CivX Pursuit Catalog
A factual public record of legal challenges, administrative dialogue, and legislative revisions exemplifying the ideals of Civilian X.
Jakupca v. City of Akron: Challenging Park Firearm Restrictions
City of Akron, Summit County, Ohio • Ohio R.C. 9.68, R.C. 2923.126(B)(7), R.C. 2721.02, Civ.R. 65
Pro se civil action filed by Thomas Jakupca II — proprietor of CivX Defense, acting as a private citizen without an attorney — in the Summit County Court of Common Pleas addressing the weapons ban posted for the 2026 Akron City Festival and permanent signage at Lock 3 Park under Ohio’s statewide firearms preemption statute, R.C. 9.68.
City of Stow: A Private Citizen’s Collaboration to Modernize Park Regulations
City of Stow, Summit County, Ohio • Ohio R.C. 9.68, Codified Ordinances of Stow § 955.02(8)
Without filing a lawsuit, Thomas Jakupca II — proprietor of CivX Defense, acting as a private citizen and park visitor — raised park signage and C.O.S. § 955.02(8) with the Stow Law Department, drafted proposed language, and spoke in support at the Committee of the Whole, leading to the unanimous adoption of Ordinance 2026-160 aligning park rules with Ohio R.C. 9.68.