Gun Control Laws in Ohio: Too Far or Not Far Enough?
The debate has heated up in the days after the school shooting in Connecticut.
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What do you think about the gun laws in Ohio — are they not strict enough or do restrictions need to be scaled back?
It’s a question that has recently taken on more weight in the days following a deadly school shooting in Connecticut.
Ohio’s gun laws have been becoming more lenient in recent years, the Columbus Dispatch reports, pointing to a variety of new laws. That includes one passed in 2011 to allow concealed-carry weapons in bars.
And it’s likely that the restrictions will loosen even further soon. Gov. John Kasich is expected to sign House Bill 495, NewsNet5.com reports.
According to the most recent bill analysis, the measure would loosen reciprocity agreements with other states regarding concealed-carry permits, eliminate a requirement that applicants must submit certificates of competency for renewal and allow concealed-carry weapons in the parking garages at the State Capitol Building and the Riffe Center for Government and the Arts in Columbus.
Aaron Academy
9:43 am on Friday, December 21, 2012
Regardless of the laws on the books, those with criminal intent will illegally obtain and transport weapons.
The only way to protect yourself is to protect yourself. Be ready, be diligent and be involved.
Mars
11:32 am on Friday, December 21, 2012
What are you so afraid of?
Jim Moore
12:10 pm on Friday, December 21, 2012
You're right, if you don't protect yourself you'll be dead when the police show up.
Mars
12:22 pm on Friday, December 21, 2012
We should make it a law that every American must live in an armored tank. No worries then, mate!
Jeff Mittiga
4:28 pm on Saturday, December 22, 2012
I cannot imagine the mindset of someone who wants to carry a handgun with them everywhere they go. If someone dangerous had threatened them it might make sense. Otherwise, it seems like paranoid behavior to me. Its way too easy to get these permits. The training is usually a one day class. House Bill 495 is another example of bad legislation that will probably take effect in Ohio.
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12:43 pm on Tuesday, December 25, 2012
I guess you don't want to live in Colorado, Texas or even Switzerland then do you? Wonder what their crime rate is? It's too late to control guns through more rules and regulations. (And no you cannot purchase a gun at a show without a background check!! (Propoganda bs)
At this point, fearless sane Americans should be the control over the insane who illegally (or legally but unsafely) handout the guns that are already out there.
I.e., open carry everywhere.
What we do not need is a larger more powerful government taking away a right that was demanded for us in order to protect us from a government which would take away our rights. (Mommy I am scared...coddle me!)