KEY OH Senate race: Pro-CCW Padgett faces challenge in Appalachia

The battle for Ohio's 20th Senate district (Muskingum, Washington, Athens, Guernsey, Coshocton, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Noble Counties) may be one of the most important in terms of improving the makeup of the Ohio Senate to one that is willing to override a veto, if necessary, to improve Ohio's concealed carry law. Senator Joy Padgett served in the Ohio House from 1992 to 1999, and accepted...

''Million'' Mom March/ Brady bunch urges Ohio invasion on Election Day

In an October 8, 2004 press release, the "Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence united with the Million Mom March" urged their anti-gun followers to "pack your bags and get to a battleground state!" Million Mom March -- in partnership with America Votes -- is helping to coordinate the largest effort to mobilize and turnout voters in history! We need more than 30,000 volunteers on the streets in...

FL headline - Senior security: Packing pistols

October 7, 2004 Jacksonville (FL) Times-Union More than 130,000 Floridians over age 50 are carrying guns and many say for protection, peace of mind. By Tia Mitchell It was the fear of becoming a target that made Vicki Keefer decide to buy a handgun 12 years ago. Now, at 64, she seldom leaves her Southside Jacksonville home without a 9mm semiautomatic tucked inside her purse. "If somebody tries to...

Letters to the Editor: ''The Second Amendment ain't about hunting''

October 09, 2004 Columbus Dispatch Congress finally proved that it listens to its constituents by letting the assault-weapons ban die a peaceful death. The law was so poorly written and hastily enacted, it only sought to delay, frustrate and intimidate honest people wanting to exercise their constitutional rights. There are adequate firearms laws in force (just not enforced) to protect us from...

Dispatch: Fewer permits, problems than were expected

An article published in the October 8, 2004 Columbus Dispatch examines the first six months of Ohio's new Concealed Handgun License (CHL) law. Written by veteran reporter and capitol observer Lee Leonard, the article compares reality to the fear-based predictions offered by members of the gun ban lobby less than a year ago, and takes a look ahead at potential future improvements to the law...

Another newswriter takes CHL training; comes away impressed

October 8, 2004 Willoughby News-Herald Weapons instruction provides valuable lessons Writer takes the test By Jeffrey L. Frischkorn The last time I was this nervous about taking an exam was ... well, let's just say a very long time ago. My test contained 25 multiple choice questions, each addressing some aspect of the 10 hours of intense classroom instruction I received. The last thing I wanted...

Op-Ed: Gunning for Cheney

Published at TechCentralStation.com October 6, 2004 by John R. Lott Jr. During the Vice Presidential debate, Senator John Edwards asked how Vice President Dick Cheney could possibly oppose laws such as one preventing "plastic" guns that can avoid metal detectors. The bill in question was written and supported by the NRA and supported by gun control groups. Senator Edwards implied that only...

Lake & Ashtabula Co. Sheriffs: Permit process now on target

October 7, 2004 Willoughby News-Herald by Jeffrey Frischkorn Concealed carry advocates believe few problems remain With a number of the start-up bugs stomped flat, authorities responsible for issuing concealed carry permits say they believe the process is running smoothly. However, concealed carry advocates believe a few problems remain six months into the process. "We believe the process is...

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