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The lengths they'll go to spread their anti-gun message

8:52am Thursday, November 06, 2003

On October 22, a letter to the editor entitled "Walks show concealed carry is unneeded" was published in the Columbus Dispatch, under the name Lori O'Neill. O'Neill is the President of the Cleveland chapter of the so-called "Million" Mom March. A response was published on this website the following day: Gun Control Extremists Advocate Open Carry?!? In the November 5, 2003 issue of the Cleveland...

OH GUN Group Starts Memorial For Carjack Victim, Patrol Silent

6:46am Thursday, November 06, 2003

November 10, 2003 Gun Week ( www.gunweek.com ) by Dave Workman Senior Editor Ohioans for Concealed Carry (OFCC) has established a memorial fund to benefit the daughter of a carjacking victim who died, the group insists, for essentially following the advice of the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP). James A. "Tony" Gordon, 27, was shot to death Aug. 6 when he tried to drive away from a carjacking in...

Conference panel aims to forge compromise next week

6:14am Thursday, November 06, 2003

Gongwer News Service November 5, 2003 CONFERENCE PANEL AIMS TO TRY AND FORGE COMPROMISE ON CONCEAL-AND-CARRY BILL NEXT WEEK; SPONSOR 'ENCOURAGED' A joint House-Senate conference committee formed to work out differences on a bill allowing citizens to carry concealed firearms is expected to meet Wednesday, Nov. 12, sponsor Rep. James Aslanides (R-Coshocton) said Tuesday. Mr. Aslanides characterized...

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OFCC PAC Endorsees Sam Malone and Heather Harlow WIN!

5:52am Wednesday, November 05, 2003

It would have been impossible to research every local race in the state of Ohio for an off-year election. But there were a few contests which peaked the interest of OFCC PAC, some because they are between pro-Conceal Carry Reform candidates and out-and-out liberal anti-gunners, and others because we wish to support pro-CCW candidates in positions that could one day lead them to the Statehouse of...

Ohio Republican voters fire shot (that should be) heard 'round the nation

5:24am Wednesday, November 05, 2003

UPDATE: This commentary has been picked up by several national media outlets! NO CONFIDENCE by Chad D. Baus One month after Arnold took Calee-fo-nia, it was another big night for Republicans across the nation, as voters elected GOP heavyweight Haley Barbour to the governorship in Mississippi, and as Ernie Fletcher became governor of Kentucky, putting a Republican in that office for the first time...

CCW fight colors battle to replace Doug White in Senate District 14

2:17pm Tuesday, November 04, 2003

Battle lines are already forming for 2004 state legislative races, and the problem of Senate Republican failures on concealed carry reform is taking center stage from the very beginning. Senator Doug White (R-14) is viewed by many as Governor Taft's accomplice in poisoning and delaying House Bill 12. White is term-limited, and thus if he desires to stay in politics at all, his best bet may be via...

Alliance open carry 'Defense' Walk HUGE contrast to neighboring Youngstown

8:56pm Sunday, November 02, 2003

While the smaller market and proximity to Youngstown likely reduced attendance at this Walk, the event was indeed notable because of its proximity to Youngstown. The city of Alliance and the Alliance Police Department were very supportive of the 40-or-so open carry 'Defense' Walkers who took to the streets Sunday. Alliance police even told Walkers that they had received calls from citizens...

Senator: Conference Committee meeting scheduled

6:30am Sunday, November 02, 2003

While participating in the Youngstown open carry 'Defense' Walk on Nov. 1, Senator March Dann (D) told other Walkers, and the media, that the conferees' first meeting on House Bill 12 will be convened on November 12. While we are disappointed in the three week delay before a meeting, we are glad that it is finally scheduled. Ohioans For Concealed Carry is calling on the committee to act quickly...