Posted on 04/10/2002 8:44:12 AM PDT by KrisKrinkle
Ohioans For Concealed Carry issued the following press release today: CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 10 -
Ohioans for Concealed Carry (http://www.OhioCCW.org) announced they were pleased with a unanimous ruling handed down Wednesday by Ohio's First District Court of Appeals (Combined cases: C020012, C020013, C020015 & C020021).
The non-profit organization is one of the successful plaintiffs in the lawsuit, in Hamilton Common Pleas Court. Judge Robert Ruhlmamm declared an Ohio gun control law in violation of the Ohio Constitution.
The Appeals court's unanimous decision in favor of the combined plaintiffs is a victory for Ohioans and the Ohio Constitution. Law-abiding citizens carrying firearms for self-defense is recognized as a basic civil right.
Continued enforcement of this unconstitutional law would result in the felony prosecution and conviction of otherwise law abiding Ohioans statewide.
"This ruling only affects the law-abiding. Felons or other criminals prohibited by other Ohio or Federal laws will still be prohibited from even possessing a firearm, let alone carrying one." said Jeff Garvas, President of OFCC.
The defendants have stated that they would appeal to the Ohio Supreme Court in the past. Since they can not win on the basis of law or facts, they will now shamelessly try to prolong the case by tying it up in The Ohio Supreme Court.
By appealing this ruling to the Ohio Supreme Court the State of Ohio has nothing to win, and everything to lose. Today's ruling and all previous rulings were effective only in Hamilton County, Ohio. By appealing this case to Ohio's top court the defendants risk a statewide loss.
"It is our hope that the Ohio Supreme Court realizes the defendants agenda in stalling the permanent injunction and refuses any attempts for yet another emergency stay." said Garvas.
The trial court ruled that Ohio's existing prohibition on concealed carry violates the Ohio Constitution on three counts: Equal Protection, Due Process, and the right to bear arms for self-defense and security.
Forty-four states, including every state bordering Ohio, provide a legal mechanism for citizens to carry a firearm for self-defense. To do so in Ohio could result in a felony charge by law enforcement officers.
Governor Taft campaigned on the issue of making Ohio safer by enabling potential victims to protect themselves. In the past four years of concealed carry debate Governor Taft has opposed his own campaign promise.
In March the Ohio House passed a concealed carry reform bill by a stunning two thirds majority, or six votes more than necessary to override a veto.
"The courts and the Ohio House are finally seeing the light. Governor Taft should release the hold he has on Senate leadership and allow pending concealed carry reform legislation to become law." said Garvas.
Now please send some of your folks here to Minnesota. We are soooo close to getting a "shall issue" here.
Hopefully after the elections this year, there will be enough Pro-2A folks voted in that we can get it done.
Congrats again, great job!
Regards, Buck.
There are still 11 May-Issue states, and 6 No-Issue states (+ Wash.DC). Wisconsin was close to having it passed until the state senators played their procedural games to have the voted blocked. Colorado is close too, but its not a done deal. You Wisconsinites and Coloradoans better be hopping mad and get those anti-self-defense poli-critters be afraid of losing their jobs!!!
Let's hope.
Concerned about the easy availability of guns in our society?
Alarmed about the "gun nuts" and other freedom wackos the government allows to run loose?
Wish the government would just repeal the Second Amendment and confiscate all the guns because you believe sensible people shouldn't suffer because of some idiotic notion about some antiquated “right?”
While we can't take the guns away from the people, we CAN take the people (or at least SOME of them) away from their guns.
At CAMP GUNFREE, we have created an atmosphere of near-total tranquility where you and your family will experience the benefits of a GUN FREE environment.
Each of our camps is a gated community designed to keep guns away from camp guests. Firmly enforced security measures ensure that these dangerous and destructive devices are kept outside. Each camp boasts 24 hour, 7 day a week sentries and state-of-the-art enclosure systems, guard dogs, trenches and surveillance equipment to absolutely GUARANTEE that no firearms enter the facility. Rigidly controlled access ensures that no guns can ever be smuggled in.
No cost has been spared to ensure that Camp GunFree remains gun free.
All camp members are given distinctive uniforms to distinguish them from any gun-toting barbarians who might attempt to evade our security measures. Each camp member is also assigned a distinctive ID number to ensure that only the right people are allowed within the camp.
The current headlines prompt us to remind you that there has NEVER been a shooting by a student in any of the camp schools and we can GUARANTEE that there never will be!!
For more information, call 1-800-GUNFREE
OR visit our new website at
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(This idea from a pamphlet originally created by The Minnesota Center for Individual Liberty, PO Box 32170, Minneapolis, MN 55432-0170)
Vermont is NOT a "shall-issue" state!
No permit is required for the law-abiding non-felonious citizens.
Perhaps someone who has the date might provide a map indicating percentages. I would be surprised if the numbers in Kalifornia are even 1% of the numbers in a "shall issue" state, making Kalifornia effectively a "no issue" state.
Hey Kris. Seems pretty clear to me. The law outlawing CCW is ruled unconstitutional. What am I missing?
You should make it availbe in PDF, and Word so that thousands of firearm citizens can use in editorials and other campaigns for second amendment rights groups.
Semper Fi.
Gerat job chicagofarmer
Other women who know how Mrs. Price was lied too by the government false statements that 911 will protect you.
* Women who defend their sons daughters and husbands *
http://www.sas-aim.org/home.htm
Bad guys don't live by the rules. Here is Mrs. Ruth Price story and I would think that you would agree she disagrees with this leftist extremist, anti-gun views. Here is Mrs. Price story. Another disarmed voice.
Mrs. Price speaks directly to the gun control extremists with a powerful message. Requires Audio setup, downloads in 30 seconds, however, well worth your wait for this message.
If you have trouble with this load, cut and paste to URL line.
http://www.geekswithguns.com/audio/911_call_no_address.ram
Next Picture from Mother's of the past, speaking to soccer moms of today.
Have we forgotten already.
Women's talk about self defense.
The best news link on the planet for self defense.
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Who needs protection? The women of our lives, and our children, the poor who have little police protection, our grandparents, and parents, our wife, and our daughters need the right to self-defense at home and on the street. 2.2 million felons in jail, 3.5 million felons on probation, and 14 million drug abusers looking for their next fix. Do you think they are living in your city? Guns save lives. Gun free zones are killing zones for criminals. Most anti gun liberals are one mugging away from conservative views.
Dail 911 and die is more than a cute saying. It is life or death.
The actual 911 call is Mrs Price voice. Take this recording to every MMM and anti gun rally in the nation. Perhaps the MMM anti guns will be the next Mrs Price.
Another Mrs Price story in Columbus OHIO -- Dialed 911 and Died.
Mrs. Turner's story. Restraining orders, Killer telling police he was going to kill her, begging for life for several minutes, nor did phone call to 911 save this woman's life.
http://www.freerepublic.com/forum/a3b28997102ad.htm
What is your self defense plan when the bad guy shows up at your door?
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