This ought to be an interesting picture; thousands of runners in the Marathon able to pack a piece while running through Sand Run Park.

Thanks to the Ohio Supreme Court the City of Clyde's ban on legal concealed carry permit holders to...well, legally carry has been tossed out. The NRA and other pro-gun folks are hailing this as the second coming of the Second Amendment:

"This is a significant win for gun owners in Ohio. The decision by the Ohio Supreme Court affirms that Clyde city's efforts to restrict the lawful possession of firearms was over-reaching and inconsistent with state laws," said Chris W. Cox, NRA's chief lobbyist. "The NRA is ready to assist in lawsuits across the state to maintain the integrity of Ohio gun laws. We remain concerned about the City of Cleveland's current campaign of prosecuting otherwise law-abiding Ohio gun owners for violation of Cleveland-only gun ordinances." - National Rifle Association release

"Anti-gun municipalities across the country have been cooking up ways to challenge state preemption statutes,' noted SAF founder Alan Gottlieb, 'as a means of harassing legally-armed, law-abiding citizens. Today's ruling by the Ohio Supreme Court struck a necessary blow in the Buckeye State for civil rights and the rule of law." - Second Amendment Foundation release

My personal favorite is this news release delivered by e-mail:

"In a 4-3 decision, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled that cities do not have the authority to deny individuals the right to carry guns in municipal parks. The Court ruled a Clyde city ban on possession of firearms unconstitutional, calling it an invalid use of the city's 'home rule' powers. As noted by Associated Press and local media, this is an important decision, defining the limits of local government. Ed, are you interested in speaking to a local legal expert about why the Court's decision is a right one and it how bears on the upcoming Supreme Court election this November?" - news release from CRC Public Relations firm, Alexandria, VA

Gee, I thought the Supreme Court was appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate? Hell, all this time I could have voted on Clarence Thomas?

Of course, this isn't really all about Clyde. With 46 days and counting until the election anything that gets the core riled up -- that would be pro or anti gun control, take your pick -- is heaven sent for the campaigns working hard to make sure their voter base remembers issues such as guns and gun control.

In the meantime, remember carrying anything larger than a .22 can add some serious time to your running performance.