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SENATE CCW BILL INTRODUCED |
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Written by Jeff Garvas
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Thursday, 14 June 2001 |
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The Ohio Senate now has a piece of concealed carry legislation. [press release] Senate Bill 130 was introduced by Sen. Jordan and Wachtmann today in an effort to get the ball rolling in the senate. One major problem: This bill is probably identical to the letter in comparison to HB274.(pdf) For those of you not following the issue, every grass roots organization in Ohio is opposed to the language and various restrictions in HB274 (and quite likely SB130). It is these extreme restrictions, including the potential for this to become a discretionary permit, that make Rep. Aslanides, the Senators, and the NRA so sure their legislation will pass. Of course it would, it's gun control. If you support CCW reform and you support passing a good law the first time through (which may be the only opportunity we'll have) you really need to get involved, join the mailing lists, become a member, make a donation, and put your body where the activism is. Ironic quote of the week: “As I always say, ‘give them an inch and they take a mile,’ -- if we continue to allow the government to chip away at our right to bear arms, it won’t be long before we have no rights to speak of.” - Senator Lynn Wachtmann, after endorsing a CCW bill likely requiring fingerprints, a social security number, a 60 day state residency & 30 day county residency requirement, a 45 day waiting period, and the possibility that anti-gun Sheriff's have the means to deny 100% of applicants. go figure.
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