ''No-guns'' Ohio nightclub

11:04am Thursday, December 09, 2004

Cleveland's NewsNet5.com is reporting that police have released the name of the gunman who allegedly went on a shooting rampage at a Columbus nightclub Wednesday night, killing four people before a police officer shot him dead. Nathan Gale, 25, of Marysville, reportedly jumped onto a concert stage and open fire. The shooting took place shortly after 10 p.m. at Alrosa Villa, located at 5055...

Read more about Four victims shot dead in ''No-guns'' Ohio nightclub
2540 reads

FLASH: OH Atty Gen files Motion to Intervene in OFCC suit against City of Clyde

1:51pm Wednesday, December 08, 2004

Ohioans For Concealed Carry has learned that Ohio Attorney General Jim Petro's office has filed a Motion to Intervene in a lawsuit filed by OFCC against the City of Clyde. The lawsuit was filed by OFCC to challenge a city ordinance attempting to restrict the lawful carrying of concealed handguns by those licensed by the State of Ohio. On November 18, after having requested several delays,...

NBC 4: No Charges Filed Against Clerk Who Shot Suspected Robber

8:23am Wednesday, December 08, 2004

NBC4i.com is reporting that the Franklin County Sheriff's Office will not charge the convenience store clerk who shot a suspected robber. The shooting unfolded at 7:30 a.m. Sunday inside a Sunoco gas station on Cleveland Avenue, NBC 4 reported. Investigators told reporters it was clear that the clerk, Karen Smith, feared for her life. The robbery and shooting were captured by the store's...

Letter to Salvation Army

4:40pm Tuesday, December 07, 2004

Ohioans For Concealed Carry continues to receive letters from persons upset about the Salvation Army's decision to post discriminatory and dangerous "no-guns" in their retail stores. Following is one (shortened) example...along with a canned reply which is being copied to anyone who emails the Army about this issue: Why we donated $550 worth of items to someone else From: Gary M. Date: Mon, 06...

Read more about Letter to Salvation Army
1395 reads

More armed criminals in state-mandated victim zones

4:18pm Tuesday, December 07, 2004

Despite evidence proving that more gun crimes occur in places where guns are banned, and at the advice of gun ban extremists, the General Assembly created an extensive list of places where CHL-holders are automatically prohibited from going. As a result, criminals find it that much easier to commit illegal acts against the defenseless people they find in these places, which is why we believe it...

Read more about More armed criminals in state-mandated victim zones
2295 reads

Gun shoved in mouth of employee in ''no-guns'' business

3:58pm Tuesday, December 07, 2004

Is it just us, or is this happening more and more frequently? The Akron Beacon Journal is reporting that a clerk at a Holland Oil Citgo station in Akron was treated at a hospital after two masked gunmen dragged her by the hair, struck her in the head with a gun and shoved the gun in her mouth. Police told the paper the robbery occurred around 7:30 a.m. Sunday at the Holland Oil station in the...

Paper: ''Holidays are prime time for criminals''

2:57pm Tuesday, December 07, 2004

On December 6, 2004, the Lancaster Eagle-Gazette published an article intended to help Christmas shoppers avoid being victimized. During the busy holiday season, shoppers can take some easy precautions to prevent becoming a victim of theft. "Historically, we have seen the number of thefts go up during the holidays," Fairfield County Sheriff Dave Phalen said. "What typically happens is that they...

Read more about Paper: ''Holidays are prime time for criminals''
1341 reads

OhioCCW.org reader reports Victim Zone robbery

12:42pm Tuesday, December 07, 2004

Subject: Hold-up in Ohio From: "Gene E." Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2004 15:30:02 -0500 To: [email protected] After our Ohio Conceal Carry laws went into affect I visited a local eating establishment, only to discover they they had promptly placed a sign on the entrance door forbidding licensed permit holders to carry a firearm in the business. I notified notified this web site, and I mailed the owners of...