City of Lorain residents concerned as drug related violence continues to rise

November 4, 6:45 AMCleveland Gun Rights ExaminerDaniel White

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This isn't the first time the City of Lorain has faced runaway violence due to the drug trade. It got so bad in the seventies that four police officers, including current police chief Cel Rivera, formed what was dubbed the "shotgun squad" and patrolled the streets after hours as a plain clothes unit.

Yesterday, another person was shot in the city, becoming the sixth shooting victim in the last two weeks. Lorain's Morning Journal reports that citizens are justifiably concerned for their safety.

"Where can you go where it's OK in Lorain anymore," a Grove Avenue resident, who wished to remain anonymous, said. "I don't think it's the police department's fault. They do the best they can with what they've got, but I'm scared to leave my house these days."

The latest shooting victim, 24-year-old Delno Clayton, refused to tell police where he was when shot leading to speculation that illegal activity was involved.

Those law-abiding residents who are scared of getting caught in the crossfire have the option of taking responsibility for their own safety by fighting back. There have been many stories in the news in Ohio and across the country of armed citizens prevailing over criminal attackers. Citizens have the right to bear arms as protected by both the Ohio and United States Constitutions.

Open carry of a firearm is legal in Ohio. Concealed Carry licenses are also available and are not too expensive at $67. Get a gun, get training, and fight back. I'm not advocating vigilantism of course, this is simply about taking responsible steps to ensure your won safety as well as that of your family rather than putting yourself at the mercy of a desperate criminal. You have rights and those rights could very well save your life.