December 2, 2003 The Tennessean Even after working several years as a prison guard, Twanda McCurry never felt the need to carry a gun for protection outside of work, and especially not…
Ohio draws bead on bill similar to Michigan concealed-gun law
by James Drew Toledo Blade Columbus Bureau Chief December 1, 2003 COLUMBUS – Since the Michigan law that made it easier for citizens to carry concealed handguns took effect in July, 2001,…
Governor’s Mansion Defense Walk: ”No Wonder He Doesn’t Care”
by Chad D. Baus Behind the security cameras and tall iron gates, behind the stone walls and State Trooper Guard House, Bob and Hope Taft live in a stone mansion the likes…
Supporters of Ohio House Bill 12 rally in Ashtabula
Should Ohioans have the right to walk the streets packing a pistol? By MARK TUSCANO Ashtabula Star Beacon November 30, 2003 ASHTABULA — Whether law abiding Ohioans have the right to carry…
Toledo’s gun control problem: only the criminals have guns
In Ohio, gun grabbers have found perhaps no greater a sympathetic ear than the Toledo City Council. State law prohibits carrying a concealed firearm for self-defense, and the Court says this is…
Op-Ed: Events erode the willingness of legislators to work with governor
by State Rep. Tom Niehaus published in The People’s Defender Legislators will return from a two-week Thanksgiving break Dec. 2, and one of the hottest topics is likely to be Governor Bob…
Rape victim gets 10 day jail sentence for exercising ”fundamental right”
A Seneca County concealed-weapons case that brought statewide attention to the problems with current Ohio law has officially come to a close, and once again, a victim has been victimized. Kathryn Howard,…
Senator White announces conceptual agreement with Speaker on Taft’s latest ploy
On October 23, just two days after 'Defense' Walkers paid a visit to his hometown of Manchester, Senate President Doug White reversed four months of refusals and appointed conferees to a House…
Carjacking victim’s family to join Walkers at Governor’s Mansion
‘Defense’ Walkers calling on Taft to stop obstructing HB12 James A. “Tony” Gordon, a 27-year-old father, died on Wednesday, August 6, 2003 after being shot in the chest during an attempted carjacking…
Home invaders steal firearms: Sign of things to come?
Fairborn man assaulted, robbed answering door Dayton Daily News November 26, 2003 FAIRBORN | A 20-year-old man told police that four masked men rushed into his apartment Monday and put a gun…