Letter from OFCC's Business Education Coordinator

Over the past several months, OFCC's Do Not Patronize While Armed database has served as a useful resource for law-abiding CHL holders and
others across Ohio.

Users of the website can easily determine which businesses throughout Ohio have asked us not to visit them unless we are defenseless. These are listed as Criminal Protection Zones (CPZs) The database also lists locations that have decided not to advertise to violent criminals that all of their customers are defenseless and can be victimized with impunity. These are listed as Safe Alternatives.

A tremendous grassroots effort has educated several hundred business which initially were CPZs. Several hundred of these vendors, once fully informed, have removed the restrictions and now allow persons to
lawfully carry at their location.

Do you remember the 'others' I mentioned a moment ago? OFCC's Do Not Patronize While Armed list is also being used by Anti-Public Safety groups in Ohio. Several business listed in the DNPWA database have received letters thanking them for having signs posted. The logic behind thanking a location for endangering our families will be left for another discussion. What is logical is that we make sure that businesses that welcome honest Ohioans know we are appreciative.

Please visit the DNPWA list and locate a Safe Alternative in your area to patronize this week. When you shop, be sure to let the manager know why you choose to visit. Also if there are any CPZ's in your area, consider stopping by to talk to the manager about why they are posted. Direct
conversations with local patrons carry tremendously more weight then
letters from groups elsewhere in the state.

Any information on current CPZs or Safe Alternatives can be emailed to me at [email protected] or submitted directly on the DNPWA website. Also, remember monetary donations to OFCCPAC can be made by clicking here.

Sincerely,

Joe Eaton
OFCC Business Education Coordinator