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HB12 Conference Committee Meeting Postponed

5:02pm Monday, November 10, 2003
Representive Aslanides' office has announced that, due to the death of a former colleague, the HB12 Conference Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 12, has been postponed. No announcement was made on when the Committee will meet. Corwin Nixon, a long-time Ohio legislator and one of the most powerful politicians in Warren County history, died last Thursday. He was 90. The funeral...

Letters to Editors: Some potential carriers shouldn’t have guns

2:48pm Monday, November 10, 2003
Perhaps a more appropriate headline would be: some potential letter writers shouldn't have pens. Click on the "Read More..." link below for three anti-self-defense letters to the editor, including one from Rep. Tyrone Yates. Some potential carriers shouldn’t have guns November 05, 2003 The proponents of concealed guns argue that armed citizens will reduce crime. I don’t believe it for an instant...

Columbus Police seek Linden rapist

2:22pm Monday, November 10, 2003
November 10, 2003 The Columbus Dispatch Columbus police stepped out their search Monday morning for a serial rapist who terrorized the Linden area between late 1991 and the summer of 2002. Police say the man, who has also been linked to crimes in Pomona, Calif., raped 21 victims, including a 13-year-old girl and her mother. Monday police unveiled a billboard with a gigantic composite drawing of...

Where have all the good Ohioans gone?

11:19am Saturday, November 08, 2003
As we recently reported , citizens who remain in Ohio have become increasingly unhappy with Bob Taft and the Republican Party, in direct contrast to national trends. But what about those who choose to leave Ohio for greener pastures? Cleveland Plain Dealer: Ohio loses young, educated in droves Ohio lost more young, single, college-educated people during the 1990s than any other state except...

Gannett: Committee works on concealed carry bill compromise

10:05am Saturday, November 08, 2003
By JIM SIEGEL Gannett News Service November 8, 2003 COLUMBUS -- A joint House-Senate committee formed to work out a compromise on the concealed handgun bill will meet for the first time Tuesday, and the chairman says he's preparing new ideas. "All parties agree there are holes in this bill that need to be fixed. That's a good thing," said Rep. Jim Aslanides, R-Coshocton, who as bill sponsor is...

Update: Battle for self-defense rights in other states

9:59am Saturday, November 08, 2003
Wisconsin Assembly OKs End To Concealed Weapons Ban November 6, 2003 The Wisconsin Assembly passed early today a bill under which the state's 130-year-old ban on carrying concealed weapons would end. The Assembly voted 64-to-35 to approve the legislation which the Senate approved last month. But the Assembly made some changes to the bill, which means it must go back to the Senate before it can go...

Statehouse 'Defense' Walk coming in Columbus!

2:52pm Friday, November 07, 2003
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 7, 2003 CONTACT INFORMATION BELOW Open Carry 'Defense' Walkers from across Ohio will bring their display to the Statehouse COLUMBUS • Ohioans For Concealed Carry has announced that activists from across the state who are interested in protesting legislative obstruction of concealed carry reform will "openly carry" their sidearms at the corner of E. Broad St. and N...

OFCC PAC Commentary goes national: ''A Warning to the Republican Party''

11:18am Friday, November 07, 2003
On Wednesday, November 5, a commentary about the 2003 election results, entitled Ohio Republican voters fire shot (that should be) heard 'round the nation , was posted on this website. Almost immediately, we began receiving feedback from readers interested in making sure this piece was read by as many people as possible. That mission is well on it's way to accomplishment. By the following...

Poll: Republicans making gains - BUT NOT IN OHIO

10:40am Friday, November 07, 2003
Poll: Republican Party has made strong gains since 2000 election November 05, 2003 WASHINGTON - A year before Election Day, the number of people who identify themselves as Republicans is significantly larger than when George W. Bush was elected president, particularly in several pivotal states such as Florida and Michigan that often prove decisive in close contests. The gains bring the...

