Tag: Ohio HB 227

Ohio House Passes Flurry of Bills, Including Constitutional Carry

Peter D'Abrosca

The Ohio House of Representatives passed a flurry of bills this week, including a Constitutional Carry bill, that will now head to the Senate floor. 

HB 227 is the Constitutional Carry law. It provides that Ohioans who are not otherwise barred from owning a firearm no longer need need a license to carry a concealed handgun. The law does, however, allow Ohio’s gun owners to obtain a concealed carry license for the purpose of carrying their concealed handguns in other states that do require such licensure.

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Constitutional Carry Bill Passes Ohio House Committee

Peter D'Abrosca

Ohio is one step closer to passing what is colloquially known as Constitutional Carry, the right for the state’s residents to carry concealed firearms without a permit.

HB 227 passed through the House Oversight Committee late last week, and is headed to a full vote on the Republican-dominated House floor.

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