In the wake of two recent deadly shootings in Ohio
Ohio lawmakers propose bill to strengthen gun ownership during a pandemic.
Fixing a problem that is nonexistent as usual.
COLUMBUS – Ohio lawmakers want to make sure that no one takes your guns during a statewide emergency, such as a COVID-19 pandemic.
Bill proposed by Sen. Tim Schaffer, R-Lancaster, and Rep. Scott Wiggam, R-Wooster, would prevent the state or local goverments from closing licensed firearm sellers during a statewide emergency declared by the governor. During such an emergency, Ohioans could hunt, fish, go to shooting ranges, transport and carry their firearms.
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Gov. Mike DeWine, a Republican, never restricted access to firearms because of the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, gun sales rose nationwide during 2020.
It’s creating a solution for a problem that doesn’t exist," said Sen. Cecil Thomas, a Democrat from Cincinnati's North Avondale neighborhood. “Why are we creating more legislation that encourages people to carry firearms?”
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"I wish we would be more focused on legislation that would make it more difficult for guns to get into the wrong hands," he said.
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