By Patrick, on September 3rd, 2010
An obituary..
Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend,Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one
knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be
remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as:
- Knowing when to come in out of the rain
- Why the early bird gets the worm
- Life isn’t always fair
- and maybe it was my fault..
Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don’t spend more than you can earn) and reliable strategies
(adults, not children, are in charge). His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned but overbearing
regulations were set in place. Reports of a 6-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.
Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job that they themselves had failed to do
in disciplining their unruly children. It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to
administer sun lotion or an aspirin to a student; but could not inform parents when a student became pregnant and
wanted to have an abortion.
Common Sense lost the will to live as citizens were legislated into being criminals and criminals received better treatment than their 20 victims. Common Sense took a beating when you couldn’t defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar could sue you for assault..
Common Sense finally gave up the will to live when a man’s home was raided for the purchase of legal firearms.
Common Sense was preceded in death, by his parents, Truth and his wife, Discretion, his daughter, Responsibility, and by his son, Reason. His grandparents, Honor and Integrity passed long ago.
He is survived by his 4 stepbrothers, I Know My Rights, I Want It Now, Someone Else Is To Blame, I’m A Victim.
Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone.
h/t to Fred via email (a concerned associate)
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By Patrick, on September 1st, 2010
My numbers differ somewhat from Buckeye Firearms, but I believe that is because I do not know how many licenses have already expired from 2006. I also do not remove those that have their license suspended. Either they will eventually move to “revoked” or they will once again be carry the license. It is a temporary thing. We are off roughly 12k but I think this is close enough.
Ohio CHL Statistics
| Issued | Renewed | Suspended | Revoked | Denied |
| 2004 | 45497 | 0 | 78 | 42 | 436 |
| 2005 | 22487 | 0 | 219 | 75 | 427 |
| 2006 | 18781 | 0 | 352 | 194 | 384 |
| 2007 | 22103 | 0 | 502 | 171 | 434 |
| 2008 | 33864 | 31319 | 525 | 157 | 465 |
| 2009 | 56691 | 16443 | 596 | 378 | 636 |
| 2010 1Q | 11989 | 4100 | 172 | 52 | 153 |
| 2010 2Q | 14898 | 3688 | 190 | 54 | 24 |
| Totals | 158326 | 55550 | | 1123 | |
| | | | 0.53% | |
| Total Licensed | 212,753
| | | | |
| Population | 11,542,645
| 2009 Est
| | | |
| Percentage of CHL to Population | 1.8% | | | | |
Concealed carry licenses issued before March 14, 2007 expire four years after issuance. Licenses issued or renewed after that date expire five years after the date of issuance or renewal.
In comparison to first quarter numbers of
- Total Licenses: 196,242
- Percentage of CHL’s: 1.7%
- Percentage of Revoked: little more than half a percent
We now have
- Total Licenses: 212,753
- Percentage of CHL’s: 1.8%
- Percentage of Revoked: Still a little more than half a percent, although it has gone down. Revocation has not kept up with the number issued and renewed.
On the face of it, we do have some growth. 2010 has already beat 2005, 2006, or 2007’s number of issuance so I will agree that Ohioans are taking back their neighborhoods and sending a message that they will not be intimidated or victimized. We will stand up for ourselves and protect those that we love.
I acquire all my numbers directly from the Attorney General website, but he does not provide the current number of expirations for the year.
Issued and active as of end of March 2010
Population 2009 Est: 11,542,645
.547%
Issued and active as of end of June 2010
Still using 2009 population estimates
.53%
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By Patrick, on September 1st, 2010
An incredible tragedy but also an inspiring story of heroism.
Manz apparently mustered enough strength to fire two rounds toward Hartline, striking and killing him, Brian said.
“Her dad was still alive. But died after shooting him (Hartline),” said Brian.
Read the whole story… I’ll wait.
The pro-criminals like to point out that lawful citizens shouldn’t have firearms because it isn’t a guarantee that it will protect you. This is in argument to what? I have never heard any pro-firearm person that having a firearm on you puts a magic shield around you.
Ed Mantz is a hero for doing the right thing and having the insight to have a firearm with him at all times. Pro-criminals, if he were still alive, would have hanged him for having a firearm at a child’s birthday party. What nerve! Disgusting!
A fire extinguisher under the sink isn’t a guarantee that I can put out a fire, but I keep one. Having 911 on my alarm box is even less of a guarantee but right there it is. Nothing in life is a guarantee but we can work to try to minimize our dangers. Lawful citizens carrying firearms is not the danger. They are the cure. If you don’t have a conceal carry permit, and need one to carry, find an instructor today.
Don’t get me wrong. Kenny Simonson, to me, is even more so because what he did, I think, took even more courage.
Except, of course, death and taxes, especially with this administration
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