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An Ohio self-defense gun law is now blocked temporarily “The court does believe the public interest will be served by the granting of the injunction,” McIntosh wrote in the decision.

The Toledo Gun Buy Back was a success! Without it, this formerly defenseless Toledo resident would still have 2 broken single shot 16ga shotguns in his basement. Thanks to the gun buy back he was able to sells those to the City allowing him to afford a new, functional S&W M&P15 to defend his home!

Dallas man shoots woman, kills self with same bullet, police say

Police: McDonald’s employee threw live ammunition on grill Police said the employee took the ammunition out of a handgun and threw it on the grill, causing the rounds to explode.

Senate passes most significant gun control legislation in decades Fifteen Republicans joined Democrats to pass the bipartisan-negotiated bill.

Man Makes Fatal Decision to Bring a Blade to a Gun Store Robbery, Employee Shoots Him Dead If you're looking for a place to stage an armed robbery, a gun store probably shouldn't even be on the list.

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Biden expected to announce new gun regulation, eyes new ATF nominee President Joe Biden is expected to announce new firearm regulation as soon as Monday meant to contain the use of privately made weapons, people familiar with the matter said, as he comes under pressure to take more steps to address gun violence.

Guns: Where do candidates for Ohio governor stand? Answers from all of Ohio's candidates for governor on how they'd deal with gun violence.

Who can carry concealed without a license in Ohio when the new law takes effect June 13th?

We have seen a lot of misinformation regarding who can legally carry under the new law when it takes effect. The law doesn't allow everyone over 21 who can legally possess a firearm to carry without a license, there are additional restrictions. See ORC 2923.111 for the definition of "qualifying adult" here: https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2923.111

In essence, you must not have anything in your background that would stop you from getting an Ohio Concealed Handgun License. If you have any of the following list in your past, you cannot legally carry under the new law:

If you have any PENDING indictment or criminal charges for:
• Any FELONY offense.
• Any DRUG offense.
• Any misdemeanor of VIOLENCE (i.e. Assault, Aggravated Menacing, Menacing by Stalking, Menacing, Inciting Violence, Riot, Inducing Panic, Domestic Violence).
• Negligent Assault
• Including Complicity or Attempt to Commit any of the above offenses.

If you have any CONVICTIONS/JUVENILE ADJUDICATIONS ANYTIME in the past for:
• Any FELONY offense.
• Any DRUG offense (except for Minor Misdemeanor Drug Possession or Minor Misdemeanor Drug Paraphernalia offenses ).
• Assault on a Peace Officer.
• A conviction/juvenile adjudication for Domestic Violence, or a guilty or no contest plea to a lesser charge in which physical force was present.
• Including Complicity or Attempt to Commit any of the above offenses.

If you have any CONVICTIONS/JUVENILE ADJUDICATIONS within the past THREE years for:
• Misdemeanor of VIOLENCE (except for Resisting Arrest or Assault on a Peace Officer – see above and below for these offenses).

If you have any CONVICTIONS/JUVENILE ADJUDICATIONS within the past FIVE years for:
• TWO or more convictions/juvenile adjudications for Assault or Negligent Assault

If you have any CONVICTIONS/JUVENILE ADJUDICATIONS within the past TEN years for:
• Resisting Arrest.
• Including Complicity or Attempt to Commit any of the above offenses.

If you are the subject of any ACTIVE civil protection orders, temporary protection order, or similar protection order from any state.

If you are prohibited from possessing a handgun under Ohio or Federal law, a fugitive from justice, drug dependent, adjudicated mental incompetence, or chronic alcoholic.

You cannot be an unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance as defined in the federal Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 802). Be advised that ma*****na is listed in the federal Controlled Substances Act as a Schedule I controlled substance and there are no exceptions in federal law for ma*****na used for medicinal purposes, even if such use is sanctioned by state law. Therefore, if you are legally using medical ma*****na under the Ohio Medical Ma*****na Control Program (MMCP), you may be prohibited from carrying a concealed handgun under federal law.

You must not have been charged with falsifying a concealed carry application or have a revoked concealed carry license in Ohio or any other state.

You must not have an active SUSPENSION of a concealed carry license in Ohio or any other state.

Cleveland man denied concealed carry permit renewal after deputies watched a music video he appeared in 3 years ago (video) Lamont Gist tried to renew his concealed carry permit just out of the city, at a less crowded sheriff’s office with open appointments.

DeWine signs bill removing concealed gun training, permits The bill, dubbed “Constitutional Carry” by its backers, was introduced by state Sen. Terry Johnson.

Man shot by police after active shooter situation on I-71 in Columbus The suspected shooter is currently listed in critical condition.

Ohio House passes legislation to allow people to carry guns without training or permits Senate Bill 215 would also no longer require motorists to proactively tell law enforcement during traffic stops that they’re armed.

Ohio House poised to eliminate permit requirements for carrying concealed weapons Legislation to no longer require a permit to carry a concealed firearm cleared an Ohio House committee Tuesday and has a floor vote Wednesday.