Anti-self-defense extremists are often confronted with the question of why Ohio should resist concealed carry reform, since 45 other states have it in some form or another (including every state that borders…
Bob Taft (finally) wants to hear from you on HB12
During a call with an OFCC representative today, Governor Taft’s office indicated that they have begun keeping a journal of how many callers support/oppose HB12, the concealed carry reform bill. After years…
Gongwer: CCW at issue in selection of Sen. White’s Dist. 14 GOP replacement
October 24, 2003 Gongwer News Service Ohio Report GOP LEADERS TAKE SIDES IN SENATE PRIMARY TILT Republican leaders of the House and Senate have disagreed on issues regarding the budget, civil justice…
94-year-old Toledoan attacked on way to church: ”We are so helpless”
October 27, 2003 Toledo Blade 2 widows survive robbery near church Sally Antoszewski, a 94-year-old widow from North Toledo, said she likes to go to Mass on Saturday afternoons because it’s less…
OFCC obtains copy of Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Open Carry Mandate
TO: ALL COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES FROM: MICHAEL K. ALLEN HAMILTON COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY DATE: SEPTEMBER 25, 2003 RE: Klein vs. Leis, 99 Ohio St.3d 537 (Sept. 24, 2003) 1. On September…
Gun club aims to arm gays for defense against bashers
October 27, 2003 Cleveland Plain Dealer COLUMBUS -Muzzle flame rips through a gunsmoke fog as the shooters’ arms rise and fall like exploding pendulums in a steady rhythm of fire. Brass casings,…
Brady gun ”safety” extremist needs some firearms training
AN ADVOCATE FOR GUN SAFETY? At a recent meeting of police chiefs from around the country, Richard Aborn, the former president of Handgun Control, Inc. (now the Brady Campaign) opened the program…
Senator: Republi-can’ts ‘run like Reagan, govern like Taft’
Sunday’s Peter Bronson column in the Cincinnati Enquirer may highlight yet another a political move by current Secretary of State Ken Blackwell to position himself as the only conservative running for Governor…
WISCONSIN SENATE: Concealed weapons bill OK’d
If only Bob Taft were an elected Democrat. The Saint Paul Pioneer Press October 25, 2003 MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin residents would be allowed to carry concealed weapons in public — except…
Ohio man stops violent offender; charged with crime
Van Wert Independant October 15, 2003 Man shot at Restwell said improving The condition of a man shot early Tuesday morning after he allegedly beat up a former girlfriend at the Restwell…