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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Governor To Sign Ohio Castle Doctrine Legislation
5/9/2008
By PRO Legislative Watch Team
Gov. Ted Strickland is preparing to sign important family safety legislation, SB 184, the Castle Doctrine/CCW fix bill.
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Castle Doctrine, CCW Fixes, Pass Ohio Statehouse
5/30/2008
By PRO Legislative Watch Team
The Castle Doctrine bill was stripped down, but the CCW fixes added more than make up for the disappointment.
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Update From PRO Board
4/20/2008
An update on the situation at Peoples Rights Organization
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Message From Peoples Rights Board of Trustees
3/30/2008
The Peoples Rights Organization Board of Trustees has referred an urgent matter to the Franklin County, Ohio Sheriff's office.
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Vets Memorial Gun Show Cancelled
3/30/2008
By PRO Board of Trustees
The PRO Gun Show scheduled for April 5-6 at Franklin County Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Columbus has been cancelled.
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Castle Doctrine/No Duty To Retreat Bills Moving
3/6/2008
By PRO Legislative Watch Team
Ohio SB184 and HB264 will be heard next week by Senate, House Committees.
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PRO Chair Testifies On Ohio Castle Doctrine
1/30/2008
By PRO Legislative Watch TEam
Peoples Rights Organization Chairman Randy Van Fossan testified today before an Ohio Senate committee in favor of SB 184, No Duty To Retreat/Castle Doctrine legislation.
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URGENT: Senate To Hear No Duty To Retreat Bill
1/29/2008
By PRO Legislative Watch Team
The Ohio Senate Committee on the Judiciary - Criminal will hear proponent and opponent testimony TOMORROW, Jan. 30, on SB184.
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John Hosford Passes
12/26/2007
John Hosford, former CCRKBA executive director, has passed away. He was instrumental in helping PRO get itself organized when some Central Ohio rights advocates organized back in 1989.
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PRO Testimony on Ohio Senate Bill 184
12/5/2007
By PRO Legislative Watch Team
PRO Secretary Brent Greer testified today before the Ohio Senate Judiciary Committee, issuing the organization's support for SB184, the No Duty To Retreat/Castle Doctrine bill.
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SB184 Hearing, Ohio Senate - - Columbus, Ohio
12/3/2007
By PRO Legislative Watch Team
Proponent testimony for SB 184, the "No Duty to Retreat/Castle Doctrine" legislation, will be heard Wednesday, Dec. 5 by the Ohio Senate Criminal Justice Committee.
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General Gage's Ghost Lives On
11/23/2007
By Roland Millar
Gen. Thomas Gage marched on American colonists in Lexington and Concord to confiscate firearms and ammunition in 1775. His ghost lives on in the gun-grabbers of the 21st century.
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US Supreme Court To Rule On 2A Meaning
11/20/2007
By PRO Legislative Watch Team
Anti-gun groups are worried today now that the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to review a law in Washington DC that bans handgun ownership.
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PRO Salutes Buckeye Firearms Association
10/8/07
PRO's colleagues at Buckeye Firearms Association have a lot to be cheerful about this week. They picked up the "Grassroots Organization of the Year" award during the 2007 GRPC.
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ALERT: OSHA Want To Regulate Ammunition 'Safety'
7/3/2007
By PRO Legislative Watch Team
Leave it to the federal government, on the eve of this nation's birthday, to propose legislation to "regulate" the safety of ammunition. Folks, its time to act!!
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Lexington & Concord Important Today More Than Ever
4/18/2007
By PRO Webmaster
232 years ago, the first shots at Lexington and Concord were fired. Today, the one amendment in the Bill of Rights that safeguards all the others is something Americans had better not give up because some Europeans don't like it.
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Chairman Van Fossan Appoints 2007 Board
4/18/2007
By Brent Greer, PRO Secretary
Peoples Rights Organization Chairman Randy Van Fossan last night appointed the Board of Trustees for the 2007 business year during the organization's monthly meeting.
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The Bodies Aren't Cold; Anti-Defense Crowd Giddy
4/15/2007
By Brent Greer, PRO Secretary
Peoples Rights Organization Secretary Brent Greer's view on the looming storm stemming from the murderous rampage that took place at Virginia Tech.
