According to a story in The Courier Mail of Queensland, a United Nations-sponsored survey found that “Australia has the worst prevalence of crime among 17 industrialised countries.” From the story: Federal Government…
Op-Ed: The Klan’s Favorite Law
Gun control in the postwar South by Dave Kopel If you believe everything that Michael Moore says in Bowling for Columbine and his books, then you would think that “pro-gun” people are…
AL: More women packing heat because of serial rapist
NBC 15 (Mobile, Alabama) is reporting that with news of a serial rapist on the loose, an increasing number of women are training for and receiving concealed carry permits. Business, especially gun…
Arizona lawmakers again debating guns in bars, restaurants
KPHO Phoenix is reporting that Arizona legislators are again weighing whether to allow people to take guns in bars and restaurants if the bearers aren’t drinking alcohol and if the establishments don’t…
Editorial: Education alone will not deter crime
February 16, 2005 The (Ohio University) Post Online By Curt Winzenreid In response to Stephen Mette’s letter in the February 15th edition of The Post titled “People need education, not weapons,” exactly…
OFCC proud to have member serving country in Iraq
OFCC Member and Department of Defense contractor Anthony Walls has sent a greeting to us here at OFCC, and agreed to allow us to share it with all of you. Date: Fri,…
Cleveland DJ attacked while getting gas
WKYC.com (NBC Cleveland) is reporting that Cleveland DJ Brian Figula, known as “Fig” on Q104, was “assaulted and robbed” at a gas station at 150th and I-71 Monday evening. From the story:…
Trumbull Co.: Dispatch 911 service becomes issue
The Warren Tribune Chronicle is
Op-Ed: If he can’t carry a gun, who can?
If the Minnesota Court of Appeals is having trouble deciding the fate of the Minnesota Personal Protection Act, they should consider the story of Matthew Dirks. The 23-year-old East Side native served…
Children with guns: the answer is Education
by Chad D. Baus Two recent incidents (in Columbus and Dayton) of children misusing firearms have people asking questions. Shouldn’t the law mandate that guns be locked up in homes where children…