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AP: Concealed weapons popular with Indiana legislators

5:24pm Monday, August 04, 2003

1 in 6 packing heat, some during sessions The Associated Press One in six Indiana lawmakers has a permit to carry a firearm, and some even pack their guns when they walk onto the floor of the Indiana House and Senate, The Journal Gazette reported Sunday. These pistol-packing politicians have no problem with the availability of weapons in the Statehouse, and some even welcome the guns given the...

Dayton Daily News publishes two more CCW-related letters to the editor

3:30pm Monday, August 04, 2003

The Dayton Daily News has printed two more letters to the editor debating the merits of concealed carry reform. And unless there are two "Jaime Pacheco"'s in the Dayton area, the anti-CCW letter comes from none other than Wright State University Medical Department's Associate Professor, Chief, Hematology/Oncology, Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Click on the "Read More..." link below for more...

Cleveland Gov't: Police Can't Be Trusted With Bigger Bullets

2:45pm Monday, August 04, 2003

Submitted by an OFCC supporter to www.OhioCCW.org: Apparently some residents don't trust the police in Cleveland. That's what the Plain Dealer article says about the failed police union bid to equip officers with .40 cal Glocks to replace the 9mm guns. The article goes on to say that bigger guns (bigger bullets) aren't politically realistic. But that's not the real reason for scrapping the...

Why isn't the OSHP lobbying to get CARS off the highways?

2:01pm Thursday, July 31, 2003

July 31, 2003 Coshocton Tribune Coshocton man enters guilty plea in road rage case ZANESVILLE -- A Coshocton man arrested earlier this year on allegations that he intentionally crashed his car into other motorists on Ohio 16 entered a guilty plea to amended charges. Matthew Johnson, 20, of North Whitewoman Street, was found guilty of two counts of attempted felonious assault, two counts of...

Tax $$$ at work: Columbus program lets students debate gun bill with lawmakers

10:15am Thursday, July 31, 2003

Thursday, July 31, 2003 THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH Eight Columbus Public Schools students attempted yesterday to do what Ohio lawmakers could not — decide whether Ohioans can legally carry concealed weapons. The students were role-playing in front of real senators and representatives as part of a summer leadership program designed to teach them what it’s like to work in the field of law. Each was...

Live in a low crime area? Think your family isn't in danger? Think again.

8:41am Thursday, July 31, 2003

Thu, Jul. 31, 2003 Akron Beacon-Journal Predators could strike again State finds 1,000 sex offenders at risk in inmate review after Wayne girl's murder. Bill to strengthen laws COLUMBUS - The state has identified about 1,000 additional convicted sex offenders at risk of striking again, according to a study done following the rape and slaying of a 14-year-old Wayne County girl. Click on the "Read...

Anti-self defense extremists plead with Taft: ''Keep your promise''

2:21pm Wednesday, July 30, 2003

In case you had any doubts, Ohio's anti-self-defense extremists are not resting until the General Assembly returns from summer break. According to a recent email alert from them, they are creating yet another align="right"> deceptive name for themselves, and have launched a new web-based service to spit out form letters urging citizens to encourage Governor Taft to drop his "support" for House...

Online poll asks who is most to blame for delays on HB12

11:18am Wednesday, July 30, 2003

A new survey has been added to the OFCC PAC website, inquiring as to who is most to blame for delays on HB12. Vote in the upper right-hand corner of the home page, or click here . If you haven't already done so, you can still weigh in on whether or not the Gen. Assembly's failure to pass CCW in '03 effect your vote in '04, by clicking here .