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After Silence, Dispatch Editorial Shoots, Misses
3/23/2007
By PRO Legislative Watch Team
After more than a week of silence on the matter, the Columbus Dispatch (as expected) came out spraying and praying against the successful, and quiet, implementation of HB347.
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John Glenn 2A Center Lecturer Draws Few
3/22/2007
By David Zimmerman
PRO Member David Zimmerman attended a lecture given by the director of the so-called "Second Amendment Center," a largely anti-gun, foundation funded organization operating from the John Glenn Institute for Public Policy. Few people attended.
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PRO Membership Elects 2007 Officers
3/20/2007
By Peter Stryjewski, 2006 Vice Chairman
Members of Peoples Rights Organization attending tonight's monthly meeting elected officers for the 2007 business year.
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Cleveland Files Suit Against State of Ohio
3/14/2007
By PRO Legislative Watch Team
Cleveland became the first city in Ohio to file suit against the state to block implementation of HB347, a general law that puts regulation of all firearms in the hands of state lawmakers.
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Today's The Day!
3/14/2007
By Brent Greer, PRO Secretary
HB347 goes into effect today. This general law fixes a number of flaws in Ohio's three-year-old concealed carry law, and more importantly, puts all firearms regulation in the hands of the state.
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Women in Hunting Rises 72% In Five Years
1/13/2007
By Pam Sheets, Women's Issues Coordinator
The number of women getting involved in hunting is booming. It is happening across the nation, and in Ohio. NBC reported on this phenomenon from Maine.
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Columbus Council Prez To Step Down
12/18/2006
By PRO Legislative Watch Team
Matt Habash, the council president more interested in anti-gun photo opportunities than discussing substantive public policy, will leave Columbus City Council in January. His replacement is the man who drove away the NRA.
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Today is Bill of Rights Day!
12/15/2006
By PRO Board of Trustees
Today is Bill of Rights Day! What are you doing to honor our precious national heritage?
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Intellectually Bankrupt Arguments Pouring In
12/13/2006
By Brent Greer, PRO Secretary
OPINION: It's started. Some of the most curious and intellectually dishonest statements from anti-gun politicians you've ever heard are flooding Ohio media outlets.
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Ohioans Overrule Gov. Taft
12/12/2006
By PRO Legislative Watch Team
The Ohio Senate today stood up for all Ohioans. It joined the Ohio House of Representatives in putting an end to abuse of gun owners by local politicians.
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1 Down, 1 To Go as 347 in Senate's Hands (Again)
12/7/2006
By Brent Greer, PRO Secretary
After today's veto of Am. Sub. HB347 by Gov. Bob Taft, the Ohio House of Representatives voted OVERWHELMINGLY to override his veto. Senators? It's time to step up!
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Ohio House Delivers Am. Sub. HB347 to Gov. Taft
12/6/2006
By PRO Legislative Watch Team
The clock is ticking. The highly anticipated CCW reform/firearm regulation general bill -- passed by the Ohio House and Ohio Senate -- is now on Gov. Taft's desk. His staff says he probably will veto the measure.
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FLASH - Ohio House Concurs on 347; Taft Will Veto
11/29/2006
By PRO Legislative Watch Team
The Ohio House of Representatives this afternoon went into special session to approve Am. Sub. HB 347. Gov. Taft pledges a veto.
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Ohio Senate Puts Law Abiding Citizens First
11/29/2006
By Brent Greer, PRO Secretary
In a huge defeat for anti-gun forces in Ohio, the Ohio Senate has passed Sub. HB 347. The general law would improve Ohio's CCW provisions, and more importantly, puts all firearms regulation into the hands of the Ohio legislature.
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Media Coverage of Am. Sub. HB 347 Vote
11/29/2006
By PRO Legislative Watch Team
Media coverage of the Ohio Senate and Ohio House votes on Am. Sub. HB 347, which fixes CCW law flaws, and creates a general law putting sole responsibility for firearms regulation into the hands of state lawmakers, and away from cities.
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Vote on November 7!!!
11/1/2006
By Brent Greer, PRO Secretary
Election Day is November 7. Gun owners can make all the difference. But only if we vote.
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Ohio Senate Hearings AGAIN Set For Deer Gun Week
11/26/2006
By Brent Greer, PRO Secretary
For the 4th or 5th year in a row, the Ohio Senate is taking up sorely needed citizen safety legislation at the 11th hour, scheduling hearings during Ohio's deer gun season.
