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Faber Introduces Bill To Strengthen Castle Law in Ohio

April 18, 2008 |

The bill appears stalled for the moment but hope it gains some real legs. Part of the bill seems to edge toward being able to carry conceal on campuses and places of worship. Not a bad idea but there has been some criticism that it doesn’t go far enough. True enough but each step closer would be a victory at this point.

DAYTON — Nine states including Ohio are considering legislation to permit gun owners to bring their legally concealed weapons onto college campuses.

Six states recently considered similar legislation, but the measures failed.

State Rep. John Adams, R-Sidney, is the sponsor of House Bill 225 that would allow permit holders to carry concealed handguns in colleges and universities, places of worship, child day-care centers and family day-care homes and buildings owned and leased by state and local governments.

The bill appears stalled after one hearing before the House Criminal Justice Committee, but Adams said he may ask for another hearing. He also held out the possibility that he could propose it as an amendment to another bill.

Adams’ bill also would remove other restrictions now in the concealed carry law. He said he did not get the idea to allow concealed weapons on campuses from student groups but supports their effort.

Committee Chairman John White, R-Kettering, who voted for the original concealed carry bill, said he likes the current law as is.

Sen. Keith Faber, R-Celina, has introduced Senate Bill 318, which would permit taking concealed weapons onto college and university campuses, places of worship, day-care centers and government buildings if they are unloaded and in a closed package, box or case.


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  1. TEX COMBS on May 30, 2008 11:33 am

    I FEEL WE SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO CARRY A CONCEALED WEAPON ANY WHERE IN THE USA FOR SELF PROTECTION, FAMILY,OTHERS AND PERSONAL PROPERTY. THIS SHOULD BE WITH A FEDERAL PERMIT WITH BACK GROUND CHECK AND A SMALL FEE.
    THE CRIMMALS CARRY EVERYWHERE WITH NO CONTROL.
    A GUN IN HAND IS BETTER THAN A 100 POLICE ON THE PHONE AFTER YOU OR A FAMILY MEMBER IS DEAD. A JUSTIFIED SHOOTING SHOULD HAVE NO CIVIL ACTION ALLOWED AGAINST YOU.

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