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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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Mark your Calendars: Join OFCC for Party in the Park II

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Published on Wednesday, 30 November -0001 00:00
Written by Jeff Garvas

OFCC is happy to announce the 2nd annual Party in the Park is set to take place at Liberty Park (corner of Liberty Rd. and Home Rd.) in Powell, Delaware Co., Ohio, on July 30th from 11am to 6pm – rain or shine.

Party in the Park II is a family event. All pro-concealed carry Ohio residents, friends and family will be welcomed.

SPEAKER: Attorney General Jim Petro to be keynote speaker for OFCC's Party in the Park II

Advance lunch tickets NOW AVAILABLE through our web store (OhioCCW.org), for $13 per person or $24 per couple. For every paid adult, up to two children eat free! Lunch will be catered by a well-known Columbus restaurant. Soft-drinks-only tickets can also be purchased in the webstore for $2 per person. Meal purchase not required to attend, but door prize tickets will only be available to those who purchase meal.

Door Prizes have been graciously donated as follows*:

  • Springfield Armory Mil-Spec 1911-A1 (.45 cal.) from www.springfield-armory.com
  • Crimson Trace LG-401 Lasergrips for a 1911 model pistol, and three logo-embroidered hats from www.crimsontrace.com
  • Ka-Bar TDI knife with two sheaths from www.shawnstactical.com
  • $25 gift certificate courtesy of www.targetbarn.com
  • Alessi Bodyguard 1911 holster courtesy of Lightningarms.com
  • Passes to Bill Goodman Gunshows, courtesy of gunshow.net
  • Two Uncle Mike’s holsters courtesy of Porter’s Gunshop (740-574-8185)
  • Two $100 Training Certificates from WOPSFTG (handguntactics.com)
  • Range Bag, Fanny Pack, Cleaning Kit, a shooters towel, 200 rounds of Magtech or PMC ammo and assorted clothing courtesy of Blackwing SC** (BlackwingSC.com)
  • Two certificates good for a kydex holster and mag carrier courtesy of Cen-Dex.com
  • One certificate good for a holster courtesy of www.comp-tac.com
  • Two full scholarships to a Beginners' Handgun Class courtesy of The Powder Room (http://www.powderrm.com)
  • 11" Cabela's Canvas Pistol Case with a lock Otis Gun Cleaning System from Cabela's (http://www.cabelas.com)
  • Large Rifle Case from Loveland Shooters Supply in Cincinnati
  • Several t-shirts from AIM Surplus (http://www.aimsurplus.com)
    *This is a partial list only!
    **Blackwing is offering picnic attendees half-price range time on the day of the picnic! Details available at the park.

    Stay tuned to our website for further updates!

    HELP SPREAD THE WORD: Download this flyer, print off some copies, and distribute it to gun stores, self-defense classes, etc. in your area!

    Please mark your calendars now – make plans to spend July 30, 2005 with hundreds of your closest friends and the most dedicated self-defense advocates in the state!

    Click on the "Read More..." link below for directions.

    Liberty park is located at the south-west corner of Home Road and Liberty Road in Powell, Ohio. (Liberty Township.)

    If you are coming from Southern and/or Central Ohio, you should take the Sawmill Road exit off of 270 (Northern Loop of 270). Head North. Sawmill Road becomes Sawmill Parkway about 4 miles later. Take Sawmill Parkway until it dead-ends into Home Road. Turn Right (east) on Home Road. About 1/2 mile past the railroad tracks you will find the park entrance on the right (south side).

    From Northern Ohio, you should take 71 South or 23 South until you reach the Polaris Parkway/S.R. 750 Exit/Intersection. Take Polaris/750 West into Downtown Powell. At the light in Downtown Powell, turn right (north) on Liberty Road. Take this about 4 miles until it dead ends into Home Road. Turn Left (West) on Home Road. The Park entrance is on your left (south) just after this turn.

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