Education

As CHLs proliferate, issues arise

The following essay was published early last year at gunasandammo.com. The issues discussed are certainly things Ohioans intending to obtain their CHL should keep in mind. Carry At Your Own Risk By John Hay Rabb www.gunasandammo.com Contrary to many earlier predictions, the right to carry a concealed handgun is spreading across the country like a prairie fire. [At the time of this writing], there...

Restraining nothing

January 15, 2004 Toledo Blade Stabbing victim had order for protection Husband surrendered to authorities Tuesday An Antwerp, Ohio, woman who police said was stabbed by her estranged husband Tuesday had a protection order against him for herself and their two children, court records show. The protection order, effective through 2008, also granted Rachel Clifford, 35, exclusive possession of the...

More of Ohio's highest-ranking law enforcement officials weigh in on new law

More and more of Ohio's highest-ranking law enforcement officials (Ohio's sheriffs) are weighing in on their views regarding the passage of Ohio's concealed carry law. As expected, the lions-share are signing its praises. Ross County Sheriff Ron Nichols said "the purpose of this law is to give law-abiding citizens the right to arm themselves," he said. "This law is not a way felons can legally...

TX CHL-holder says he shot 2 would-be robbers

January 14, 2004 Fort Worth Star Telegram GRAND PRAIRIE - A Grand Prairie man is being held in the Grand Prairie Jail on suspicion of capital murder Tuesday after telling police that he shot and killed two men who forced him to withdraw money from an ATM, police said. Foyil Edward Deal, 63, was expected to be arraigned this morning and may be transferred to the Dallas County Jail, police said...

Buyer Beware: Taking CCW training early may not qualify you

In the hours since HB12 became law, OFCC has literally been overrun by requests from persons interested in receiving training, so that they may apply for a license the first day the applications hit their county sheriff's office. After years of being forced by law to be defenseless, we certainly understand the enthusiasm. But there are many unanswered questions in terms of what current training...

Ohio Civil-Defense Coalition member CCRKBA issues press release

CCRKBA Applauds Ohio Lawmakers for Passing CCW Law BELLEVUE, Wash., Jan. 7 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms (CCRKBA) today congratulated the Ohio Legislature for overcoming considerable obstacles in finally reaching accord, and passing, a bill that will allow Ohio citizens to carry concealed firearms for their personal protection. CCRKBA Chairman Alan...

Church congregation made victims by gunman - and by HB12

January 5, 2004 Toledo Blade Masked gunman terrorizes church Fear won't deter worshippers If the robber had asked, the congregation of St. Stephen’s African Methodist Episcopal Church probably would have lent a helping hand. But since they were forced to give him money while he had a gun pointed at the heads of two young girls, members of the congregation were in a less charitable mood yesterday...

Miami Univ. (OH) gets 'Cat Scratch Fever': Ted Nuget will outline political view

January 5, 2004 Cincinnati Enquirer OXFORD - The "Motor City Madman" is set to hit Miami University - to lecture on politics. Ted Nugent, a '70s-80s rock star known for his hit song "Cat Scratch Fever," will talk about his political views for this year's Conservative Week, sponsored by Miami's College Republicans. His speech, set for Feb. 19, will be free and open to the public, though a time and...

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