A pro-HB12 letter to the editor has been published in today’s Columbus Dispatch. The writer, Mike Place of Dublin, certainly knows something that Ohio Highway Patrol Superintendant Paul McClellan does not. Click…
Taft: Ohio homeland security risk ”Elevated”; but you may not defend yourself
Don’t panic but be prepared, Gov. Bob Taft said yesterday as he unveiled new homeland-security guidelines for the state’s schools, businesses and homes. The security levels, from green (low) to red (severe)…
Cleveland Plain Dealer’s Latest Anti-CCW Editorial
The Cleveland Plain Dealer has a long history of publishing poorly written editorials, backed up with poor logic, opposing CCW reform. Occasionally they print these editorials on the Opinion page. More often,…
Paper: Petro showing leadership where Montgomery failed to
In a (Columbus) ThisWeek op ed, staff writer Michael Maurer offers praise to recently-elected Attorney General Jim Petro for standing on his principles regarding a court matter unrelated to concealed carry reform….
Editorial: The Ohio Constitution is so clear [on CCW]
The Canton Repository has printed their second pro-concealed carry reform article this week. This time, it’s in the form of an editorial representing the paper’s official view. The paper uses the Ohio…
Is no CCW news good news for these Ohio newspapers?
When Ohio’s ban on CCW was ruled unconstitutional in a Hamilton County court last year, OFCC took note of a number of media outlets which were largely silent on the story. When…
Alliance Review highlights rural vs. urban CCW debate
In their coverage of the passage of HB12, the Alliance Review brings the issue of rural vs. urban voting on concealed carry reform to light. “Supporters said the issue is important and…
Toledo Blade: Hidden-gun proposal gains in House
The Toledo Blade has written an article on the passage of HB12, and borrowed a headline from Toledoan Toby Hoover (Ohio Coalition Against Gun Violence) to describe this legislation as a bill…
Columbus Dispatch: Handgun legislation heads to Ohio Senate
Ohioans who want to carry concealed handguns for their protection will turn their attention to the state Senate now that the House again has voted to allow county sheriffs to issue permits…
Dayton Daily News: House passes gun bill
“The Ohio House on Wednesday voted 69-28 for legislation giving Ohioans the right to carry concealed handguns in their purses, jackets, cars and elsewhere. The Senate now takes up the issue. Senate…