Peoples Rights Organization

The Peoples Rights Organization (PRO) is a statewide constitutional rights advocacy group and highly respected Second Amendment information center. Founded in 1989 following the passage of vague and restrictive legislation in Columbus, Ohio and other large cities across the U.S., PRO filed and won a number of lawsuits in federal and state court overturning unconstitutional laws. Today, Peoples Rights Organization is Ohio's largest and most aggressive grassroots firearms rights organization, focusing on Education, Legislation and Litigation. PRO has led the charge for responsible firearms legislation since its inception -- particularly with respect to Ohio CCW reform. In 2004, Peoples Rights Organization was recognized by the Ohio House of Representatives, the nation's pro-firearms groups, and personal safety publications around the nation for its leadership on the issue, and for 15 years as one of the nation's leading grassroots firearms rights organizations.

This year, 2009, PRO celebrates 20 years as a statewide grassroots organization. Few state-based gun rights groups have enjoyed this longevity, and influence upon state lawmakers. As an organization focused on education, Peoples Rights Organization continues to make an impact in the Buckeye State.

Our advocacy offices and the PRO-Training Education Center are located just a few miles from the state capitol at 4444 Indianola Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43214.

LATEST NEWS

Levine review of new Halbrook article
2009-08-01
By PRO
Jerold E. Levine, Esq. has written a review of Stephen P. Halbrook, Ph.D.'s article "Arms in the Hands of Jews are a Danger to Public Safety": Nazism, Firearm Registration, and the Night of the Broken Glass.
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License Proposal Causes Concern at ODNR
3/19/2009
By PRO Legislative Watch Team
A proposal to let out-of-state college students purchase hunting or fishing licenses at in-state resident prices is drawing fire from the Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources.
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Return Of The Gun Shows
8/8/2008
By Brent Greer, PRO Secretary
Peoples Rights Organization welcomes C&E/ShowMasters Gun Shows to Ohio.
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Governor Signs Ohio Castle Doctrine Legislation
6/10/2008
By PRO Legislative Watch Team
Today, with two Peoples Rights Organization officers in attendance, Gov. Ted Strickland signed into law Senate Bill 184.
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UPCOMING EVENTS

Monthly PRO Board of Trustees, Members Meetings -- PRO Office, Columbus, Ohio
2010-01-19
The board of trustees of the Peoples Rights Organization will meet at 7 pm at the PRO office, 4292 Indianola Avenue, Columbus. The monthly members' meeting will follow at 8 pm.

NRA Instructor Classes -- Beechwold Training Center, Columbus, Ohio
2010-01-22
The NRA Instructor Classes for Basic Pistol, Home Firearm Safety, and Personal Protection In the Home will be taught on January 22, 23, and 24.

Monthly PRO Board of Trustees, Members Meetings -- PRO Office, Columbus, Ohio
2010-02-16
The board of trustees of the Peoples Rights Organization will meet at 7 pm at the PRO office, 4292 Indianola Avenue, Columbus. The monthly members' meeting will follow at 8 pm.

PROPONENT ARTICLES

What is "Home Rule" and State Pre-Emption?
1/1/2006
By Terence Regan
PRO Chairman Terence Regan dissects the discussion about Ohio's "Home Rule" style of government, House Bill 347, and the confusing patchwork of gun restrictions that litter the Buckeye State.
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Join Fight Against Columbus Gun Ban
11/1/2005
By Terence Regan, PRO Chairman
Peoples Rights Organization Chairman Terence Regan appeals to PRO members, friends of PRO, gun rights supporters, and opponents of intrusive government, to help fight a meaningless Ohio gun ban.
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More Than Just A Gun Group
7/15/2005
By Terence Regan
PRO Chairman Terence Regan takes a look at the ills facing Ohio, its economic needs, and how politicians use gun bans to try to make people feel better.
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Quirky Ohio Carry; AWB Expires
10/01/2004
By Brent Greer
A look at Ohio's new concealed carry law, now in effect for several months, and the expiration of the federal Clinton-Brady rifle ban.
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Journalist of the Year Calls PROponent "Best"
10/01/2002
By PROponent Editors
"2002 Journalist of the Year" Dave Kopel calls Peoples Rights Organization's PROponent newsletter the "best" of its kind in the nation.
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One Problem, Two Very Different Outcomes
7/15/2002
By Ellen Wickham
PRO Women's Issues Chair Ellen Wickham takes a look at two very different results of firearms laws in Ohio, with one very tragic ending.
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Nixed By NICS?
03/01/2001
By David M. Buda, Esq.
Nixed By NICS? What should you do if you fail your background check? Attorney and PRO Board Member David Buda describes how minor, youthful indiscretions in your past can pop up to haunt you today -- and how you can deal with the implications.
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