Gun Control Laws in Ohio: Too Far or Not Far Enough?
The debate has heated up in the days after the school shooting in Connecticut.
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What do you think about the Ohio gun laws—are they not strict enough or do restrictions need to be scaled back?
It’s a question that has recently taken on more weight in the days following a deadly school shooting in Connecticut.
Ohio’s gun laws have been becoming more lenient in recent years, the Columbus Dispatch reports, pointing to a variety of new laws. That includes one passed in 2011 to allow concealed-carry weapons in bars.
And it’s likely that the restrictions will loosen even further soon. Gov. John Kasich is expected to sign House Bill 495, NewsNet5.com reports.
According to the most recent bill analysis, the bill would loosen reciprocity agreements with other states regarding concealed-carry permits, eliminate a requirement that applicants must submit certificates of competency for renewal and allow concealed-carry weapons in the parking garages at the State Capitol Building and the Riffe Center for Government and the Arts in Columbus.
Tell us what you think of gun control in Ohio. Take our poll and share your views in the comments.
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7:43 am on Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Ohio is one of the worst states regarding guns!
Ohio hosts many gun shows with no background checks. Anyone can purchase any type of weapon, and or ammo!
There is no reason, NOT ONE, that a private citizen needs assult weapons and 100 magazines. And dont tell me its for hunting....I dont believe that lame excuse. If this reform does not start soon, we will have more loons commiting mass murders. Its the availiability that needs to be stopped. I know no law will stop a loon, but stricter laws concerning assult weapons may help. The NRA needs to rethink their stance and come up with a common sense solution. The lawmakers need to rethink their stance and pass new laws, while not infringing on the rights of the people,according to the 2nd ammendment. There has to be a happy medium....this kind of violence can not go on. I pray for all the victims and their families, and the two firemen who were killed