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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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- Published on Sunday, 18 May 2008 06:49
- Written by Daniel White
Yet another incident reminds us of the foolhardiness of simply having a "feeling" of security.
At 8:00 Thursday morning, a 25-year old woman was attacked and beaten in the parking lot of a Walgreens drugstore. The attacker attempted to steal her purse, and when she resisted began punching her in the face. Witnesses intervened and began chasing the suspect, but he was able to elude his pursuers and make off with her cell phone.
I applaud this woman for having the courage to fight back. Fortunately, her attacker did not pull a weapon and she was able to foil the robbery for the most part.
However, there are still several lessons to be taken from this brazen attack.
First, it stands as a reminder to us to be armed and alert at all times. You don't only wear your seatbelt when you might be involved in an accident. Whether going to the ATM at midnight or going to the drugstore at 8:00 in the morning, you can be selected as a victim at any time. Pay attention to your surroundings, be prepared to act, and have the tools available to take action to defend yourself.
Second, this incident highlights the dangers of "parking lot bans," which some places (like the combined Promenade/Crocker Park in Westlake). In conjunction with that are the "no guns" signs that some stores post. These serve only to disarm law abiding citizens who are vulnerable to attack (like the woman in this story) while going to and from their vehicles. Parking lot bans are the worst, because not only do they take away the right of the businesses in a shopping center from making the decision for themselves, but they also serve to disarm patrons on their route to and from the location as well.
A final lesson to take away from this is the risk you take when carrying a firearm in a purse or briefcase. While it is better to at least have a firearm available to you somewhere, it is far better on your person. If the victim had a firearm in her purse, she stood not only to lose it if her purse was forgotten or snatched, but she would also be much less likely to be able to draw that firearm if she was involved in a struggle for possession of the purse. A small, lightweight revolver or semi-automatic can frequently be hidden somewhere on your person using a clip holster, belly band, ankle holster, pocket holster, etc.
Remember, criminals don't care about gun control laws, gun bans, "no guns allowed" signs, or even the time of day. They will, by definition, commit crimes whenever they think they have a good likelihood of success. Be prepared at all times, and stay safe.