Legislative Status

Ohio SB 184 – “Castle Doctrine” and various firearm law reforms: passed and signed into law, effective September 9th, 2008; how your Senator voted, how your Representative voted

Ohio HB 225 - Alaska-style concealed carry in Ohio: introduced 5/22/07, assigned to Criminal Justice Committee

Ohio HB 238 - increase penalties for poachers: passed and signed into law, effective March 4th, 2008

Ohio HB 354 – deny right of long-gun possession to adults under 21: introduced 10/16/07, assigned to Criminal Justice Committee

Ohio HB 450 – allow members of armed forces between 18 and 21 to purchase handguns: introduced 1/24/08, passed by House, assigned to Senate Judiciary - Criminal Justice Committee

Ohio HB 478 – give Ohio income-tax credit for concealed-carry-license fees: introduced 2/14/08, assigned to Ways and Means Committee

Ohio SB 318 – numerous fixes to Concealed Carry: introduced 4/15/08, assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Justice Committee

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Current status of Ohio firearm-related legislation

The Ohio Rifle and Pistol Association is committed to working with government officials to protect the rights of shooters, hunters, collectors, and all law-abiding Ohio firearm owners