Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Ohio's Gun Laws

* The shootings at Chardon High School in Chardon, Ohio, has people wondering about the state's gun laws.


WashingtonPost:

...The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence rated Ohio only a 7 out of a possible score of 100 in terms of strong gun laws, saying that people can avoid background checks by buying handguns in private sales.

Last summer, Ohio Gov. John Kasich signed a “guns-in-bars” bill into law, making it legal to carry concealed firearms into bars, restaurants, shopping malls, nightclubs and sports arenas for the first time. The law is considered one of the broadest gun laws in the country....

.....From Cleveland.com last Sunday:
The legislature is now considering a bill that would go even further by allowing concealed carry in places of worship, on private and public college campuses, daycare centers and some government buildings.....



Can you imagine allowing guns on college campuses?  If the Ohio Republicans get their way on this legislation, they'll be responsible for what happens.  State Rep. Danny R. Bubp (R) sponsored a bill last year to allow concealed carry in bars.  Guns and drunks don't mix.