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Xenia Gazette: Concealed gun law approved by state

10:13am Wednesday, December 11, 2002
This article in the Xenia Gazette provides a good summary of the restrictions for applicants as specified by the Senate's version of HB274. It also includes a quote from Senator Steve Austria, who, while acknowledging the bills' imperfection, said that "he feels that the Senate’s version of the legislation includes measures that will make communities safer, such as, keeping guns out of the hands...

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Ohio Senate OKs concealed-gun bill

10:03am Wednesday, December 11, 2002
The Ohio Senate approved a bill yesterday legalizing concealed weapons for most Ohioans, despite the continued opposition of Gov. Bob Taft. House leaders said that without a promise from Taft to sign the bill they do not intend to bring lawmakers back for a vote on the bill. That decision [if it remains firm] will kill the bill for now, though the House intends to reintroduce its version after...

Morning Journal Editorial: ''Ohioans are safer'' without CCW

8:14am Wednesday, December 11, 2002
What is it about the major media having such blatant misunderstanding on this issue? Or is it something else - like deliberate disinformation, flying in the face of reality represented in 44 other CCW states? Either way, those who enjoy writing letters to the editor will want to read and respond to this rubbish, printed in the Morning Journal. A comments section is also available at the bottom of...

Dayton Daily News: Senate approves concealed-carry bill

8:07am Wednesday, December 11, 2002
The Ohio Senate approved legislation Tuesday giving Ohioans the right to carry concealed handguns, but it still appears unlikely that a final version of the bill will get to Gov. Bob Taft’s desk before the end of the year. The Senate vote was 20-11, with two members absent. House Speaker Larry Householder, R-Glenford, said again Tuesday that the House has no plans to come back to consider the...

Clear Channel stations report on bill's passage from committee

7:56am Wednesday, December 11, 2002
WTAM 1100 began playing this news report on the radio following the passage of amended Sub. HB274 from Senate committee. It is likely that this was played on Clear Channel stations statewide. You can find that audio clip on the WTAM website or you can click here to access the downloads section for our archived version (35 sec., requires MP3 player).

AP: Senate could consider vote on weapons bill

4:09pm Tuesday, December 10, 2002
This story was filed by the Associated Press immediately following passage of the bill out of Committee. Commentary by Chad D. Baus: Most interestingly, the Ohio State Patrol is *STILL* opposed to the bill, even after the the Committee tried to "compromise" and tell people they could have a loaded gun in their car, but only if locked in their glove box or in a case. The Governor's office STILL...

AP: Concealed-carry issue not going away quietly

9:19am Tuesday, December 10, 2002
The House won't vote on [an amended] bill to allow Ohioans to carry hidden guns this year, but a vote on the issue could take place in the Senate this week. Work continued Monday to recruit supporters, said Sen. Jeff Jacobson, a suburban Dayton Republican who's chairman of the Senate Civil Justice Committee. An amended version of the bill was expected to be introduced Tuesday, he said. However,...

Dayton Daily News: Gun bill still just harmful, narrow politics

7:41am Saturday, December 07, 2002
The Dayton Daily News has printed yet another in the major Ohio media's long list of misinformed anti-CCW editorials. Click here to read the entire Dayton Daily News editorial . Ironically, the editorial was printed in the same issue as appeared a story noting that Dayton has been ranked as the 15th-most dangerous city in the United States. Other Ohio cities in the top 25 included Youngstown (...

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