Letter to the Editor: Criminals ignore concealed-carry law

A new comprehensive story on the subject of business bans, including news of new victories in getting signs removed, and new businesses that are "in need of attention" about how their signs will be interpreted by their customers, is coming soon.

April 16, 2004
Toledo Blade

Businesses and stores that post "No Firearms Allowed On These Premises" might just as well post a sign saying "Welcome Criminals, You May, At Will, Without Any Opposition, Rob Our Customers."

CCW permit-holders might just stay away from these stores and businesses in large numbers. Sales could well drop to a new low.

The least such a store should do is provide a secure storage area for a customer's firearm while he is shopping there.

As for me, if and when I obtain a CCW permit, I will make it a point not to shop where firearms are not allowed.

The law as I see it now is too restrictive as to where the weapon may be carried.

Criminals will pay no attention to this law.

KENNETH E. DITMER
Lehman Avenue