Ridiculous “plain sight” law; “no-guns” sign puts stolen gun on the street

Mon Feb 14 06:25:07 2005
From: Mike
Subject: Stolen Gun

Hello-

I had a gun (and some other stuff) stolen out of my car Wednesday at the “no-guns” Alladin Shrine Temple in Columbus.

There was even a cop on scene that saw the guy and gave chase, but lost him. The cop said there had been a few smash and grabs there lately. In addition to my gun, this dirtbag has my home address and my appointment schedule for work.

I’ll be writing the Governor to tell him he’s partly responsible for another illegal gun in the hands of criminals due to the ridiculous “plain sight” provision in the law.

Mike

Car break-ins have made news recently across Ohio:

  • Beavercreek Police May have Clue in Recent Car Break-ins
    Another series of car break-ins, and another news story with the police telling people to not leave valuables in our cars. Meanwhile, state law requires CHL-holders to leave their firearm in a case that is visible in many situations.
  • Seventeen car break-ins reported in Newark over weekend
    One of the victims was a judge's wife and another victim had a Bible stolen after the passenger side window was smashed in.

    Related Stories:
    Another police officer's gun stolen from car

    Guns stolen from citizen's and police dept.'s parked vehicles

    Has ridiculous ''plain sight'' provision claimed first victim?

    OSHP's car carry language contributes to increased potential for firearms theft

    Business' CCW bans contribute to increased potential for firearms theft

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