Ohio Legislation

FLASH: Cleveland appellate court ignores previous Supreme Court decision, rules Ohio preemption law unconstitutional

6:06pm Thursday, November 12, 2009
The 8th Ohio District Court of Appeals has sided with Cleveland in the city's fight to enforce its illegal local gun control ordinances. A three judge panel has declared that Ohio R.C 9.68 - which became law in 2007 with passage of HB347 to preempt local gun control and ensure statewide uniformity of gun laws - is unconstitutional.

Representatives Bubp and Martin Provide Testimony on Restaurant Carry Bill

12:10am Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Buckeye Firearms Association leader Linda Walker was in attendance Thursday, November 5, as State Representatives Danny R. Bubp (R-West Union) and Jarrod B. Martin (R-Beavercreek) gave sponsor testimony in support of House Bill 203 before the Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee. The bill would allow Ohioans who possess a concealed carry permit to go into restaurants with a liquor...

HB203 (Restaurant Carry) scheduled for sponsor testimony in House committee

12:10am Thursday, November 05, 2009
House Bill 203, which seeks to "allow a concealed carry licensee who is not consuming liquor and is not under the influence to carry a concealed handgun in a retail food establishment or food service operation with any class liquor permit issued for the location," has been added to the House Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security agenda for sponsor testimony today, Thursday, November 5...

Reps. Seth Morgan & Jarrod Martin introduce HB315: Intrastate Firearms & Ammunition

12:10am Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Representative Seth Morgan (R-36) of Huber Heights and Rep. Jarrod Martin (R-70) of Beavercreek have introduced House Bill 315 , which seeks to "provide that ammunition, firearms, and firearm accessories that are manufactured and remain in Ohio are not subject to federal laws and regulations derived under Congress' authority to regulate interstate commerce and to require the words "Made in Ohio"...

Governor Ted Strickland attends 2009 Buckeye Bash; promises to veto any anti-gun legislation

12:10am Tuesday, October 20, 2009
By Chad D. Baus Attendees of the 2009 Buckeye Bash already knew they were in for a special time on Saturday, October 17, but didn't know until soon after they arrived that the evening was going to be made even more special by the appearance of Governor Ted Strickland. The 2009 Buckeye Bash, which was held at Cardinal Center Campgrounds and Shooting Center in Marengo, just 30 miles north of...

Ohio State Highway Patrol study highlights need for changes in concealed weapons laws

12:10am Friday, October 02, 2009
By Chad D. Baus & Jim Irvine A study released last week by the Ohio State Highway Patrol is highlighting the need for reforms to concealed weapons laws in the Buckeye State. According to the report , which covered January 2008 through August 2009, OSHP Troopers made 447 arrests for illegal weapons, or less than one per day. OSHP District 9 (south-central Ohio) accounted for the largest number...

Uncertainty over CHL fee change keeps authorities jumping

12:10am Thursday, August 13, 2009
Almost immediately after we broke the news that changes effecting Ohio firearm laws were included in the House Bill 1, the two year budget adopted by the Ohio General Assembly, we began receiving questions on when the changes were going to be implemented. The question has proved rather difficult to answer, even a month after the bill was passed and signed into law. In fact, we have received...

Buckeye Firearms Assoc. endorsee Shannon Jones selected to join State Senate

12:10am Wednesday, August 12, 2009
The Cincinnati Enquirer is reporting that State Rep. Shannon Jones, a 2008 Buckeye Firearms Association endorsee, has been selected by Senate Republicans to become newest member of the Senate, representing about 330,000 residents of Hamilton and Warren counties. The story notes that Jones was among four candidates who applied for the 7th District seat left vacant by the June 19 death of Sen. Bob...

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