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Sen. Larry Craig Drops By PRO's Columbus Gun Show
10/23/2006
By Brent Greer
Sen. Larry Craig, outspoken 2A supporter and member of the NRA Board of Directors, stopped by the PRO Gun Show in Columbus yesterday.
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REGISTER TO VOTE!!!
10/6/2006
By PRO Officers and Trustees
The deadline to register to vote in Ohio is Tuesday, October 10.
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Ban on Gun Confiscations During Disasters Passes
10/2/2006
By PRO Legislative Watch Team
The U.S. Congress handed lawful firearms owners a major victory last week. It banned the confiscation of legally owned firearms during a state of emergency. A similar bill is stuck in committee before the Ohio General Assembly.
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PRO Chair Terence Regan To Speak Today at GRPC
9/23/2006
PRO Chairman Terence Regan will be addressing attendees to the 2006 Gun Rights Policy Conference in Charlotte, NC today during a panel discussion on "fighting city hall."
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US News -- Report Says Dems Abandoning Gun Control
7/11/2006
By Brent Greer, PRO Secretary
US News & World Report has a piece in its July 9 edition stating that Democrats hardly want to talk about gun control any more. Wonder why?
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League of Women Voters (Ohio) Opposes Sub. HB 347
5/26/2006
By Daniel Greenberg
The League of Women Voters of Ohio has come out, again, against firearms legislation that would improve safety in the Buckeye State.
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Ohio Senate Summer Break: No Action on Key Bills
5/24/2006
By PRO Legislative Watch Team
The Ohio Senate recessed for the summer this week without taking action on two highly critical bills: HB 541, and more importantly, Sub. HB 347. Get your paper and pens out, folks . . . we have a fight brewing this fall.
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Senate To Hold 4th Hearing on HB347
5/23/2006
By PRO Legislative Watch Team
The Ohio Senate Committee on the Judiciary - Criminal will hold a 4th hearing on the CCW fix/pre-emption bill that has anti-gun politicians worried. If only the political arm-twisting of moderate Republicans wasn't slowing things down . . .
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HB347 In Danger; Senate Dragging Its Feet
5/18/2006
By Brent Greer, PRO Secretary
Some state senators are dragging their feet on moving House Bill 347 out of committee for a vote. Time is running out for many reasons.
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Senate Judiciary Committee To Meet Again May 17
5/12/2006
By PRO Legislative Watch Team
The Ohio Senate Committee on the Judiciary-Criminal will hear testimony on HB347 again on Wednesday May 17, and offer amendments. It is questionable, though, whether they will vote the matter out of committee as earlier announced.
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Testimony to Senate Judiciary Committee on HB347
5/10/2006
By PRO Legislative Watch Team
Peoples Rights Organization Secretary Brent Greer testified today before the Ohio Senate Committee on the Judiciary-Criminal regarding HB347. During the 90 minute hearing, only one person spoke in opposition.
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Ohio Senate to Hold Hearing on Sub. HB347
5/8/2006
By PRO Legislative Watch Team
Proponents, opponents, and others interested in CCW fixes and firearms regulation pre-emption will testify before Ohio's Senate Criminal Justice Committee on May 10.
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Celebrate Patriot's Day!
4/19/2006
By Second Amendment Foundation
April 19 marks the 231st anniversary of the first shots that led to American independence. Patriot's Day, little recognized today, is still a reminder that freedom is worth fighting for.
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PRO On The Air: Refuse to Be A Victim
4/14/2006
By PRO Public Relations
PRO frequently is asked to participate in radio programs regarding safety and firearms ownership. On Easter Sunday, CBS Radio will hear about Refuse to Be A Victim from PRO Secretary Brent Greer, an RTBAV instructor.
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Sub. HB347 Gets Ohio Senate Hearing
3/27/2006
By PRO Legislative Watch Team
Ohio Senators will get their first chance to publicly talk about CCW fixes and firearms regulation pre-emption.
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Taking Ohio's "Castle Doctrine" Outdoors
3/27/2006
By PRO Legislative Watch Team
A state representative in the Ohio General Assembly has proposed taking Ohio's "castle doctrine" outside the home. Finally, taking the side of crime victims, lawmakers have a chance to let citizens send criminals a message.
