Ohio Politics

Cuyahoga County Court Recognizes Gun Rights

10:09am Thursday, December 09, 2010
by Ken Hanson In what may be a sign that the world as we know it is coming to an end, Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court Judge Brian J. Corrigan this week ruled that Ohio's firearm disability for misdemeanor drug convictions is unconstitutional ( State of Ohio v. Marinko Tomas ). In a simple, 3.5 page opinion, Judge Corrigan ruled that denying someone the right to defend their home and business...

House passes motions to discharge; Media coverage of historic discharge petitions show work still needs to be done

3:00pm Wednesday, December 08, 2010
by Chad D. Baus The Ohio House passed Rep. Bubp's motions to discharge SB239 (Restaurant & Car Carry Rules Fix) and SB247 (Restoration of Rights) today by 57-39 margins, proving that these bills have large bi-partisan support, and deserve to be given votes in an as-yet-to-be scheduled session. The Ohio media are swinging into action to cover the latest efforts to get SB239 and SB247 the floor...

One step closer: Discharge petitions receive required number of signatures; Continued calls needed

2:17pm Tuesday, December 07, 2010
For weeks, we have been asking you to contact your Representatives asking for support for SB239 and SB247. Your calls have made a difference - first, when sessions were scheduled in the House, and now, because Rep. Danny Bubp has confirmed that he witnessed 50 signatures for the discharge petitions on these bills, and that the petitions have been filed! We now move to the final step and time is...

Restoration of Rights: A case study on why the Ohio House should hold a vote and pass SB247 this week

7:00am Tuesday, December 07, 2010
by J.A.W. There are decisions we face as humans that can and will define our lives. For me, that decision took place in March of 1999. I allowed another person to talk me into signing for a package of marijuana delivered to my apartment. Now, I knew exactly what was going to be in the package, and I also knew that it was against the law. For reasons that still to this day I do not understand, I...

The following legislators need to hear from you TODAY re: Restaurant/ Car Carry fixes and Restoration of Rights

1:33pm Monday, December 06, 2010
The following Representatives have been contacted by Buckeye Firearms Association, but we have not received confirmation that they fully support SB239 and SB247 or the process to bring those bills for a full vote. We encourage you to contact them TODAY to politely ask for their support on the discharge petitions that will be signed tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. in Rep. Danny Bubp's office. [UPDATED at...

CRUNCH TIME: Effort to force votes on pro-gun bills depends on what you do RIGHT NOW

7:00am Monday, December 06, 2010
WCMH (NBC Columbus) is reporting on State Rep. Danny Bubp's effort to get enough signatures from state representatives on two discharge petitions to force floor votes on two pro-gun bills this week, and by all indications, the fate of these pro-gun bills rests in the hands of gun owners' willingness to get involved RIGHT NOW. From the article : Could the State of Ohio soon allow guns in bars? The...

Dispatch: Maneuver in Ohio House might get lame-duck votes on 2 gun bills

3:00pm Friday, December 03, 2010
The Columbus Dispatch is reporting on State Rep. Danny Bubp's effort to get enough signatures from state representatives on two discharge petitions to force floor votes on two pro-gun bills early next week. From the article : A quiet end to the legislative lame-duck session could be interrupted next week if a GOP lawmaker is successful in forcing the House to vote on a pair of controversial gun...

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