Taft to sign hidden gun bill

Tribune Chronicle ^ | 01-08-04 | JOHN McCARTHY The Associated Press

[MissTargets]

Finally after years of hard work. Thanks to OFCC, the NRA, and especially all the grass roots citizens, who worked so hard to get this passed.

[MissTargets]

Great News!

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[ClintonBeGone]

However, it stalled in the House because of opposition from Republican Gov. George Voinovich and then-Speaker Jo Ann Davidson, a suburban Columbus Republican. Two other bills died under Davidson.

Figures. Voinovich is such a loser.

[ClintonBeGone]

It sounds to be more of Davidson's fault.

Perhaps. But if you watch George V's antics in congress, you'll see he's as much a RINO as she might be. Taft's not much better, but at least he'll sign the bill.

[steve50]

Taft fought it pretty hard himself, and was personally responible for adding some hoops. Of course now he'll probably run for congress as a gun rights supporter.

[The Red Zone]

The bill also makes the names of permit holders in each county available to reporters who ask a sheriff's department for the names.

Good! These should be published weekly in the major city newspapers, under the heading "Don't Try to Rob or Rape US!"

[Puppage]

Taft to sign hidden gun bill

Let's just make this sound a little more ominous, shall we? Will you get a "hidden gun" permit? No, you we get a Concealed Carry Permit.

Hidden guns are what criminals have. Law abiding citizens have CCW's.

[Puppage]

He predicted that proponents of gun rights would chip away at the bill, especially the public records and background check provisions.

Yes, because we all know this has happened in the other 37 states that allow CCW. Along with the usual blood flowing in the streets like the old west. NOT!

[Maelstrom]

No, it's a bad idea.

In North Carolina this law was used by reporters to expose the names and addresses of all gunowners in the state in an anti-gun hit piece.

[waterstraat]

Taft fought it pretty hard himself, and was personally responible for adding some hoops. Of course now he'll probably run for congress as a gun rights supporter.

The only reason he is going to sign it, is because it is veto proof, the legislature wants it overwelmingly. Taft is still very much an anti-gun liberal.

[steve50]

Taft is still very much an anti-gun liberal.

I doubt we've seen the last of him in the political arena. He's the type republican the RNC seems to like anymore. Wish they'd get their nose out of state politics

[MissTargets]

Hidden guns are what criminals have.

I didn't care for their choice of words, in the headline either.
A real negative spin.

[MissTargets]

The bill also makes the names of permit holders in each county available to reporters who ask a sheriff's department for the names.

I cannot imagine reporters just running down to the local sheriff's office for the name of permit holders. Unless someone is arrested, detainted for whatever reason. Then they might check. Even if the offense does not have anything to do with a CCW permit, I am sure it will be published.
My feelings on this infomation is mixed. We will see how it plays out.

[The Red Zone]

Now why can't some of that be imported into Illinois.

[MissTargets]

In North Carolina this law was used by reporters to expose the names and addresses of all gunowners in the state in an anti-gun hit piece.

That is a concern of mine. With all the opposition to this bill, and how long it took to get passed, there just might be a problem, with the access to the list of permit holders.

[MissTargets]

Taft said he looked forward to signing the bill.

Yeah, right. Only because of threat of veto overide. But, we finally got it. Now to go gun shopping. :)

[goldstategop]

After a few years, the more onerous restrictions should be removed once lawmakers see Ohio isn't being turned into a "Wild West" shooting gallery. The enemy of the good is insistence upon perfect. Do those of us who support CCW like everything about this bill? Of course not - but with Bob Taft, its as good as we're going to get. We have fights ahead in Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska.