Sen. Steve Austria to attend public seminar on new CHL law

March 8, 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

GREENE COUNTY, OH - The Greene County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Arts Department has partnered with Stamper's Boat Barn of Miamisburg, the Greene County Criminal Justice Training Academy, and the Greene County Career Center to bring you another FREE informational seminar on the Concealed-Carry Firearm Law of Ohio.

Scheduled for Wednesday, March 31 at 7 PM at Benner Field House, located at 425 Edison Boulevard in Xenia, this seminar is said to be a "factual interchange" featuring information on permit issuance, traffic stops with weapons in the vehicle, general information on House Bill 12, weapon information in general (facts and myths), kinds of weapons that are right for you, and finding the right facility and quality instructor for training.

Guests will include: Ohio State Senator Steve Austria, Greene County Judge Susan Goldie, members of the firearm industry, Mr. David Spaulding and other members of the Greene County Career Center, as well as officers from the Greene County Sheriff's Office. For more information or questions, please call 937-562-7440.

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Commentary:
Senator Steve Austria, voted for House Bill 12 each time he had the opportunity. Unfortunately, he also chaired the committee which inserted some of the most objectionable provisions into the law. OFCC succeeded in getting the worst of them - carjacker protection - out of the final law. That provision, which would have prevented parents from protecting their children while driving, was one for which Sen. Austria had expressed special pride. Senator Austria is seeking re-election this year. For more information, click here.