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New Gun Law Could Shoot Straight into Court

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Thursday, November 30, 2006   

Columbus, OH - A new set of firearm regulations (HB347) passed by the State Senate could shoot straight into court under a constitutional challenge, according to critics. The law modifies provisions of Ohio's concealed carry regulations, but the most controversial provision, according to critics, would prevent local governments from passing their own gun laws, and would eliminate existing assault weapons bans in many Ohio cities.

John Mahoney with the Ohio Municipal League says that provision violates the State Constitution's "home rule" requirement, and if the law is ratified, it would almost certainly lead to a court challenge.

"This is not state regulation. This is simply a state law that attempts to diminish municipal power and that's a violation of home rule."

Toby Hoover with the Ohio Coalition Against Gun Violence says the state's many rural and urban areas have different safety needs, so a "one-size-fits all" approach will not work.

"A community ought to be able to decide how to handle its own safety issues, and that ought to include being able to regulate firearms if that's what they think is necessary."

The National Rifle Association (NRA) sponsored the law to provide gun owners with standardized firearm regulations that do not change from one community to another. The NRA argues it is unfair to expect gun owners to know and understand the diverse regulations that currently exist.

The bill goes back to the State House, where easy passage is expected, and then to the outgoing governor for a signature.




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