The 2003 National Crime Victimization Survey, which is released by the Dept. of Justice, reveals long-term declines in victimization are at the lowest per capita rates in nearly 30 years. Highlights: *…
AARP supports keeping seniors defenseless
The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) admits that criminal gun violence is making many of it’s urban members “prisoners in their own homes”. Their answer to members who would wish to…
Scholars debate numbers of ‘defensive gun uses’ in U.S.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Tom Beiting was heading for work one day when, realizing he had left something at home, he returned to his apartment and found a stranger walking out. The…
Toledo: Disarmed (smoke-free) citizens, well-armed criminals
Toledo, Ohio is one of the most difficult places in the state to own a firearm. At least, for law-abiding citizens… The following headlines all appeared in the August 27 issue of…
Columbus’ deadly violence continues: Three killed in six hours over weekend
Three more dead, two more who were shot in their car, and could not “drive off” when attacked, as OSHP Capt. John Born suggests citizens should do in lieu of the right…
Pilots eager for gun training
August 26, 2003 Cincinnati Post Frustrated pilots are calling today for a speedup in training and screening so they can take guns into the cockpits. Two pilot groups were scheduled to hold…
OFCC learns of behind-the-scenes progress on HB12
EXCLUSIVE: Must credit www.OhioCCW.org Ohioans For Concealed Carry (OFCC) has learned that, due to Senate amendments to HB12 dealing with how one should carry a firearm, law enforcement agencies in Ohio are…
AP: Woman STABBED THROUGH CAR WINDOW after refusing to give beggar money
The Associated Press 8/22/03 9:11 AM SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (AP) — A panhandler chased a woman who refused to give him money and stabbed her six times in a supermarket parking lot before…
Legislators about to return to Columbus: Will they finish the job?
FLASHBACK: April 29, 2003, Gongwer News Service Senate President Doug White (R-Manchester) said his chamber will not be looking for guidance from Governor Bob Taft as it begins consideration of a measure…
Still more Toledo crimes show danger of ‘victim zone’ firearms bans
Toledo Blade August 22, 2003 Toledo police auto squad detectives have seen an increase in thefts of vehicles throughout the city the last few weeks. A few juveniles were arrested after they…