March 23, 2005 National Review Online By John R. Lott Jr. The last ten days have seen three horrific multiple-victim public shootings: the Atlanta courthouse attack that left four murdered; the Wisconsin…
Despite referendum, Shooter’s Supply faces yet another hurdle
Despite an overwhelming public vote last month approving plans to open an indoor target range, the Cincinnati Enquirer is reporting that Shooter’s Supply’s effort to open an indoor target range on Loveland-Madeira…
NPR examines media’s bias against gun owners
Ever since election day, the media have been wringing their hands over failing to understand how much cultural values mattered to voters. Among the most polarizing issues–gun ownership. Media tend to stereotype…
Op-Ed: Unarmed, endangered
March 22, 2005 Cleveland Plain Dealer By Philip Morris Lil’ Ray, we are often warned, should be considered armed and dangerous. Dizzy, we’re told, is known to shoot first and ask questions…
Red Lake High – Another in the sad legacy of victim zone tragedies
Only police should have weapons, right? Guns don’t belong in schools, right? “No-guns” signs, security guards, video cameras and metal detectors make you safe, right? Seven victims at Minn. school shooting rampage…
Rash of multiple victim public shootings renews legislative debate
The Los Angeles Times is reporting that recent multiple victim public shootings may be having a different effect on the public than did such incidents in the 1990’s. From the story: On…
Letter to the Ashland Times-Gazette
Never in my life have I read an Editorial so full of malice and contempt, as to what you published March 19th, 2005. If I want to address Congress to change the…
TX House OKs hiding names of gun permit holders
The Austin (TX) American-Statesman is reporting that the Texas House of Representatives on Thursday overwhelmingly passed legislation that would delete the requirement that the Texas Department of Public Safety must release the…
Commentary: Justice Department report shows gun violence falls 63%
Firearms Violence 200% Higher for Blacks Than For Whites By Jim Kouri, CPP MichNews.com Mar 17, 2005 In spite of all the hoopla regarding gun violence in America, a study by the…
OFCC media statement on concealed carry reform discussions
Ohioans For Concealed Carry applauds the recent discussion about reforming the current concealed carry law. As Ohio’s primary concealed carry reform advocate, we have been and continue to be in constant contact…