Sheriff Donating Items To Smaller Counties Associated Press November 16, 2003 The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is sending old uniforms to rural areas in Ohio to help poorer counties facing budget cuts….
”Bold” Columbus rapist attacks in broad daylight
The following victimization occurred in a parking garage where, 24 hours later, many ‘Defense’ Walkers were preparing to participate in an historic event around the Statehouse. Downtown rape prompts added security measures…
NOT AGAIN: Driver killed ”trying to back away from his assailant”
“We do not want a loaded firearm readily accessible to the driver of a car. If there’s a dangerous situation and you’re in your car, you can drive off.” – Capt. John…
Letter: OFCC PAC Endorsee “Malone represents many Cincinnatians”
November 17, 2003 Thank goodness both Peter Bronson and Sam Malone have the courage to say what they believe, to stand behind their words with conviction and to try to make Cincinnati…
Letter to the Editor: Religious group urges concealed-carry veto
The topic of religion has been injected into the debate over self-defense throughout history, so it should come as no surprise that both sides have raised the question here in Ohio. But…
Cleveland: Violent crime up; ”Shocking” law enforcement cuts proposed
According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Cleveland’s violent-crime rate in 2002 was 9 percent higher than it was in 1999. That’s reason enough to remove legal restrictions to bearing arms for self-defense….
Editorial: Aim for a sensible concealed carry law
Note: the Conference Committee meeting, scheduled for the day this piece was first published, was delayed for one week due to the death of a former colleague. The committee will meet on…
One E. Cleveland councilman knows you can’t just drive off when attacked in car
Gun shop is ‘last thing’ E. Cleveland needs, chief says Cleveland Plain Dealer 11/14/03 East Cleveland- Opening a gun shop in East Cleveland would be like tossing a lighted match into a…
Wilmington ‘Defense’ Walkers unfazed by cold
The following was submitted by Tim Inwood, organizer of the Wilmington ‘Defense’ Walk. The Wilmington ‘Defense’ Walk went off without a problem, other than the lousy weather – drizzle and 48 degrees….
Dayton Daily covers Wednesday Walk again
Sunday’s Dayton Daily News has a story about our open-carry Defense Walk from last Wednesday, a school funding protest the same day, and the fact that Issue 1 may end up on…