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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.

 

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 bill 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. 

Tell us what you think of gun control in Ohio. Take our poll and share your views in the comments.

  • What do you think of Ohio's gun control laws?

    (Voting has been closed for this question)
    • They're too strict already.
        0 (0%)
    • They're not strong enough.
        2 (40%)
    • They're about right.
        1 (20%)
    • Other (I'll tell you in the comments)
        2 (40%)
    Total votes: 5
  • Your vote will only count once. This is not a scientific poll. View Results Vote!
Related Topics: Gov. John Kasich, Newtown school shootings, Sandy Hook Elementary School, and gun control

Lynda Zielinski

8:51 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012

Sing along....
'Pack Glocks, Rugers, AK-17s
That's the way to live successfully
How do I know?
Rush Limbaugh tells me so,'

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