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Law not followed in release of Lucas Co. CHL-holders' private information

Ohioans For Concealed Carry has learned that on at least two occasions, Lucas Co. Sheriff James A. Telb's office released the private information of Ohio Concealed Handgun License (CHL)-holders to journalists without having received the proper request forms. On September 8, 2004, WNWO NBC24 submitted a request "copies of all records" relating to people who have obtained concealed carry permits"...

SAF condemns ABCNews fraud in report on AWB sunset

September 9, 2004 - The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) today called on ABC News anchor Peter Jennings and correspondent Bill Redeker to admit the network distorted fact during a report on the end of the so-called "assault weapons" ban that aired Wednesday evening, Sept. 8. During that segment, video footage from the North Hollywood bank robbery shootout in March 1997 showed the robbers firing...

Facts on guns and crime reduction in Israel ''surprise'' Michael Moore

Despite being an "expert" on guns and crime, Michael Moore now says he learned the facts about arming citizens and crime reduction only after he made his anti-gun movie: "After I made Bowling for Columbine, I discovered that Israel has one of the lowest levels of violence -- I mean, besides the conflict with the Palestinians -- even though there are so many guns around." (Admissions like this...

Investigation of Shelby Co. Sheriff and Sidney Daily News ongoing

Ohioans For Concealed Carry continues to receive requests for updates to the investigation of Shelby Co. Sheriff Kevin O'Leary and Jeffrey Billiel, editor of Brown Publishing's Sidney Daily News. On June 17, Miami Co. Prosecutor Gary Nasal was appointed special prosecutor by Shelby Co. Court of Common Pleas Judge John D. Schmitt, to look into possible criminal violations by Shelby Co. Sheriff...

Ohio CHL: ''Do what's right, rather than what's easy''

----- Original Message ----- From: Baillie, Jack Sent: Monday, August 30, 2004 4:28 PM Subject: Ken Hanson article After reading Ken Hanson's article "Friends don't let Ohio friends carry on a non-resident permit" which you posted on the OFCC site yesterday, I found his point to be well reasoned and right on the mark. As a result, I immediately made arrangements to take the training necessary to...

NO SSN: Hamilton Co. CHL applicant obtains license in 8 days

Sat Aug 28 23:45:11 2004: I wanted to give you an update on an experience with the Hamilton County SO while applying for a CHL. I submitted the application without my SSN written down. The person handling the fingerprinting did not know this was acceptable; he had been told the Webcheck would not accept a submission w/o the SSN present -- that it was a "required field" for him to click "submit."...

Evaluation: First 90 days with Ohio's Concealed Carry Law

The Ohio Attorney General's office has released data on the first three months of concealed handgun license issuance. ----> Concealed Carry Licensure Statistics Report - 2nd Qtr 2004 (.pdf) OFCC's overall assessment: Issuance: In the first 90 days under the new law, 26,307 standard licenses, and 30 temporary emergency licenses were issued to Ohio residents. Gun ban extremists and the liberal...

OFCC Picnic Agenda Announced

Organizers for Ohioans For Concealed Carry's 1st Annual Picnic in the Park have announced the schedule for the September 4 event, which will include messages from OFCC President Jeff Garvas and OFCC PAC Chairman Jim Irvine. The keynote speaker is Secretary of State Ken Blackwell. A door prize drawing will also be held. The complete schedule can be viewed by click "Read More..." link below. 2004...

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