Despite the thousands of federal and state gun control laws on the books, Charles McCoy still walked around carrying a concealed gun, shooting willy-nilly at anything that moved, immortalizing himself as the…
Northeast Ohio Marc’s discount chain hangs discriminatory signs
Ohioans For Concealed Carry has learned that Marc’s, an Ohio-owned and operated discount chain in northeast Ohio, has made the decision to post discriminatory signs against CHL-holders. Marc’s has 51 stores in…
Michigan woman’s gun may have saved her life
Yet another story of a licensed CHL-holder using their firearm to defend their life. This woman was on her way to work – no doubt to an employer with the good sense…
Ban on concealed weapons in park may not pass muster
Lisbon Journal News 3/18/2004 (Story edited for space) SALEM — Like any new law, Ohio’s concealed-carry handgun law remains open to interpretation, and one of the gray areas in House Bill 12…
Attorney General’s Office assures OFCC of on-time implementation
Upon discovery of the following Mt. Vernon News story, Ohioans For Concealed Carry leadership immediately consulted with the Ohio Attorney General’s office about it’s accuracy. As of 2:00 p.m., March 18, 2004,…
Ohio sniper: Time for a new approach to prevention
by Chad D. Baus The Ohio sniper suspect has been in custody for less than 24 hours, but the cacophony from gun controllers is already hitting a fever pitch. “Why can the…
WRONG: ”Expert” advises city it can ban firearms in parks
As soon as we became aware of this incident, OFCC contacted both the Salem Parks Director Steve Faber, and SACS CEO/President Tim Dimoff. Mr. Faber indicated that in a subsequent meeting with…
Newspaper continues campaign to highlight victim zones
The ink was barely dry on HB12 before Ohio newspapers, including the New Philadelphia Times-Reporter, began running stories encouraging businesses to ban CHL-holders. The Times Recorder is continuing their victim zone campaign,…
People lining up for concealed carry licenses
March 14, 2004 Willoughby News Herald Lynn Whipple believes the bumper sticker on his 1986 Toyota pickup truck says it all: “If guns kill people, then spoons make Rosie O’Donnell fat.” Whipple,…
Former LEO from CCW state writes ”Ohio CCW will work!”
03/15/04 By: David Shull – OFCC supporter The City of Stow kicked off its Neighborhood Watch program tonight (03/15/04). A special guest speaker from the City’s law department gave an overview of…