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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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Party in the Park 5 a Huge Success
- Published on Sunday, 03 August 2008 19:05
- Written by Daniel White
Update: Click here for pictures from the event!
The Party in the Park 5 was a huge success! A large crowd of OFCC members and supporters turned out on a beautiful summer day to enjoy the camaraderie, sample the fantastic food, listen to an impressive lineup of speakers, and, of course, win a door prize or two!
From what we heard from the crowd, a fun time was had by all, and the speakers all did an excellent job. It was very informative to hear from the three candidates vying for the Attorney General position, and a special treat to listen to Cam Edwards in person.
In order to ensure they reach the widest audience possible, we are making available the audio recordings of all of the speakers. Click on the name of the speaker below to download an mp3 file.
Carla Hix, The Appleseed Project
David Johnson, President of the Ohio Rifle and Pistol Association
Mark Noble, candidate for US Congress in the 15th District (L)
Dick Stobbs, candidate for US Congress in the 6th District (R)
Michael Crites, Republican candidate for Attorney General
Rob Owens, Independent candidate for Attorney General
Richard Cordray, Democrat candidate for Attorney General
Andy Swanson, John McCain Presidential Campaign Regional Coalitions Director for OH and PA
Cam Edwards, Keynote speaker and host of NRA News.com
The picnic was also made a success by the addition of fabulous door prizes that many attendees got to take home with them. Included in these were:
Taurus 1911 - Cosponsored by OFCC and The Powder Room
$20 - Donated by Dick Stobbs
Rifle bi-pod - Donated by Alex Melomed
Handgun Holster - Donated by Brian Dover
$100 Visa gift card - Donated by John Farquhar
Handgun Safe - Donated by Roy Cordone
3 baseball caps - Donated by Gander Mountain
1 Glock Field Knife 78 - Donated by Glock
1 Glock Survival Knife 81 - Donated by Glock
1 Glock Peltor Hearing Protector - Donated by Glock
1 Glock Schematic Mouse/Cleaning Pad - Donated by Glock
100's of Glock pens, patches, king rings, lapel pins, stickers, & literature - Donated by Glock
If I missed anyone, please let me know! Also, a special thank you to D&J Sound Systems for providing the audio system and to AlanM for the pocket constitutions he brought for all attendees.
This year, the winner of the Tony Gordon Memorial Award, awarded to a person who has gone far above and beyond in promoting gun rights in Ohio, was Senator Steve Buehrer for his tireless efforts at passing SB 184 and bringing much needed reforms to Ohio gun laws.
Thank you again to everyone who attended, addressed the crowd, and otherwise worked to make the day such a fun event.