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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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Ohioans For Concealed Carry Picnic Attracts Statewide Candidates
- Published on Wednesday, 30 November -0001 00:00
- Written by Jeff Garvas
CONTACT: JEFF GARVAS
Ohioans for Concealed Carry Picnic Attracts Statewide Candidates
7/28/2005 10:41:00 AM (REVISED)
To: Assignment Desk, Daybook Editor
Contact: Jeff Garvas of Ohioans For Concealed Carry
News Advisory:
Ohioans For Concealed Carry is pleased to announce their second annual "Party In The Park" to be held this Saturday, July 30th, in central Ohio. They are returning to Liberty Township and the very accommodating Liberty Park.
Festivities begin at 11 a.m. and will continue throughout the early afternoon. Speakers will begin addressing the crowd after 1 p.m.
This year's keynote speaker is Ohio Attorney General Jim Petro. Jim Petro is a candidate for the Republican nomination for Governor of Ohio, and will be joined this weekend by his running mate, Phil Heimlech.
Rep. Jim Aslanides (R-94) of Coshocton will introduce Petro. Jim Aslanides is very well known and respected for his tireless work on passing and improving Ohio's Concealed Carry laws.
Ohioans For Concealed Carry has confirmed that Rep. Jim Trakas (R-17) of Independence, a proponent of and key vote for concealed carry legislation, and candidate for the Republication nomination for Secretary of State, will also be in attendance at the picnic.
Ohioans For Concealed Carry is Ohio's largest grassroots organization working on behalf of Ohio's responsible gun owners. Last year's event included keynote speaker Secretary of State Ken Blackwell, and many other local and state candidates for elected office.
Liberty Park is located at the southwest corner of Home Road and Liberty Road in Liberty Township.
From Southern and/or Central Ohio, 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, 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.
For more information please visit http://www.OhioCCW.org or contact Jeff Garvas at the number provided.
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From Southern and/or Central Ohio, 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, 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.
For more information please visit http://www.OhioCCW.org or contact Jeff Garvas.