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''Person of common intelligence'' convicted: affirmative defense law fails again

9:35am Saturday, October 11, 2003

Jury decides a homeless man's fear can't excuse a loaded gun at Hopkins 10/11/03 Cleveland Plain Dealer A Cuyahoga County jury deliberated less than two hours yesterday before rejecting a novel defense offered by a homeless Cleveland man arrested carrying a loaded gun at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. Robert Igoe, who has a history of mental instability, had a new, loaded .40-caliber...

Maryland first lady regrets ''shoot Britney'' remark

9:30am Friday, October 10, 2003

October 9, 2003 ANNAPOLIS, Maryland (Reuters) -- Maryland's first lady was only joking when she said she would like to shoot pop star Britney Spears, but it is no longer a laughing matter. Kendel Ehrlich, wife of the state's Republican Gov. Robert Ehrlich, was criticizing what she views as the entertainment industry's negative influence on youth, during a domestic violence prevention conference...

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Gun-rights advocate plans march

7:04am Friday, October 10, 2003

Elyria Chronicle-Telegram October 10, 2003 LORAIN — Daniel White wants to bring his disdain for the state’s longtime ban on carrying concealed weapons out into the open for everyone to see. The 29-year-old employee of Willoway Nursery is gathering together gun-rights advocates from around Greater Cleveland for a march through town later this month, and their weapons will be visible. “We want to...

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Another ''Rally'' worth our time

6:46am Friday, October 10, 2003

Wife of soldier in Iraq plans rally, vigil to support troops North Canton woman invites all to downtown Akron park on Sunday October 10, 2003 Akron Beacon Journal Audrey Walker hopes people remember the troops who serve America abroad. Her husband is serving in Iraq. And on Sunday, the North Canton woman has organized an event aimed at bringing together people in downtown Akron to support the...

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Gun marches planned near Lima, Dayton, Columbus

6:33am Friday, October 10, 2003

Toledo Blade October 10, 2003 Supporters of legislation that would allow Ohio citizens to carry concealed weapons said they hope three "defense" walks planned for Sunday in the Lima, Columbus, and Dayton areas will bolster their efforts. Charlie Triplett of Bluffton said he expects about 100 gun-carrying marchers to participate in Lima’s march, beginning at 2 p.m. in the AutoZone parking lot on...

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CITY: Group walk with loaded guns is allowed

6:09am Friday, October 10, 2003

Lorain Morning-Journal October 10, 2003 LORAIN -- Police were advised by the city's law department yesterday that a Lorain man is within his constitutional rights to organize a self-defense walk later this month at which participants will openly carry loaded firearms, Law Director Mark Provenza said. Provenza said he met with police Chief Cel Rivera yesterday morning to discuss letters written to...

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''God's grace'' (and concealed firearm) saves Indiana woman's life

12:10pm Thursday, October 09, 2003

Woman shoots alleged abductor Gary woman says she believed she was going to be killed. Northwest Indiana Times October 9, 2003 MERRILLVILLE -- A 28-year-old Gary woman said she knew what it meant Tuesday when she noticed the man holding a gun to her head was wearing gloves. She figured she was going to die. "I've called police on him before. He's tried to threaten me and my entire family. ... He...

Gun owners plan peaceful walk; Citizens to protest state's concealed weapon ban

11:24am Thursday, October 09, 2003

Lima News October 7, 2003 LIMA - A group of gun-toting citizens plan to strap handguns to their sides and hit the streets Sunday to protest a recent court ruling on the state's concealed weapon law. The Defense Walk will begin Sunday at 2 p.m. on Sherwood Drive off North Cable Road. A gun-safety check will be at 1 p.m. in the parking lot of AutoZone, said Charlie Triplett, one of the organizers...