Good Reads:
http://www.cnn.com/2017/03/17/us/beyond-the-call-of-duty-arizona/index.html
Ohio SB 199:
Short Title: Permits active duty armed forces to conceal carry [ Hide Long Title ]
Long Title: To amend sections 109.731, 311.42, 1547.69, 2923.11, 2923.12, 2923.121, 2923.122, 2923.123, 2923.126, 2923.16, and 2923.21 and to enact sections 2923.1210 and 5103.132 of the Revised Code to specify that an active duty member of the U.S. Armed Forces: (1) does not need a concealed handgun license to carry a handgun concealed if the member is carrying valid military identification and documentation of successful completion of specified firearms training; and (2) may be sold or furnished a handgun if the member has received specified firearms training; to prohibit a business entity from having a policy that prohibits a concealed handgun licensee from transporting or storing a firearm in the person's motor vehicle; to modify the prohibition against carrying a concealed handgun onto institutions of higher education, day-care facilities, aircraft, certain government facilities, public areas of airport terminals, and school safety zones; to allow a sheriff to use concealed handgun license fee revenue to purchase ammunition and firearms; and to authorize certain children's crisis care facilities to maintain firearms.
Link to full information: https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/legislation-summary?id=GA131-SB-199
Ohio SB 228 Passes with Ohio General Assembly’s overturn of Gov. Kasich’s veto
Main components of bills are as follows:
1) Mirroring laws in the other 49 states, the burden of proof is now on the prosectuion and has shifted away from the defendant in the event of a self defense event.
2) Affects how authorities can prosecute individuals making straw purchases of firearms for felons.
3) Clarifies language regarding signs for concealed carry restrictions.
4) Expands preemption to ensure localities will not create multiple gun laws in the state.
Link to full information: https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/legislation-summary?id=GA132-HB-228
FAQ:
- Does the government know what guns I have?
- How do I get my CCW in Ohio?
- How do I carry a firearm in my car?
- Can I purchase a firearm from a friend?