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Toledo: Disarmed (smoke-free) citizens, well-armed criminals

10:17am Wednesday, August 27, 2003

Toledo, Ohio is one of the most difficult places in the state to own a firearm. At least, for law-abiding citizens... The following headlines all appeared in the August 27 issue of the Toledo Blade: 2 holdups reported at convenience stores Two convenience stores in northwest Toledo were robbed late Monday, and the culprits fled with an undisclosed amount of money in both cases. Gunman wearing wig...

Columbus' deadly violence continues: Three killed in six hours over weekend

9:54am Wednesday, August 27, 2003

Three more dead, two more who were shot in their car, and could not "drive off" when attacked, as OSHP Capt. John Born suggests citizens should do in lieu of the right to bear ares for self-defense in a personal vehicle. Columbus homicides far out-pacing last year. August 24, 2003 Columbus Dispatch Hilltop stabbing, 2 shootings on North and Far East sides raise homicide tally to 77 At midday...

Pilots eager for gun training

9:17am Wednesday, August 27, 2003

August 26, 2003 Cincinnati Post Frustrated pilots are calling today for a speedup in training and screening so they can take guns into the cockpits. Two pilot groups were scheduled to hold a press conference today at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport in conjunction with similar conferences at five other U.S. airports. They will call for the acceleration of the Federal Flight Deck...

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OFCC learns of behind-the-scenes progress on HB12

1:35pm Monday, August 25, 2003

EXCLUSIVE: Must credit www.OhioCCW.org Ohioans For Concealed Carry (OFCC) has learned that, due to Senate amendments to HB12 dealing with how one should carry a firearm, law enforcement agencies in Ohio are not in agreement on Am. Sub. HB12. The Buckeye State Sheriff Association (BSSA) and the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) believe that making someone repeatedly handle, holster and unholster a...

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AP: Woman STABBED THROUGH CAR WINDOW after refusing to give beggar money

10:16am Friday, August 22, 2003

The Associated Press 8/22/03 9:11 AM SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (AP) -- A panhandler chased a woman who refused to give him money and stabbed her six times in a supermarket parking lot before a driver used his vehicle to knock the man off a bicycle as he tried to leave, police said. Mark Adrian Tyler, 26, of Springfield, asked the woman for $5 while she sat in her car outside the supermarket Thursday,...

Legislators about to return to Columbus: Will they finish the job?

10:00am Friday, August 22, 2003

FLASHBACK: April 29, 2003, Gongwer News Service Senate President Doug White (R-Manchester) said his chamber will not be looking for guidance from Governor Bob Taft as it begins consideration of a measure (HB 12) authorizing, in most respects, carrying concealed weapons. Rather, he said it will approve the version it deems most appropriate and let Mr. Taft determine whether it should be vetoed. On...

Still more Toledo crimes show danger of 'victim zone' firearms bans

8:44am Friday, August 22, 2003

Toledo Blade August 22, 2003 Toledo police auto squad detectives have seen an increase in thefts of vehicles throughout the city the last few weeks. A few juveniles were arrested after they were found in some of the stolen vehicles. The detective said juveniles may be taking the vehicles for joyrides, going until the vehicles run out of gas or they find another car to take. "It’s appalling that...

Tale of Two Cities: Akron bicyclist killed in blackout; Orlando biker defends

4:25pm Thursday, August 21, 2003

Akron Beacon Journal August 19, 2003 Police have arrested a 24-year-old suspected gang member and charged him in the Friday morning shooting of a bicyclist during the blackout. John Isaacs of the 500 block of Kenmore Boulevard was being held in the Summit County Jail on a charge of attempted murder for allegedly shooting Dave Drushal, 45, of Akron, as he rode his bike at Sweitzer and East Miller...