Ohio Legislation

Upside down: Drunk drivers' names off-limits to media, but not CHL-holders'

By Chad D. Baus When it comes to being discriminated against for exercising a civil, Constitutional, and human right, gun owners are in a class unto themselves. Try to impose "reasonable" controls by abridging the freedom of speech or of the press, or by prohibiting the free exercise of religion, and we will hear no end to the screaming. On the other hand, our nation's courts have decided that...

Wouldn't it be sad?! Castle Doctrine and our Veterans

By Rick Jones With the upcoming celebration of Veterans Day, I would like to take a moment to just say "Thank You" for all you've done for our country, our citizens, and for the sacrifice that you've given for our freedoms. Our veterans on their day should be rightfully placed upon a pedestal for all to see and to be praised for what they've done for us all. Unfortunately we can only do these...

Ignore the hoplophobes and pass Castle Doctrine reform now!

By Tim Inwood I was delighted to attend the Gun Rights Policy Conference in early October. The list of speakers was fantastic and it was truly a joy to meet with people whose work I have read and studied for years. Talking with Don Kates, Dave Kopel, John Lott, Alan Gottlieb, Larry Pratt and other notables in the battle to defend our Second Amendment rights was truly one of those moments in my...

HB354: More Gun Control Addressing Non-Existent Problems

Seven weeks and counting: Public information requests for Mayor Jackson's "proof" of need for Bill go unanswered By Ken Hanson Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson is attempting to bring big-city, liberal gun control to a town near you. HB354 , written by Mayor Jackson’s law department, was introduced October 16, 2007 by Rep. Williams and Rep. Boyd. Proponents of this Bill scream the typical “It is for...

Buehrer Leading the Charge for Second Amendment Rights

COLUMBUS— State Senator Steve Buehrer (R-Delta) Wednesday gave sponsor testimony on Senate Bill 184, legislation he introduced that would make needed reforms to Ohio’s self-defense law. This bill is part of Senator Buehrer’s ongoing quest to preserve our Second Amendment rights, while providing Ohioans with the tools to protect themselves, their homes and their families. Sen. Buehrer, who...

Sen. Steve Buehrer delivers sponsor testimony on 'Castle Doctrine' legislation

Buckeye Firearms Assocation representatives were on hand today as Sen. Steve Buehrer delivered sponsor testimony on SB184 in the Senate Judiciary Committee on Criminal Justice . Buehrer is the primary sponsor for the bill, which is often referred to as “Castle Doctrine” legislation, but is also known by “Stand your Ground”, “Victim Bill of Rights” and several other names. When introducing the...

Castle Doctrine: Senate hearing scheduled Oct. 17 for Sponsor testimony

Senate Bill 184, Ohio's Castle Doctrine bill, has been added to the Senate Judiciary Committee on Criminal Justice 's agenda for Sponsor-only testimony on October 17 at 10:15 a.m. in the Senate Building's North Hearing Room. The purpose for Wednesday's hearing is so that the committee may hear testimony on SB184 from its primary sponsor, Sen. Steve Buehrer. Sen. Buehrer will no doubt enjoy having...

HB238: Getting Tough on Poachers

By Larry S. Moore Deer season is upon us with all the anticipation and excitement for that possibility of the Ohio big buck trophy. That means sleepless nights for deer hunters after seeing the “big one” but not getting a shot. In far too many instances Ohio’s law-abiding sportsmen and, in fact, all Ohioans are being robbed. As Ohio’s deer herd has grown and become known for quality hunting, so...

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