While the anti-gunners bemoan the fact that statewide preemption of gun laws in Ohio prevents local gun grabbing politicians from banning guns in parks, criminal continue to prey on the innocent.
Early this morning, a woman was assaulted while walking through Schiller Park on the south side of Columbus. She reported being approached by several men, one of whom had a gun, and was struck by a thrown bottle. No further details have been released at this time.
This latest incident highlights the fact that criminals are attracted to any location where there is a good chance of finding a victim. Unfortunately, public parks, whether they be local, state, or national, fit that description. Prohibiting the tools for effective self-defense only ensures easy targets for these predators.