As news of OFCC’s Do Not Patronize While Armed list was reported across the state and even across the nation (including USA TODAY) this week, we have received an increasing amount of…
Concealed-carry process goes smoothly in Athens County
After initial holdups over a misunderstanding about what was necessary to complete mental health records check (see Athens Co. Sheriff needs help with the definition of ”OR”, things seem to be moving…
States careful about permits, UT researcher says
May 7, 2004 Toledo Blade All of the states that allow citizens to carry concealed handguns have been careful about issuing permits, Brian Patrick, an assistant professor of communication at the University…
Gunman holds up over half dozen businesses in Warren
May 11, 2004 WFMJ NBC Ch. 21 Youngstown Employees are in fear after a gunman held up at least a half dozen businesses in Warren. We talked with one woman who quit…
Dam breaks in Columbiana County; Fingerprinting begins
May 12, 2004 (Lisbon) Morning Journal News Fingerprinting of concealed carry applicants to begin LISBON —The first applicants for concealed weapons permits will be getting fingerprinted Thursday, beginning the final step in…
Conceal & carry: One month later
Three cheers for a journalist who actually publishes the truth about crime rates and concealed carry reform! May 11, 2004 The Marion Star by Jillian Daley The concealed carry law most likely…
Another OFCC Section 9 victory – Lorain gun ban proposal killed in committee
Ohioans For Concealed Carry membership coordinator Dan White attended the Lorain City Council committee meeting Monday, and has reported that a proposed ordinance to ban firearms on all city-owned property is effectively…
Ohio CHL-holder stops robbery; defends lives
May 11, 2004 Toledo Blade 2 charged in carryout heist foiled by armed store clerk Two men were charged yesterday in the robbery of a West Toledo carryout during which one of…
Dispatch: Banning guns may be bad for business
Aside from the fact that this organization has NEVER used the word boycott to describe our efforts to inform CHL-holders that they are not welcome in stores listed on our Do Not…
Armed citizens protect lives and property in Ohio
May 6, 2004 – Akron Man foils business robbery An Akron man picking up scrap metal foiled a robbery attempt in a Norton Avenue bowling alley. Gary Parsons, 52, said he was…