| Candidate Stresses Need for CCW Reform |
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| Written by Mike Kinsey | |
| Wednesday, 11 October 2006 | |
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As the elections draw near, it is refreshing to see a legislator focus more on their job than their campaign. Representative Danny Bubp, the OFCC endorsee for Ohio’s 88th District, is able to do just that as he is running unopposed for re-election. This luxury has allowed him to perform the job that he was hired to do: Concerning himself with the concerns of his constituents. One concern that Rep. Bubp is focusing on is the need for passage of House Bill 347, which will improve Ohio’s Concealed Carry laws. "One of the most onerous portions of that bill is when you are in a car, you have to take (the gun) out of the holster ... and put it in plane [sic] view," he said. "This defeats the purpose of a concealed weapon. Out here in my district there is a real strong desire to get that changed."While one of the requirements for car carry is that the firearm be in a holster and in plain sight, some CHL holders feel uncomfortable with simply removing their cover garment. This could be due to the presence of bucket seats, seatbelts, or consoles that block view of the handgun. This means that unnecessary handling of the firearm must commence in order to position the gun somewhere else on the person, lock it in the glove compartment, or another approved case. HB 347 passed through the House with overwhelming support and is currently stalled in the Senate. Please make sure you know who you are voting for and what their intentions are. Visit VoteYourGuns.com for more information. |