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CC License Privacy Added To Public Records Bill
3/16/2006
By PRO Legislative Watch Team
A last minute amendment to a public records bill being voted on by the Ohio House of Representatives would firmly shield CC license holders from having their info viewed by journalists.
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Columbus Senator Introduces Bill To Regulate CCW
3/15/2006
By PRO Legislative Watch Team
Leave it to perennial anti-gun state Sen. Ray Miller, a democrat from Columbus, to introduce a bill that would virtually outlaw concealed carry in urban areas.
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Ohio House Approves HB347 in Historic 76-18 Vote!
3/8/2006
By PRO Legislative Watch Team
Sub. House Bill 347, landmark legislation that would fix parts of Ohio's troubled CCW law, but more importantly, pre-empt Ohio communities from passing their own frivilous gun regulations, easily passed a floor vote in the Ohio House of Representatives.
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HB347 To Be Voted Out of Committee TODAY
3/7/2006
By PRO Legislative Watch Team
The halls of the Ohio Statehouse are abuzz with the rumor that a substitute bill for House Bill 347 is likely to be introduced and voted out of committee today.
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MEDIA INQUIRIES
3/6/2006
WORKING MEDIA -- For media inquiries on all subjects, particularly HB347, firearms bills in the Ohio Statehouse, concealed carry in Ohio, or planned litigation, please contact PRO Chairman Terence Regan directly at 614-268-0122.
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Funeral Services for Board Member Steven Nelson
3/1/2006
By Brent Greer, PRO Secretary
Funeral services for Steve Nelson, long-time PRO member, are scheduled for Friday, March 3 in Columbus.
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Substitute Bill for 347 Delayed Another Week
2/28/2006
By PRO Legislative Watch Team
A substitute bill for HB 347, scheduled to be introduced today, Feb. 28 at an Ohio House Criminal Justice hearing, was delayed until March 7.
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Ruling Proves CCW Restrictions Should Be Lifted
2/16/2006
By Brent Greer
A U.S. Court of Appeals ruling proves that Ohio's numerous CCW requirements should be loosened. More importantly, it proves once more that the police are not liable to protect individual citizens.
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First Report Out On Ohio CCW Licensees
2/16/2006
By PRO Legislative Watch Team
The first statistics on concealed handgun licensees (CHLs) for Ohio are out, courtesy of Ohio's attorney general.
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Hood Sponsors "Katrina-Confiscation" Prevent Bill
2/7/2006
By PRO Legislative Watch Team
Rep. Ron Hood has introduced in the Ohio House a bill that would prevent law enforcement from confiscating lawfully owned firearms from private citizens during a state of emergency. It has 9 co-sponsors.
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Sign-ups For Ohio 4-H Shooting Sports Camp
2/2/2006
The 2006 4-H Shooting Sports Camp at Canters Cave 4-H Camp in Jackson, Ohio is now taking registrations. 4-H shooting instructor Debbie Hensley, Coshocton, wrote this announcement of this year's program.
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Opponent Hearing for HB 347
1/29/2006
By PRO Legislative Watch Team
Opponents of long-awaited legislation that would improve Ohio's CCW law impediments -- and wrest control of gun laws from "out of the mainstream" liberal city governments -- will have their say on January 31
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PRO Testimony on HB347
1/17/2006
By PRO Legislative Watch Team
PRO's testimony to members of the Ohio House Criminal Justice Committee regarding HB 347, which would institute state-side pre-emption and clean up small portions of Ohio's CCW law.
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Columbus, Ohio Officer Named NRA LEO of the Year
1/15/2006
Columbus, Ohio Police Officer James Niggemeyer has been named 2005 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year by the National Rifle Association.
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New NRA Foundation License Plates Available
1/7/2006
The Ohio General Assembly last year passed a bill authorizing a number of new specialty automobile license plates. One features the NRA Foundation.
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January 10 CCW Hearing at Ohio Statehouse
1/4/2006
By PRO Legislative Watch Team
An Ohio House of Representatives Committee will hear testimony on January 10 from proponents of sorely needed improvements to Ohio's concealed carry law and new pre-emption language. If you support firearms rights, you need to attend!
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Join Fight Against Ohio Gun Grabbers
11/1/2005
By Terence Regan
Terence Regan, PRO Chairman, sends an urgent appeal to gun rights advocates around the nation to help fight a meaningless gun law that caused the NRA to abandon Ohio for its 2007 meetings.
