Pro-Gun Punditry: Wednesday's Buckeye State Roundabout

By Chris Chumita

There are more stories pertaining to our gun rights in Ohio then we can possibly draw attention to with individual daily commentary. But they are all worthy of mention.

What follows is our review of headlines from around the state though a pro-gun rights lens.

From an attempted campus kidnapping to a massacre plot at a church, these articles should be a part of your required reading!

Click on the "Read More..." link below for several days of headlines accompanied by short, concise pro-gun analysis.

7/30/07: Columbus, Ohio: Campus Crime Alert Issued After Attempted Kidnapping

From the article:

For the second time in three days, The Ohio State University Police Department has issued a Crime Alert for the campus area.

This is exactly why college students and faculty SHOULD be able to carry firearms on campus.

7/30/07: National: Talkin to America Interviews Hollis Wayne Fincher

From the article:

In listening to this interview, you'll see that Mr. Fincher and his militia represent what Americans used to be in the past: citizens protecting their country from threats both foreign and domestic.

Also from the article:

Sadly, our interview also shows that if you naive enough to believe that you can have your day in court and be treated fairly, honestly, and Constitutionally ... you're wrong.

Take some time to listen to the JPFO's most recent installment of "Talkin' To America!"

7/28/07: Sandusky, Ohio: Man Kills Woman, Self On Beach As Officer Questions Them

From the article:

As the officer tried to talk to the couple, Larry Barnett Jr., 25, turned and shot his girlfriend, Rachelle Baskey, 24, in the head, then shot himself, according to Sandusky police.

Second Amendment activists have stated for a long time that we cannot expect the police to protect us. This incident helps prove our point that we cannot always count on the police to protect us, even when they are on scene!

7/27/07: Cleveland, Ohio: Armed Men Carjack Chevy On West Side This Morning

From the article:

Two of the three robbers were armed at 5 a.m., when they approached the driver of a 1991 Chevrolet Caprice Classic at West 104th Street and Clifton Boulevard, police said.

Another violent incident in the city that has declared war on LEGAL gun owners INSTEAD of violent criminals.

7/26/07: Westerville, Ohio: Teens Accused Of Plotting Attacks On Church, 2 Restaurants

From the article:

Police in Westerville outside Columbus said the two boys planned to use pipe bombs and to chain the doors of the church and restaurants before shooting people inside.

Under Ohio law, a concealed handgun license (CHL) holder may carry in a place of worship if they obtain permisson. This incident proves why we should be able to carry in places of worship and that prohibiting guns only creates a victim zone.