The Buckeye Firearms Association and PRO (Peoples Rights Organization) were joined by many individuals who testified in support of HB347 today.

The most compelling testimony was offered by Chief Murphy of the Gahanna police department. His testimony was simply awesome. His professionalism, speaking as a law enforcement officer on the topic of “plain sight” and the problems it presents both to the concealed handgun license holder, and to law enforcement was clear and compelling.

The Chief’s testimony was followed by Larry Moore, representing Buckeye Firearms. Moore testified about the importance of removing “plain sight” restrictions and detailed a “man with a gun” call he was involved in. These calls, while certainly well-meaning, are a needless burden to law-abiding citizens. Worse, they are a waste of our law enforcement resources. Taking an officer away from the job of fighting crime to chase down citizens going to great length to comply with a needles provision of the law is not in the public good.

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