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CCW Cleanup and Pre-Emption Bill Introduced
9/20/2005
By PRO Legislative Watch Team
Rep. Jim Aslanedes has finally introduced long-awaited CCW cleanup language in HB347. More importantly, the bill gives all gun regulation duties to the Ohio General Assembly, taking it away from anti-gun municipalities.
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LEGAL ACTION Against City of Columbus
8/15/2005
Initial lawsuit against the City of Columbus by Council candidate regarding its sweeping gun ban dismissed.
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Columbus Gun Ban In Effect
8/11/2005
Columbus' sweeping gun ban has gone into effect, prohibiting most semi-automatic rifles, many shotguns and self defense handguns. This issue gave birth to PRO 16 years ago. Join PRO TODAY to protect your rights!
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PRO-Training Announces 2005 Hunter Educ. Classes
8/5/2005
By Roland Millar, PRO-Training Hunter Ed Coordinator
PRO-Training, the education arm of PRO, has announced its schedule of Ohio Hunter Eduation classes for the remainder of 2005.
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Columbus Says Register Your "Bad" Guns By Mail
8/3/2005
Columbus city officials now have created a voluntary, mail-in registration program, whereby owners of so-called "assault weapons" can register their guns with city officials.
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Media, Interest Groups Weigh In On NRA Decision
7/20/2005
Media coverage of the NRA's decision to pull its 2007 Columbus convention following the city's irrational gun ban has been extensive. See for yourself, and read statements from pro-and anti-gun groups.
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PRO Supports NRA Decision -- BREAKING NEWS!
7/18/2005
PRO issued the following statement in support of the NRA's decision to cancel its 2007 convention in Columbus, and seek another friendlier city.
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Pre-Emption Bill Is Coming To Ohio Lawmakers
7/20/2005
A bill will soon be introduced in the Ohio General Assembly that would prohibit cities from enacting their own gun ban laws. It's called pre-emption, and its overdue.
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NRA Cancels '07 Cols. Meeting - BREAKING NEWS!
7/19/2005
The NRA pulled its 2007 Convention from Columbus, citing City Council's recent ban on most firearms. Here is Wayne LaPierre's statement, made in Columbus, with PRO officers standing by.
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Gun Week Newspaper Coverage of Columbus Gun Ban
7/15/2005
By Dave Workman, Senior Editor
Widely respected Gun Week newspaper has been covering the political shenanigans of the Columbus, Ohio City Council since city leaders resurrected a gun ban. Senior Editor Dave Workman takes a look at the issue.
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Final Text of Columbus Gun Ban Ordinance
7/13/2005
Read for yourself the final text of the Columbus gun ban ordinance as passed by Columbus City Council on July 11, 2005. Between Council members' speeches, and amended language, Council knows it is facing a big hurdle.
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PRO Chairman Addresses Columbus City Council
7/11/2005
Just moment before Columbus City Council voted to ban a wide array of firearms, calling them "assault weapons," PRO Chairman Terence Regan addressed how Council is victimizing law abiding citizens.
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Columbus Gun Ban Amendments
7/7/2005
Columbus City Council WILL vote on July 11 to ban the possession of numerous lawfully owned firearms. Read for yourself the proposed ordinance language, and the amendments to the ordinance that were announced on the morning of July 7.
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PRO To Appear on NRA News on Tuesday, July 5
7/3/2005
Brent Greer, PRO secretary will appear on NRA News on July 5 at 5:20 pm to discuss Columbus City Council's looming July 11 vote on banning most semi-auto rifles, many shotguns and numerous handguns, calling them "assault weapons."
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Letter from Utah Shooting Sports Council
7/2/2005
By John Spangler
Peoples Rights Organization received this stirring note from a leader of the Utah Shooting Sports Council regarding the proposed Columbus gun ban.
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Suburban Chief Opposes Proposed Columbus Ban
7/1/2005
By Dennis Murphy, Chief of Police, Gahanna, Ohio
Dennis Murphy is an LEO who understands that law-abiding citizens are a cop's best friends. As Gahanna, Ohio chief of police he has eloquently testified in favor of concealed carry. He brought to Columbus Council his opposition to its proposed ban.
