This column doesn’t address concealed carry reform, but should serve as a reminder that we all would do well to offer non-shooters the opportunity to try it out. All too often, it’s…
Author: Buckeye Firearms Association
Letter to the Editor: Patrol’s fears not based on facts
May 29, 2003 Dayton Daily News The Ohio State Highway Patrol has opposed numerous bills introduced in the General Assembly that would allow private citizens to carry concealed firearms, including firearms in…
Hearing slated on appeal of concealed gun ruling
Tiffin Advertiser Tribune – A hearing date has been set for the appeal of a local decision that declared unconstitutional Ohio’s law against carrying a concealed weapon. The hearing is set for…
Taft names Union County Sheriff to head Homeland Security efforts
Gongwer News Service – Last week, Governor Bob Taft announced that he has appointed Union County Sheriff John Overly to head up the state’s homeland security efforts in the Department of Public…
Ohio FOP Funds Solicitation & My Reply
I recently got the Ohio FOP’s annual request for money. Here is my reply: Ohio State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police 222 E. Town Street Columbus OH 43215-4611 Gentlemen: I have received…
”Gun panel” working on substitute bill; Looking to vote in two weeks
Gongwer News Service – A Senate committee that has heard extensive testimony on a measure (HB 12) that would specifically permit gun owners to carry their weapons in a concealed fashion expects…
Louisiana serial killings suspect arrested
A man suspected in the killings of five women was arrested peacefully outside a tire store, ending a months-long manhunt in a case that terrified women across Louisiana. Derrick Todd Lee, 34,…
Letter to the Editor: Editorial cartoon missed point of concealed carry
Cincinnati Enquirer May 28, 2003 In the Mike Keefe cartoon published on May 25, a man explains to his female companion that the “violent sociopath” holding a gun on her has a…
Letter to the Editor: Anti-gun doctor fails to see larger picture
Columbus Dispatch Sunday, May 25, 2003 In answer to the lecture on the concealed-carry gun law from Dr. Jonathan Groner (letter, May 14), I wonder if he has been so preoccupied with…
Column: Concealed-carry debate evolving into battle over property rights
The Columbus Dispatch’s Lee Leonard has published a column that does a good job of explaining the most recent state of the debate on potential amendments to HB12 in the Senate. Click…