UPDATE: Deborah Cook was approved by the committee on a 13-2 vote. She now awaits a vote in the full Senate. No vote has yet been scheduled. The (U.S.) Senate Judiciary Committee…
Letter to the Editor: Gun control seems odd with terrorists at large
A wonderful letter to the editor, short and to-the-point, has been published in today’s Columbus Dispatch. Since the paper’s website is subscription-only, an archived copy is provided here: Wednesday, February 26, 2003…
ATTENTION: anti-CCW State Rep. Otterman holding office hours in Akron this week
Pro-CCW residents of House District 45 in Akron will have the opportunity to speak to their representative face-to-face this week. State Rep. Robert J. Otterman, D-Akron, will hold office hours on Thursday…
Hearings begin again on concealed weapon bill
COLUMBUS — A bill to issue concealed weapons permits to Ohioans began another round of hearings in the House Tuesday, featuring a quick debate sparked by Democrats. Rep. Jim Aslanides, R-Coshocton, repeated…
Op Ed: Gun Accident Reveals Double Standard
When politics and behind-the-scenes quid pro quo leads to the positioning of certain law enforcement groups against concealed carry reform, it is often tempting to place the blame on law enforcement itself….
Senate Bill 24 assigned to Criminal Justice Committee
Senate Bill 24 has been assigned to the Criminal Justice Committee. We will provide information on the first hearing for SB24 as it becomes available. This is a VERY good sign that…
Burden of Proof: Taft and Highway Patrol have no case against CCW
The Ohio Highway Patrol and Gov. Taft waited until HB274’s eleventh hour to weigh in on HB274. After nearly two years of opportunity to voice concerns, the OHP announced last December that…
Tale of Two Cities: Cleveland man dies; Tucson man lives
Gilbert Wingfield and David Hill liked to get together occasionally and talk about old times. The retirees planned to get together again early Sunday at Hill’s apartment on Cleveland’s East Side. But…
Letter to the Editor: Ohio FOP makes false claims about CCW bill
The Zanesville Times Recorder printed a letter Thursday from OFCC President Jeff Garvas: “Ohio FOP makes false claims about CCW bill” The quote Garvas references, from FOP spokesperson Mike Taylor, appeared in…
”Sorry FOP, I give to OFCC PAC & the Buckeye State Sheriff’s Association”
After offering absolutely no suggestions or amendments in the past two years, the Ohio Fraternal Order of Police, a labor union, lobbied successfully at the eleventh hour to severely weaken HB274. They…