A few anti-self-defense cops still claim sky will fall April 8

Legislators finally realized the claims of opponents were not consistent with the experience in 44 other states who had passed similar legislation, and passed House Bill 12 into law. But that hasn't stopped gun ban lobby and a few anti-self-defense cops (with the willing help of our sour grapes press) from using the same tired fear tactics.

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Ohioans fired up about gun law, but local sheriffs have concerns
"It is going to be like Dodge City out there," said Lake County Sheriff Daniel Dunlap. "I don't see how we are becoming a more civilized society by doing this."

In Lorain County, where Sheriff Phil Stammitti already is seeking $190,000 to avoid staff layoffs, spokesman Capt. Rich Resendez said the law is an underfunded mandate.

"It's going to be a lot of work," Resendez said. Sheriffs already are grappling with problems and the financial burden of monitoring sexual predators, he said.

Youngstown Vindicator: Law enforcement debates what the law will mean
"It sucks," Liberty Police Chief Anthony Slifka said. He dubbed concealed-carry one of the worst measures ever passed by the Ohio Legislature. Allowing even qualified citizens to haul hidden guns "is like taking gasoline into a bonfire," Slifka said.

"Putting more guns on a battlefield isn't going to save lives," he insisted.

"It puts us in a tough situation," said Niles Police Chief Bruce Simeone. "How do we know who the bad guys are if everybody has guns?"

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