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PRO's June 30 Testimony to Columbus City Council
7/1/2005
PRO Secretary Brent Greer testified to Columbus City Council at length at this final public hearing regarding the proposed ban on so-called assault weapons. Council isn't listening to reason.
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Chiefs of Police Releases 17 Annual Survey
7/1/2005
The National Association of Chiefs of Police released its 17th Annual Survey of Police Chiefs and Sheriffs. The response is overwhelming positive toward lawful gun owners.
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Dr. Frank Holtzhauer Testimony To Columbus Council
6/30/2005
Dr. Frank Holtzhauer, a professor of public health policy at The Ohio State University testified against a ban on firearms in the city of Columbus. He basically ripped apart Council's poor analytical evidence. They still aren't listening.
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Chairman Regan Appoints New Trustees
6/22/2005
Recently elected PRO Chairman Terence Regan has appointed a slate of trustees from the PRO membership to take part in Board duties during the business year.
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PRO on WTVN 610 Radio Tonight!
6/22/2005
PRO Representatives will be live on 610 WTVN AM Radio with host Steve Cannon tonight at 10 pm to talk about Columbus proposed ban on most semi-automatic rifles.
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PRO On NRA News Today
6/21/2005
Peoples Rights Organization will be featured on NRA News this afternoon to discuss the looming ban on most semi-automatic rifles. A PRO representative will be interviewed at 3:40 pm. Go to www.nranews.com, or tune into Sirius Radio.
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Ohio Concealed Carry Update
6/2/2005
The latest news on the implementation of concealed carry in Ohio. LATEST - Ohio media continue to note that "nothing bad happened" after the state legalized concealed carry after a 100+ year prohibition.
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NRA To Bring Annual Convention to Ohio in 2007
5/10/2005
The National Rifle Association is bringing its 136th Annual Meetings & Exhibition to Ohio in 2007. Columbus politicians don't like guns, but gulp hard and ignore their stand because they like the convention dollars.
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PRO Members Elect Their 2005 Officers
4/22/2005
Earlier this week, Peoples Rights Organization members at their monthly scheduled meeting elected officers for the 2005 business year.
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Justice Department: Gun Violence Falls 63%
3/18/2005
In a bylined article, one of the leaders of the National Association of Chiefs of Police outlines how violence with guns has fallen 63 percent.
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PRO Officer Elections Set For March 18
2/25/2005
By Brent Greer, PRO Secretary
Elections for officers to lead Peoples Rights Organization for the 2005 business year will take place on March 18 during the monthly members meeting.
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Dues Are Due!
2/3/2005
By Pete Stryjewski, Randy Van Fossan
The PRO Board of Trustees last year updated the membership benefits plan to individuals who donate to PRO. They were largely well received and are helping attract many new members to the fold. Its time to renew!
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RIP Neal Knox
1/18/2005
Long-time friend of PRO, national activist and noted author Neal Knox, passed away yesterday, January 17. His sound advice on grassroots activism was instrumental in helping Peoples Rights Organization get off the ground 16 years ago.
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PRO-Training Announces 2005 Class Schedule
1/7/2005
PRO-Training, the education arm of Peoples Rights Organization, has announced its 2005 class dates for NRA Basic Pistol classes. These classes meet Ohio CHL training requirements.
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Gun Show Date Changes
1/6/2005
The dates of the January and March PRO Gun Shows in Middletown and Springfield, respectively, have changed! The new Middletown date is January 22-23. The new Springfield date is January 29-30.
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Justice Department Says RKBA An 'Individual Right'
12/17/2004
The U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Legal Counsel concluded in a report released today that the Second Amendment "secures an individual right to keep and bear arms."
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Gallup: Strict Gun Laws Losing Public Support
12/15/2004
A new survey from the Gallup organization shows public support for strict gun laws has declined 17 percent in the past decade.
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How Will You Celebrate 'Bill of Rights Day'?
12/15/2004
Today, December 15, is Bill of Rights Day. The cornerstone of the Bill of Rights is the Second Amendment. Noted author and civil rights activist Alan Gottlieb, a longtime friend of PRO, has penned a thoughtful piece on this very important date.
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New Middletown Show a Hit!
12/06/2004
The new Middletown PRO Gun Show, a result of the City of Middletown approaching Peoples Rights Organization to hold one of our fundraising events there, is a success!
