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Written by Mike Kinsey
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Tuesday, 21 November 2006 08:52 |
The Bill Goodman Gun and Knife Show in Dayton, Ohio saw some unusual activity this past weekend. Firearm enthusiasts have always known that gun shows provide a safe and legal environment for some of the best bargains available. Unfortunately, one patron wasn't happy with the prices he saw and is now paying for a costly mistake.
David Goodman, Promoter for the Bill Goodman Gun and Knife Shows and long-time friend of OFCC, witnessed someone break into a vendor's display case, steal a pistol, and run through the front door! |
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Written by Jeff Garvas
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Friday, 17 November 2006 10:34 |
In October, Bennie Hall, Jr. started his car and allowed it to warm up in Cincinnati (Kennedy Heights) when a teenager attempted to steal it. Hall, an Ohio Concealed Handgun Licensee, shot the perpetrator as his car was bearing down on him. At the time of the incident, this website chose not to write about the story until the facts came out or the grand jury indicted Hall.
When this story broke in October, Hamilton County prosecutor Joe Deters made a very interesting statement: "I don't want to live in a community where we're opening fire on shoplifters..."
Today, clearly changing course, he announced in a press release (doc) that his office has not only determined that Hall was acting in self-defense, but that he will not face criminal charges either.
(emphasis added below)
Due to the rise in violence in his neighborhood and the fact his own grandson was a shooting victim right down the street, Mr. Hall had taken the proper steps to get a Concealed Carry Permit. Forensic evidence also confirms that at the time of the first shot, the car was moving directly towards Mr. Hall. This is consistent with the statements of Mr. Hall and a witness. It is the opinion of this office that Mr. Hall acted in self-defense and no charges will be filed against him.
Prosecutor Deters said today, It is a tragedy that this 14-year-old boy lost his life during this incident. Mr. Hall has a right to protect himself with deadly force if his life is in danger or he is in danger of great bodily harm.
Based on the totality of the evidence and circumstances, he was doing just that.
It is refreshing to see that the prosecutor's office truly investigated all of the facts in this case and came to the conclusion that self-defense was justified. Nobody wants to see someone die in a case like this -- especially a teenager, despite his criminal and threatening intentions. We must accept the fact that the perpetrator was threatening another life with a motor vehicle and Mr. Hall's reactions were justified.
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Written by Mike Kinsey
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Friday, 17 November 2006 09:46 |
Senator George Allen (R-Virginia) has introduced SB 4057, the National Park Second Amendment Restoration and Personal Protection Act of 2006. If adopted as law, this legislation would allow legal carry of firearms into National Parks so long as the state does not prohibit carry in all parks.
The arbitrary prohibition of your right to self-defense in a National Park needs to end. Your life is not worth less while visiting one of our countrys beautiful parks than it is anywhere else you may be. |
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Written by Jeff Garvas
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Wednesday, 15 November 2006 08:27 |
The Bellevue, Washington based Second Amendment Foundation has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the "sporting purpose" restriction on behalf of London, England, resident Maxwell Hodgkins. Hodgkins is a United States citizen living abroad who returns to the United States on occasion. While here, the Second Amendment Foundation states Hodgkins can not purchase a firearm.
More importantly, Hodgkins can "receive" guns for "lawful sporting purposes" but he is prohibited from doing so for lawful self defense while visiting the United States. This despite any state issued licenses or permits he may have acquired.
Hodgkins' attorneys say he could face federal charges should he attempt to access his guns in the United States. The issue seems to focus on the fact that although Hodgkins is a citizen of the United States he does not maintain a permanent residence within the country.
These laws serve no useful purpose, says [an attorney for Hodgkins] If Mr. Hodgkins may safely have a gun for target practice or hunting, he can certainly have a gun for other lawful purposes.
The SAF Press Release can be found on their website as well as the formal complaint
Ohioans For Concealed Carry and the Second Amendment Foundation previously worked together to pursue Klein v. Leis, a constitutional challenge against Ohio's concealed carry laws that pre-date today's license system. |
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Written by Jeff Garvas
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Thursday, 09 November 2006 07:50 |
ACTION ITEM: CALL YOUR SENATOR TODAY.
(see full story for contact numbers)
Next Wednesday, November 15th at 11:00am, the Ohio Senate Judiciary Committee on Civil Justice
will hold their third hearing on Representative Oelslager's House Bill 9, which
substantially revises Ohio's Public Records law.
An amendment was made to this public records bill. The amendment was written by
Representative Tom Brinkman and would allow a concealed handgun licensee to
prohibit the disclosure of their personal information to a journalist.
The Ohio House passed HB9, including that amendment, by a vote of 93-1. Governor Bob Taft expressed opposition to the amendment, as did the bill's sponsor when it was modified in the Ohio House.
Thirteen Democrats, including Party Chairman Chris Redfern, voted to restrict
access to licensee data, causing the amendment to pass by a 51-43 vote. At the
time The Columbus Dispatch said:
House Minority Leader Joyce Beatty, D-Columbus, said that although fellow
Democrats support more access to public records, those who voted to restrict
gun records "also have to go home to their districts where their constituents
support concealed carry."
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