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Ohio House Bill Aims to Preserve the Second Amendment

March 6, 2023March 5, 2023 Hannah Poling

Two Republican state Representatives have introduced a bill that aims to reduce firearms regulations and expand Second Amendment rights in Ohio.

House Bill (HB) 51 known as the “Second Amendment Preservation Act” sponsored by state Representatives Mike Loychik (R-Bazetta) and Jean Schmidt (R-Loveland) takes several steps to protect the Second Amendment by adding further protections to the right to bear arms, and removing federal firearms law references from the state firearms control law.

Cincinnati City Council Unanimously Approves Ordinances Limiting Gun Rights

February 12, 2023February 11, 2023 Hannah Poling

The Cincinnati City Council unanimously approved two new ordinances on Wednesday that aim to extend gun restrictions in the city.

These ordinances come after a Fairfield County judge denied a request from Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost to block firearm regulations recently enacted by the city of Columbus.

Cincinnati Leaders Vie to Limit Gun Rights and Declare Preemption Law as Unconstitutional

February 7, 2023February 6, 2023 Hannah Poling

Democratic leaders in Cincinnati have proposed two new ordinances for City Councils consideration that aim to extend gun restrictions in the city.

These ordinances come after a Fairfield County judge denied a request from Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost to block firearm regulations recently enacted by the city of Columbus.

Fairfield County Judge Denies State Request to Stop Columbus Gun Restrictions

January 24, 2023January 23, 2023 Hannah Poling

Ohio’s plea for a preliminary injunction to stop the city of Columbus’ most recent gun control measures was denied by a court in Fairfield County. According to Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein, the restrictions are now in place as of midnight on January 21st.

City of Columbus Votes to Pass Gun Control Laws Despite Questions of Its Legality

December 7, 2022December 8, 2022 Hannah Poling

Columbus City Council passed a package of gun control legislation Monday night despite a judge’s order to cease any such action.

Columbus Mayor Andrew J. Ginther, City Attorney Zach Klein, and City Council President Shannon G. Hardin announced their proposition of “common sense” laws to reduce gun violence last month.

Columbus City Council Holds First Public Hearing on ‘Common Sense’ Gun Legislation

November 25, 2022November 24, 2022 Hannah Poling

Columbus City Council members Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Council President Shannon Hardin hosted a public hearing Tuesday to discuss the proposed “common-sense” gun reform legislation to reduce gun violence.

Democratic leaders Columbus Mayor Andrew J. Ginther and City Attorney Zach Klein, and Assistant Police Chief Greg Bodker also participated in the hearing which came after Franklin County Common Pleas Judge Steven McIntosh sided with the city of Columbus in a ruling that deals in part with Ohio’s “preemption” laws, which forbid cities and other political subdivisions from regulating firearms.

Ohio Republican Senator Changes Course on Red Flag Proposal, Adds New Restraints

November 23, 2022November 22, 2022 Hannah Poling

Ohio State Senator Matt Dolan (R-Chagrin Falls) has taken a step back from his initial plan to establish a red flag law in Ohio. He instead proposed, during legislative committee, a restriction on future gun purchases after a judge deems a person is a threat to themselves or others despite opposition from gun rights activists.

Senate Bill (SB) 357 originally aimed to add extreme risk laws, commonly known as red flag laws, to supposedly “protect the public and the gun owner” by temporarily removing a firearm from someone deemed by a judge to be suffering from a severe mental health condition.

Columbus Leaders Announce New Proposal on Gun Restrictions

November 11, 2022November 10, 2022 Hannah Poling

Democratic leaders in Columbus proposed new legislation on Thursday to extend gun restrictions in the city.

Columbus Mayor Andrew J. Ginther, City Attorney Zach Klein, and City Council President Shannon G. Hardin announced their proposition of “common sense” laws to reduce gun violence.

Ohio Constitutional Carry Bill Takes Effect

June 13, 2022June 13, 2022 Peter D'Abrosca

Ohio’s Constitutional Carry law, signed by Gov. Mike DeWine (R) in March, took effect Monday.

The law allows Ohioans to carry concealed firearms without a permit, making the Buckeye State the twenty-third state in the union to implement such laws.

Gun Sales During Emergencies Approved by Ohio House

February 21, 2022February 21, 2022 The Center Square

Ohio businesses that sell guns and ammunition have moved closer to being allowed to operate under a declared emergency, even though those businesses were not shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Ohio Senate now gets House Bill 325 after it passed the House earlier this week. It would prohibit government from using an emergency declaration to close firearms dealers or restrict the lawful ownership of guns. The bill was in response to other states that declared those businesses nonessential during the pandemic.

“Lawful gun owners should never be restricted of their second amendment right as a result of an emergency declaration,” Rep. Mark Fraizer, R-Newark, said.

Dark Money Group Promoting DeWine’s Gun Control Platform Has Connections to Governor

February 17, 2020February 16, 2020 Anthony Gockowski

A recent report found that a dark money group promoting Gov. Mike DeWine’s gun control platform has connections to the governor himself.

Plain Dealer Reporter Calls Out Ohio Legislators for Preventing Local Governments From Regulating Guns While Designating Statehouse as Gun-Free

January 20, 2020January 19, 2020 Jason M. Reynolds

Three Ohio counties have declared themselves as Second Amendment Sanctuaries, leading one journalist to sarcastically suggest the General Assembly should make the Statehouse a sanctuary too — despite guns being banned from there.

Ohio Bill Would Restore Local Authority for Gun Laws

November 1, 2019October 31, 2019 Maggie Leigh Thurber

A recent bill introduced in the Ohio Senate would restore the ability of local governments to regulate guns and pass their own gun laws.

Gun Groups Weigh in on Glut of New Gun Control Legislation and Governor’s Plans Following Mass Shooting

August 29, 2019August 28, 2019 Beth Lear

Ohio gun groups have weighed in on the glut of new gun control legislation that has been proliferating in the Statehouse since the tragic mass shooting in Dayton earlier this month.