Pro-Gun Punditry: Wednesday's Buckeye State Roundabout

By Chris Chumita

There are more stories pertaining to our gun rights in Ohio then we can possibly draw attention to with individual daily commentary. But they are all worthy of mention.

What follows is our review of headlines from around the state though a pro-gun rights lens.

From a home invasion to a dog shooting its owner, these articles should be a part of your required reading!

Click "Read More..." for several days of headlines accompanied by short, concise pro-gun analysis.

11/5/07: Akron, Ohio: Woman Says 2 Men Ransacked Home In Middle Of Night

From the article:

An Akron woman said that two men ransacked her home in the middle of the night. The 24-year-old woman told police that she was the victim of a home invasion.

She said that the two men armed with handguns entered her Triplett Boulevard home at about 1 a.m. Sunday.

Home invasions seem to happening more and more. They are just one reason why we must fight for our right to keep and bear arms. In the event of a home invasion, a firearm may save the your life or the lives of your family.

11/5/07: Arcadia, Pennsylvania: Police: Man Arrested For Selling Gun That Killed Officer

From the article:

A handgun stolen in Pennsylvania was used in the May slaying of a Cleveland Heights police officer.

Also from the article:

He's accused of breaking into an Arcadia, Pa., home in September 2006 and stealing several firearms, including a 9 mm Highpoint that was used on May 25 to kill Cleveland Heights police officer Jason West.

Police said Smolk sold the stolen weapons on the streets of Cleveland.

In most cases, criminals do not obtain their firearms through legal means. They often get their weapons by stealing them and other illegal ways.

11/2/07: Gary, Indiana: Indiana Court Ignores "Protection Of Lawful Commerce In Arms Act"

From the article:

This week, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled that the city of Gary, Indiana could continue its frivolous, politically motivated lawsuit blaming gun manufacturers for the actions of local criminals. The case, City of Gary v. Smith & Wesson, is one of several around the country where the wheels of justice are grinding slowly, as gun makers try to get the courts to enforce the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) of 2005, which requires courts to dismiss this type of case.

This case should have been dismissed. Cases like this one, is exactly why we passed the "Protection Of Lawful Commerce In Arms Act"

11/2/07: Orange County, Florida: Suspect's Pistol Worth More Than The Loot

From the article:

A rare handgun used in more than a dozen holdups across Orange County turns out to be worth more than all the money the suspect wielding it took from his victims, according to Orlando police.

Confiscated late Wednesday, the 1940 Colt Woodsman Match Target Bullseye pistol was recognized by Detective Matt Deem as the same weapon seen in a series of surveillance videos of convenience-store robberies since August.

Hopefully, the pistol will not be destroyed!

10/31/07: Dayton, Ohio: Loaded Assault Rifle Found In Neighborhood During Trick-Or-Treat

From the article:

A Dayton resident found a loaded weapon in her front yard during trick-or-treat festivities Thursday.

Also from the article:

Police reports said Gregory Kilgore, 26, was arrested on a charge of improperly handling a firearm in a motor vehicle. The report alleges Kilgore threw the weapon out of the window of his car, possibly after firing several shots in the area.

This raises a serious question. Did the police properly search the area if they believed that Kilgore threw a weapon out of his window?

10/31/07: Cleveland, Ohio: Thief Takes Officer's Gun, Ammo, Vest and Badge

From the article:

Someone broke into a Cleveland Public Utilities police officer's home on Dove Avenue and took a loaded 9 mm Smith & Wesson gun, a second loaded magazine, his badge and a bulletproof vest.

If some of the gun-grabbers had their way, this officer would be charged criminally since his gun was stolen. They hate guns so much that they would want to further victimize the victim by charging them for having their own property stolen.

10/31/07: Springfield, Ohio: Gunman With Spiky Hair Was Playing Prank

From the article:

Wittenberg University alerted students to a report of a gunman with blond, spiky hair in a residence hall Tuesday night, but what appeared to be a threatening situation turned out to be a birthday prank and the gun fired only soft foam pellets, police said.

Still, the gun violated the university's zero-tolerance policy, and five students were taken into custody. Authorities did not immediately determine if any charges would be filed.

Pranks like this are extremely dangerous. It could have easily have resulted in the death of the prankster, beause the police thought that they were responding to a real incident.

10/30/07: Des Moines, Iowa: Hunting Dog Shoots Man In Leg

From the article:

A hunter was recovering Tuesday after he was shot in the leg at close range by his dog, who stepped on his shotgun and tripped the trigger, an official said.

Gun accidents are not a joke. However, I'm sure that his hunting buddies will never let him live this one down.