Posted on 02/25/2022 6:16:26 AM PST by marktwain
Ohio is moving closer to becoming the next member of the Constitutional Carry club. In 2021, the Ohio Senate and House had both passed Constitutional carry bills that were similar in purpose. The Senate bill is SB 215. The House Bill is HB 227. When two similar bills pass the Senate and the House, there is some horse-trading which goes on to see which bill, and which chamber will get credit for passing a bill into law.
It appears the Senate Bill, SB 215 has become the chosen vehicle. On January 25, 2022, SB 215 was assigned to the House Oversight Committee. On February 8, testimony was heard in favor of the bill. The committee passed the very similar House Bill last year with an 8-5 party-line vote. There will be another hearing for a testimony against the bill in February, then the bill is expected to be brought to a vote in the committee.
The bill removes the requirement for adults 21 or over who can legally own firearms to have a permit to carry them concealed. With the bill people, 21 years or older may carry them where those with a CHL may carry them. In addition, it eliminates the requirement to carry the CHL in Ohio, for those who have the CHL.
Buckeye Firearms Association has reported Governor DeWine committed in writing, to sign a permitless carry bill. Governor DeWine is facing a competitive primary. The primary election will be held on May 3, 2022. Early voting begins on April 5, 2022.
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Pro-gun groups call video obtained by 5 INVESTIGATES alarming as number of permit to carry holders reaches record high
I had not seen it. Thank you.
I spoke to the Governor about Constitutional Carry, and he will sign the bill.
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