Ohio Legislation

Moment of truth for Republican Caucus: Governor threatens to veto gun bill

9:26am Monday, February 27, 2006
Taft takes issue with two proposed changes to conceal-carry law The Columbus Dispatch is reporting that Ohio Governor Bob Taft, owner of the worst approval rating in the nation at 19%, has threatened to veto HB347 if it allows concealed carry in cars or changes the media access loophole. From the story: Supporters say the bill will close loopholes and clean up the state’s nearly 2-year-old gun...

HB347 & HB508: House hearing scheduled February 21

10:55am Thursday, February 16, 2006
Rep. Jim Aslanides' House Bill 347 will have another hearing next week. The bill has been added to the House Committee on Criminal Justice's agenda for February 21 at 2:30 p.m. in Statehouse Hearing Room 121. The purpose for Tuesday's hearing is so that the committee may accept a substitute bill that will reflect changes sponsors felt were necessary after consideration of testimony. Details of...

Self-Defense Bill of Rights Part I

12:10am Thursday, February 16, 2006
By Ken Hanson With all the hype surrounding introduction of “Stand Your Ground” legislation in numerous different states (also referred to as “Castle Doctrine,” “No Retreat” or “Self-Defense Bill of Rights,”) you probably are wondering what all the fuss is about. In fact, if you listen to the Brady Bunch version, you might believe other states are handing out a “License to Kill (or “License to...

Buckeye Firearms Assoc. attends signing ceremony for HB296

12:10am Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Ohio becomes the 2nd state in the nation to adopt the Families Afield Apprentice Hunting License Governor Taft signed HB296, the Apprentice Hunting and Trapping License Bill, on Tuesday, February 14, sealing a victory for Ohio sportsmen in the fight to assure the future of hunting in the Buckeye State. Representative Steve Buehrer’s HB296, part of the Families Afield program introduced by the US...

Opposition hearing on HB347 brings the same old show

12:18am Wednesday, February 01, 2006
Buckeye Firearms Association was on hand for opposition testimony on House Bill 347 today in Columbus, and fresh on the heels of our recent investigation into how the Ohio Coalition Against Gun Violence's Toby Hoover operates at these hearings, our representatives were keeping a watchful eye for the Puppetmaster's strings. And it didn't take long to spot them... Linda Walker, Joey Lee, Dean Rieck...

HB347: House OPPONENT hearing scheduled January 31

9:55am Thursday, January 26, 2006
House Bill 347 will have another hearing next week. The bill has been added to the House Committee on Criminal Justice's agenda for January 31 at 2:30 p.m. in Statehouse Hearing Room 121. The purpose for Tuesday's hearing is so that the committee may hear testimony on HB347 from opponents of the legislation. Buckeye Firearms Association will be on hand, but will not testify. Filling hearing rooms...

Ohio Senate unanimously passes Apprentice Hunting License bill

12:10am Wednesday, January 25, 2006
HB296, the Buckeye Firearms Association-endorsed Apprentice Hunting License bill sponsored by Representative Steve Buehrer (R-74) of Delta, Ohio was passed unanimously by the Ohio Senate on Tuesday, January 24, 2006. The bill will help Ohioans introduce new hunters and trappers to the outdoors. Click on the "Read More" link below for further details. All 33 Ohio Senators voted for the bill, which...

HB347: More Featured Testimony from 1st Proponent Hearing

12:05am Monday, January 16, 2006
There were many excellent witnesses who offered comments in favor of HB347 last Tuesday. We've already featured Attorney Ken Hanson's revealing testimony . On the eve of a second proponent hearing we would like to feature some of the other compelling testimony from witnesses who came to address key concerns that are addressed in HB347. Click on the "Read More..." link below for testimony from...

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