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OFCC Sues City of Cleveland Heights, Ohio
The sign you see here is posted in Cleveland Heights Parks implying possession of a firearm is a crime.
On Friday August 12th, 2011 Ohioans For Concealed Carry Filed a lawsuit against the City the City of Cleveland Heights. The litigation comes after many attempts to resolve concerns over laws that Cleveland Heights not only allowed to remain on their books, but also posted signs at their parks that continue to imply it is illegal to be armed. The City of Cleveland Heights has chosen to ignore our attempts at civil discourse. When individuals have contacted them representing themselves as residents of the City of Cleveland Heights their concerns apparently fell on deaf ears. When representatives of the organization have formally contacted the city's legal representation they've been laughed at and hung up on by the Law Director. It is this arrogance and refusal to work with Ohioans For Concealed Carry that has forced us to seek a remedy through the courts.
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Canton PD Event Leads to New OFCC Legislation
When officer Harless of the Canton, Ohio police department came upon a vehicle stopped in the roadway most of us were focused on getting restaurant carry legislation signed into law.
What took place that evening has become an international viral video, calls for the resignation of the City Council president, and criminal charges against a man who is clearly heard trying to state that he has a license.
Ohioans For Concealed Carry has not just raised thousands of dollars in a legal defense fund, but we've written legislation to resolve this matter that Representative Danny Bubp has stated he's going to introduce this fall
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Cuyahoga Co. admits error; promises to revise CCW policy
- Published on Wednesday, 30 November -0001 00:00
- Written by Jeff Garvas
In recent weeks, Ohioans For Concealed Carry has been contacted by concerned Cuyahoga County citizens regarding county's "Concealed Weapons Policy" as described on its website:
To knowingly carry a firearm, deadly weapon or dangerous ordnance anywhere on any County Premises.
This prohibitation applies to all persons, including
Concealed Handgun Licensed Owners!
The misspelling of the word "prohibition" aside, our members had more serious concerns about the County's apparent attempt at enforcing a ban on concealed carry on county property, rather than just in county buildings (as is state law).
OFCC President Jeff Garvas sent a letter advising the county on state law, and has received the following response:
- Date: Wed, 09 Feb 2005 13:00:46 -0500
From: Christopher Russ
Subject: Cuyahoga County website
To: Jeff Garvas
Mr. Garvas: I have looked into the concerns you had regarding information on the County's website concerning "concealed carry" & the buildings/premises issue.
You are correct that the information currently contained therein is misleading, apparently as a result of confusion at the time over the statutory language and Cuyahoga County workplace policies & procedures relative to its employees.
I have communicated your concerns to the County Administrator & someone from his office has informed me that the information on the site will be clarified. I have no timetable for that; however, I will monitor it. If you see that it is not addressed in the near future, please contact me directly.
Thank you -
Christopher J. Russ
Employee Relations Administrator/Staff Attorney
Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Dept.
1215 West 3rd St.
Cleveland, OH 44113