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Westland Thanksgiving Show Sets Record
11/29/2004
The recently concluded PRO Gun Show at the Westland Mall in Columbus set a new attendance record for a Thanksgiving weekend event
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The Second Amendment Explained
11/08/2004
By J. Neil Schulman
Noted writer J. Neil Schulman's thought-provoking news article discussing the very meaning of the Second Amendment. A must read!
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VOTE!!!
11/02/2004
By PRO Officers
Today is Election Day 2004.
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PRO Turns 15 !!
09/15/2004
By Brent Greer
Peoples Rights Organization Hit A Major Milestone this summer as it celebrated its 15th year defending the Second Amendment in Ohio.
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NOTE -- Upgrading Telephone System
10/14/2004
By Brent Greer, PRO Secretary
PRO is in the process of upgrading the telephone system at its advocacy offices and education center in Columbus. The changeover may take a few days.
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PRO Honored by Ohio House for 15 Years
04/18/2004
Peoples Rights Organization was presented with a proclamation from the Ohio House of Representatives recognizing its 15 years defense of the Second Amendment in Ohio.
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2004 Friends of NRA Banquets Successful
03/31/2004
Many of these annual fund-raising events are taking place. One example -- the Central Ohio FNRA program -- was hugely successful.
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PRO Elects Officers for 2004
03/16/2004
At a packed meeting, members of Peoples Rights Organization elected officers for the 2004 business year.
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Visitors Pack New Westland Show For CC Seminar
03/07/2004
Nearly 6,000 people packed into a former J.C. Penney store over two days to hear local criminal defense attorneys discuss Ohio's new concealed carry law.
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Greer Honored By Ohio House of Representatives
02/17/2004
PRO Chairman Brent Greer received an unexpected honor during the monthly PRO Members' meeting when he was presented a special proclamation from the Ohio House of Representatives recognizing his extensive public service and community activism.
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Media Descend Upon Hilliard Gun Show
02/07/2004
TV stations in Ohio described it as the "biggest gun show" to take place following the passage of Ohio's new concealed carry law.
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CC Permit Training Questions/Classes
01/15/2004
By PRO Training NRA Training Counselors
In the wake of the surprise passage of concealed carry legislation, PRO Training and other leading firearms instruction organizations are being swamped with inquiries.
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Dues Are Due -- Membership Update
01/02/2004
By Brent Greer, Chairman
The PRO Board of Trustees has made some changes to the organization's membership benefits plan to to increasing costs. We are confident they will be well received.
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We've Moved!!!
01/01/2004
Peoples Rights Organization has moved its advocacy offices to 4444 Indianola Avenue, and built an education center that is much more efficient and flexible for multiple needs.
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Gov. Taft Awarded 'Certificate of Derision'
12/16/2003
At its annual holiday party and awards program, PRO awarded a special "Certificate of Derision" to Ohio Gov. Bob Taft for his continually changing position on CCW.
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PRO Notes Impractical, Useless 'Carry' Changes
6/17/2003
By PRO Board of Trustees
NEWS -- Peoples Rights Organization, monitoring sudden, unannounced moves by the Ohio Senate to gut a marginal CCW bill, urges its members to voice their opposition to these actions.
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PRO Says Kill CC Efforts This Season
11/20/2002
By PRO Legislative Watch Team
Peoples Rights Organization urged its members to tell their representatives and senators to drop efforts to reform the prohibition against concealed carry. Last minute entries by outside entities are derailing common sense.
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PRO Questions 11th Hour Intrusion By FOP on CC
11/14/2002
By PRO Legislative Watch Team
PRO questions why after 18 months of silence the Ohio Fraternal Order of Police is muscling its way into the concealed carry debate.
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PRO Lauds Ruling in Hamilton County CCW Suit
1/10/2002
By Brent Greer, PRO Public Relations
The Hamilton County CCW ruling is in, and it could not have gone better for PRO and other plaintiffs.
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PRO Condemns Registration Provisions of HB274
6/12/2001
By PRO Legislative Watch Team
Peoples Rights Organization today questioned the intrusiveness of House Bill 274, the carry permit propsal before the Ohio General Assembly.
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PRO Officer Wins National Civil Rights Honor
10/3/2001
By Brent Greer, PRO Public Relations
A long-time Ohio civil rights activist, Sgt. Jim Ramm, was awarded a national honor during the 2001 Gun Rights Policy Conference.
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