Social worker raped while investigating a case at an Akron

10:00am Friday, November 07, 2003
November 7, 2003 Akron Beacon-Journal A father involved with the Summit County Children Services Board has been charged with raping a social worker who went to his apartment Thursday to discuss his child's case. Akron police arrested Shawn Robert Marshall on charges of rape and kidnapping, both first-degree felonies. Officers were waiting for Marshall to be treated at Akron City Hospital before...

National pro-self-defense group: Ohio a ''target-rich environment''

9:52am Friday, November 07, 2003
Taft, Legislature Left Ohio Workplace Shooting Victims Defenseless, Says CCRKBA For Immediate Release November 6, 2003 Thursday's workplace shooting in suburban Cincinnati, Ohio underscores the need for Buckeye State lawmakers to craft a sensible concealed carry law, and for Gov. Bob Taft to stop blocking the measure, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms (CCRKBA) said today...

Granting the wish of a ''Million'' Mom

6:49am Friday, November 07, 2003
Those who are following the fight to restore our right to bear arms for self-defense closely will be familiar with the name Lori A. O'Neill. O'Neill is President of the "Million" Mom March's Cleveland Chapter, and one of the few vocal anti-self-defense extremists in our state. What you may not know is that she is a regular visitor of this website, and frequently shares thoughts with members of...

Are they putting this kind of effort into finding Tony Gordon's killer?

10:07am Thursday, November 06, 2003
4 work on officer's killing Associated Press November 2, 2003 DAYTON, Ohio - Four years after off-duty police officer Kevin Brame was slain, Dayton homicide detectives are increasing efforts to find the killer. Detectives Dan Hall and Donna Pack have been working only the Brame case since June. Their team recently added two members, including a special agent with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal...

Ohio Crime Clock ticks up while committee delays

9:34am Thursday, November 06, 2003
Ohioans were forced to wait four months for the Senate's HB12 conference committee appointments. Now they've been forced to wait another three weeks until all the committee members can find the time to meet together. While all eyes look to the General Assembly for leadership on this issue, defenseless Ohioans continue to be victimized, and the Ohio Crime Clock tally (located at the top-right of...

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...

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...

Findlay Courier: They'll tote guns to make a point

6:18pm Saturday, November 01, 2003
November 1, 2003 The long-running debate on whether Ohio citizens should be able to carry concealed guns will take center stage this weekend in downtown Findlay. At 2 p.m. Sunday, supporters of pending concealed carry legislation will march down Main Street -- many with firearms openly displayed. The "Defense Walk" route will be from the Main Street bridge to Lincoln Street and back. Findlay's...

Youngstown Walkers make new friends, but not with the Chief

6:13pm Saturday, November 01, 2003
Youngstown Police Chief Robert Bush: Arrest them all, let the courts sort it out? Over 100 people, including Senator and HB12 Conference Committeeman Marc Dann (D) participated in Saturday's open carry 'Defense' Walk in Youngstown, which was extensively covered by area media. One Youngstown citizen told Walk organizer Rick Kaleda, "you sure do throw a fun party." But Youngstown Police Chief...

Editorial: Funding for sheriff's office is a necessity

10:56am Saturday, November 01, 2003
October 18, 2003 Ironton Tribune Suddenly, a noise awakens you. Startled from sleep, your mind races at 90 miles per hour as your ears try to decipher the cause of the noise. Within a split second, you realize your worst fears are fast becoming a reality. Someone is breaking into your house. Quickly, you call 911 and then you wait. Click on the "Read More..." link below for more. Halfway across...

Pro-CCW, Anti-Taft Protestors send a strong message in Columbus

7:47am Saturday, November 01, 2003
According to the Toledo Blade, about 25 people took time off work on Thursday to join up in downtown Columbus to send President Bush and the Ohio Republican Party a message: Taxman Taft is a liability for Bush. No CCW in Ohio in 2003, no vote for Bush in 2004? Hey Bob, Bush signed CCW in Texas, why won't you? Sandwiched between groups carrying messages solely supportive or opposing President Bush...

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