We are copied on literally hundreds of pro-CCW letters as they are sent to editors, legislators, etc. Some eventually make it into print, and some do not. Occasionally, a letter will rise…
Author: Buckeye Firearms Association
Van Wert man avoids indictment in shooting
November 11, 2003 Toledo Blade VAN WERT, Ohio — A Van Wert County grand jury has declined to return an indictment against a city resident in connection with a shooting during a…
HB12 Conference Committee Meeting Postponed
Representive Aslanides’ office has announced that, due to the death of a former colleague, the HB12 Conference Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 12, has been postponed. No announcement was made on…
Letters to Editors: Some potential carriers shouldn’t have guns
Perhaps a more appropriate headline would be: some potential letter writers shouldn’t have pens. Click on the “Read More…” link below for three anti-self-defense letters to the editor, including one from Rep….
Columbus Police seek Linden rapist
November 10, 2003 The Columbus Dispatch Columbus police stepped out their search Monday morning for a serial rapist who terrorized the Linden area between late 1991 and the summer of 2002. Police…
Where have all the good Ohioans gone?
As we recently reported, citizens who remain in Ohio have become increasingly unhappy with Bob Taft and the Republican Party, in direct contrast to national trends. But what about those who choose…
Gannett: Committee works on concealed carry bill compromise
By JIM SIEGEL Gannett News Service November 8, 2003 COLUMBUS — A joint House-Senate committee formed to work out a compromise on the concealed handgun bill will meet for the first time…
Update: Battle for self-defense rights in other states
Wisconsin Assembly OKs End To Concealed Weapons Ban November 6, 2003 The Wisconsin Assembly passed early today a bill under which the state’s 130-year-old ban on carrying concealed weapons would end. The…
Statehouse ‘Defense’ Walk coming in Columbus!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 7, 2003 CONTACT INFORMATION BELOW Open Carry ‘Defense’ Walkers from across Ohio will bring their display to the Statehouse COLUMBUS • Ohioans For Concealed Carry has announced that…
OFCC PAC Commentary goes national: ”A Warning to the Republican Party”
On Wednesday, November 5, a commentary about the 2003 election results, entitled Ohio Republican voters fire shot (that should be) heard ’round the nation, was posted on this website. Almost immediately, we…