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Posted on 06/11/2008 3:52:30 PM PDT by neverdem
| Ohio Expands Right to Self-Defense |
| Wednesday, June 11, 2008 |
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Fairfax, VA-Ohio Governor Ted Strickland today signed the National Rifle Association (NRA)-backed “Castle Doctrine” legislation into law to expand the self-defense rights of law-abiding citizens. Senate Bill 184, sponsored by State Senator Steve Buehrer (R-1), protects the rights of innocent victims to defend themselves from criminal attack while expanding the rights of concealed-carry permit holders. “I want to thank all parties concerned for working together to make this victims’ rights bill the law in Ohio,” said Chris W. Cox, NRA's chief lobbyist. “When you're confronted by a criminal, you don't have the luxury of time. Under the ‘Castle Doctrine’ provision, if someone breaks into your occupied home or temporary habitation, or your occupied car, you now have an initial presumption that you may act in self defense and you will not be second-guessed by the State. The ability to protect yourself and your family from harm is important no matter where you are.” Also included in SB 184 are several pro-gun provisions that make Ohio's concealed carry laws more “user friendly”. Among these revisions include important clarifications for persons without a Concealed Handgun License (CHL) to legally transport firearms in an automobile, and pick up/drop off abilities for license holders in school safety zones. The bill also designates mandatory legal fees for gun owners who require court orders to have firearms returned to them, decriminalizes concealed carry in privately owned parking garages, allows permit holders to carry a firearm in an unlocked glove compartment or center console and removes the written test requirement for renewal of a concealed handgun license. “The Castle Doctrine bill is about putting the law back on the side of the victim, the way it's supposed to be,” concluded Cox. |
This was well done by the NRA.
There’s more info than the Columbus Dispatch. You might want to find the actual law now that it has been signed.
The natives are getting restless in Rockford, Illinois.
Kudos to Strickland (D), a far better gov than that azz Taxt (R), who opposed shall-issue CCW permits signed into law by Strickland, ever was!
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I wonder what limits there are as to who a city or county can call a "special deputy" or whatever the term is?
It’s really a darn shame that Taft refused to get something like this done.
Strickland is one to watch. Still a Rat, but could have broad appeal.
What are you thinking about, giving everyone who wants a concealed carry license a "special deputy" status? I'm no lawyer.
The liability insurer for the sheriff’s office would probably cancel their coverage if they give out lots of “special deputy” badges
How does the city of Chicago handle the liability for all of its "special deputies" (or whatever designation they give aldermen and their buddies)?
Chicago is big enough that they can afford to hide the extra expense in the budget. Keep in mind that the total of the alderman and other “special” people in Chicago is probably much smaller than the Chicago PD. This is not the same as granting “special deputy” to every common citizen who wants it to protect his family
I actually agree. So far, I really don't have a beef with Strickland. He's done a pretty decent job.
I agree. Strickland has been a pleasant surprise. If all D’s were like him, our country would be in better shape.
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