Over 225 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, grassroots activism is the still the key to changing politics in America. You DID make a difference! Concealed carry is now law in Ohio!

Consider what the sponsor of concealed carry, Rep. Jim Aslanides, said about your (the grassroots) efforts:

"The grass-roots effort, I would say, is the most important effort in the legislature because that causes representatives to be delegates of their district. They are hearing the call of the people back home."

and what the most anti-gun Representative, Rep. Ed Jerse, said:

"I think that people are more influenced by the grassroots mobilization the fear that the group is going to target them in a race. It's very much a wedge issue, it's a swing issue, it's an issue that can influence the swing voters."

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WHAT'S NEXT:

The fight to restore Ohioans' right to self-defense was not an easy one. Many important provisions were left out, and many more harmful provisions were inserted, in order to get a law. Dozens of stories have been published on this website that explain the reasons for this.

The bottom line is, there is work to be done:

1) WE NEED YOU TO VOLUNTEER!

2) Calls for making legislative improvements to this law started almost the day it was passed. As you experience difficulties with day-to-day exercise of carrying under current law, take notes! Tell your legislators! Click here to access House & Senate phone numbers.

*Telephone communications are preferred over email.

3) To express your desire for the nomination of conservative candidates who truly support the human right to self-defense, click on the links below:

Republican:
Ohio Republican Party

Republican National Committee

Republican Governors Association

It is truly a shame that Ohio's last two governors, both Republicans, have failed, time and time again, to support concealed carry reform, an issue so important to conservatives.

Democrat:
Ohio Democratic Party

Democratic National Committee

Democratic Governor's Association

It is truly a shame that the self-described party of the "common man" is often guilty of supporting laws which render their constituents defenseless against criminal attack.


ON-GOING ACTION ITEMS:

1) GET INFORMED:
A citizen that values their rights is a person who stays well-informed about those who would protect these rights, and those who would seek to take them away.

a) Sign up to receive OFCC PAC alerts!

b) Read the Five Minute Handbook for Grassroots Activists


2) MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
Outside pressures from the liberal media and out-of-state anti-gun lobbying groups constantly bear upon your Representatives and Senators. These elected officials need to hear from you! Tell your State Representatives to Support CCW!

3) VOTE
The deadline to be registered in order to vote in the next election is 30 days prior to Election Day.

Click here to request an online Voter Registration form.

Need to know where to go vote? Not sure if you're registered? Only your county board of elections has information regarding the location of your polling place and your voter registration status. You must call your county board of elections, or go online to your board of election's website.