Are mixed public messages are being given by our state Republican leadership concerning concealed carry reform? In December, House Speaker Larry Householder said publicly that that concealed carry reform is in position…
Author: Buckeye Firearms Association
Leadership: Concealed Carry “Takes Seat in Back”
The 2003 Legislative Agenda was presented in a joint press conference Thursday by Governor Bob Taft, Speaker Larry Householder, and Senate President Doug White. As anyone following the basic political and the…
Senator Gardner (R-Bowling Green) considers early exit
State Senator Randy Gardner, R-Bowling Green, took over Doug White’s position as president pro tem when White became Senate President. Now Gardner, who is term-limited and cannot run for re-election in 2004,…
Stark County Park Board’s Opposition to Self-Defense Extends Even to Rangers
While not directly a Concealed Carry Reform issue, an OFCC supporter has requested that we bring attention to the plight of Stark County Park Rangers, who in the commission of their duties…
Blade: Strong Pro-CCW Senator Joins Judiciary Committee (Civil Justice)
Senate President Doug White (R., Manchester) announced yesterday that Senator Lynn Wachtman (R-Napoleon) has been appointed to the Senate Judiciary Committee (Civil Justice). This is great news for concealed carry reform efforts….
[Pro-CCW] Sulzer plans to recapture Chillicothe mayor’s job
A former state representative announced yesterday that he will challenge another Democrat — and the incumbent — in the Chillicothe mayoral election. Joseph P. Sulzer served as mayor from 1987 to 1996….
Concealed Carry Reform Picks Up a Vote in Senate
The OFCC PAC volunteer staff has been hard at work, following up on the story we first reported here on January 8, concerning the replacement of anti-CCW Senator Priscilla Mead (R-16). Last…
Plain Dealer: Legislator starts drive to remove three justices
Columbus – A state lawmaker has started a drive to remove three Ohio Supreme Court justices from the bench. Rep. Ron Young is seeking co-sponsors for a resolution to remove Justices Paul…
States Reconsider Limits On Law-Abiding Gun Owners
As violent crime rates continue to drop in states that allow citizens to carry concealed firearms, some of those states are reconsidering the limits they place on that constitutional right. According to…
DDN: Taft likely to become Chair of Republican Gov. Assoc.
Buried in a Dayton Daily News story about Taft’s inauguration is this tidbit on future power possibilities for the governor: “Taft is vice chairman of the Republican Governors Association and is expected…