Ohio Legislation

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

12:10am Thursday, November 08, 2007
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!

12:10am Wednesday, November 07, 2007
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

12:10am Wednesday, October 31, 2007
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

12:10am Friday, October 19, 2007
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

11:58am Wednesday, October 17, 2007
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

4:21pm Thursday, October 11, 2007
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

12:10am Friday, October 05, 2007
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...

OSC ruling highlights urgency of need for unloaded transportation law fix

12:10am Thursday, October 04, 2007
Can we finally get our unloaded transportation issues fixed? By Ken Hanson, Esq. In case you missed it, the Ohio Supreme Court has forever removed any doubt about transportation of unloaded firearms in Ohio being broken. In a decision that surprised no one, the Court ruled that ammunition being readily at hand places anyone transporting any firearm in Ohio in jeopardy of arrest and prosecution...

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