January 15, 2004 Toledo Blade Many Englishmen feel twice victimized, by intruder and government By EILEEN FOLEY As a concealed-carry law moved toward Gov. Taft’s desk, and he said “I look forward…
Pro-concealed carry Joy Padgett sworn in as senator
January 15, 2004 Gannett News Service COLUMBUS — Joy Padgett described Wednesday’s Senate session as more like a class reunion than a formal swearing in ceremony. “It has just been a maze…
Restraining nothing
January 15, 2004 Toledo Blade Stabbing victim had order for protection Husband surrendered to authorities Tuesday An Antwerp, Ohio, woman who police said was stabbed by her estranged husband Tuesday had a…
Toledo bureaucrats’ ”solutions” not working to prevent terrible crimes
January 13, 2004 Toledo Blade Officials urge more security for carryouts City offering a reward for clues in death of N. Toledo store clerk Two days after a North Toledo carryout worker…
Sheriff ”Cuba” Alexander wants your campaign donations
Akron Beacon Journal Jan. 14, 2004 Summit sheriff fund-raiser Thursday FRANKLIN TWP. – An event being billed as an “after the holidays party” will be held Thursday to raise money for Summit…
More of Ohio’s highest-ranking law enforcement officials weigh in on new law
More and more of Ohio’s highest-ranking law enforcement officials (Ohio’s sheriffs) are weighing in on their views regarding the passage of Ohio’s concealed carry law. As expected, the lions-share are signing its…
Op-Ed: New gun bill raises serious questions
At first glance, this op-ed looks like the beginnings of yet another tortured anti-gun editorial. But this piece is well worth the read, and serves as a good reminder: no one who…
Letters to the Editor: Media would make the unarmed ”fair game”
January 13, 2004 Akron Beacon Journal At long last, we citizens of Ohio now have the opportunity to protect ourselves from those intent upon doing us harm. The concealed-carry legislation recently passed…
TX CHL-holder says he shot 2 would-be robbers
January 14, 2004 Fort Worth Star Telegram GRAND PRAIRIE – A Grand Prairie man is being held in the Grand Prairie Jail on suspicion of capital murder Tuesday after telling police that…
OFCC Victory: Ding, Dong, ”Carjacker Protection” Is Dead
Now that the dust is beginning to settle after the rapid-fire passage of House Bill 12 last week, people are beginning to settle in and answer the question: just what type of…