Currently, carrying a firearm into a "gun-free" area in Ohio results in a felony with a penalty of up to 1 year and a $2500 fine. This also ends up killing your voting and firearm rights.
HB233 has just been submitted that would change the law to come much closer to Indiana's setup where carrying a firearm would be treated more like trespassing. Given that Hoosiers have to live with this law while in Ohio, this would be a positive step for us as well.
The bill has 51 co-sponsors, all Republicans. Given the R-vs-D ratios in Ohio's legislature and Kasich's strong 2A record, this looks likely to pass.
Ohio Set to Reform 'Gun Free Zone' Penalties?
HB233 has just been submitted that would change the law to come much closer to Indiana's setup where carrying a firearm would be treated more like trespassing. Given that Hoosiers have to live with this law while in Ohio, this would be a positive step for us as well.
The bill has 51 co-sponsors, all Republicans. Given the R-vs-D ratios in Ohio's legislature and Kasich's strong 2A record, this looks likely to pass.
Ohio Set to Reform 'Gun Free Zone' Penalties?