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...

VICTIM ZONES: Iraq Link Focuses School Worry on 6 States

Does anyone believe terrorists will be deterred by Federal and state-mandated school "safety" zones, which disarm teachers and parents who have concealed carry licenses? October 7, 2004 ABCNews.com Schools in six states in particular are being watched closely based on information uncovered by the U.S. military in Baghdad this summer, law enforcement and education officials told ABC News. A man...

Men armed with hammer rob ''no-guns'' gas station

This gas station is listed among the unsafe businesses in OFCC's Do Not Patronize While Armed database . Perhaps if they had posted a "no hammers" sign? Or better yet, a "no robberies" sign? October 6, 2004 The Times-Reporter Robbery by hammer in Uh'ville UHRICHSVILLE – Two men, one armed with a hammer, robbed the Starfire Service Station on W. McCauley Dr., Uhrichsville, early Tuesday. According...

Newsweek columnist learns how to love handguns

October 4, 2004 Newsweek Firing Line - Our liberal columnist learns how to stop worrying—and love handguns By Gersh Kuntzman I had just heard the news last week that the House had voted to repeal Washington, D.C.’s strict ban on handguns, so I did what any self-respecting, gun-hating liberal New York Jewish journalist would do: I went to the nearest rifle range to blast some lead. This would not...

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