A bill that would make Ohio a Stand Your Ground state is making its way through the legislature. Even worse, this dangerous bill would also effectively allow people to carry hidden, loaded handguns in public without a permit or safety training.
Stop this bill in its tracks. Send your lawmaker a message TODAY — before this legislation moves any further
As an Ohio resident, I'm calling on you to reject HB 228, a reckless gun bill that is making its way through the legislature.
Ohio law already allows people to protect themselves in dangerous situations, but HB 228 would allow the use of deadly force in public even when there is a clear and safe alternative to de-escalate the situation. States that pass Stand Your Ground laws see increases in homicide rates — in Florida, the law was linked to a 32 percent increase in firearm homicides, and homicides considered justifiable tripled.
In addition to undermining traditional self-defense law, this bill would erode public safety by effectively allowing people to carry hidden, loaded handguns in crowded town centers and city streets without a permit or safety training. The current concealed carry permit system is supported by 90 percent of Ohio voters.
Please do the right thing and oppose HB 228.