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 testified on SB184 before the Senate Criminal Justice Committee, explained that Ohio’s current self-defense law unfairly places the civil and criminal burden on the victim to prove in court that they were truly acting to defend themselves from serious physical harm or death.

“For too long the pendulum has swung in the direction of protecting the rights of criminals over the rights of their victims,” Buehrer said. “SB184, by modernizing Ohio’s law, takes an important step toward making Ohioans feel safer in their homes, businesses and communities.”

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By Dave Kopel & Paul Gallant, & Joanne D. Eisen