Two messages from friends of Ohioans For Concealed Carry

Please consider the following messages from organizations who have been extremely supportive of self-defense rights in Ohio.

Solicitations for sheriffs' association disavowed

A national non-profit organization claims it supports your local
sheriff, but the Clermont County sheriff disagrees.

Sheriff A.J. "Tim" Rodenberg is cautioning residents against donating to a
national sheriffs' association that's been making recent telephone
solicitations. He says the association has not shown financial support to
Ohio counties.

"We haven't ever received a penny from this organization, and I know of no
sheriffs' offices who have," Rodenberg said, referring to the
Louisiana-based American Deputy Sheriffs' Association.

Rodenberg said some Clermont County residents have contacted the sheriff's office recently and asked about the charity's legitimacy.

"If you want your donation to remain local and benefit law enforcement in your community, contact your local law enforcement agency to see how to make a donation directly to them without going through a third party," said Detective Monte Mayer, spokesman for the Butler County Sheriff's Office.

Buckeye State Sheriffs' Association director Bob Cornwell said, "I've never seen a penny [ from the outside organization] go to any sheriff in this whole state."

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OHIO NRA MEMBERS: SUPPORT YOUR NRA FOUNDATION!

URGE YOUR STATE REPRESENTATIVES TO SUPPORT HB 121

The 2003-2004 Regular Session of the Ohio Legislature is quickly coming to a close. House Bill 121, introduced by Rep. Tim Schaffer (R-5), is still before the House Transportation Committee.

This important piece of legislation would create a specialized motor vehicle license plate for supporters of the National Rifle Association. The specialized tags will cost $25, with $15 of that total being deposited into the NRA Foundation State Fund Account for Ohio. The fund will be used for Foundation-related projects such as youth hunter education, firearms safety training and shooting range development. All money raised from the purchase of these plates will stay in Ohio for activities and programs!

However, time is running out. This bill may be voted on before the end of the year, so it is important for you to contact your State Representatives and Senator urging support for HB 121. You can find contact information for your Legislator by using the "Write your Representative" feature at www.nraila.org.