Ohio is one of only ten states that requires concealed carry licensees to notify of their armed status upon LEO contact. HB 142 was introduced a few months ago to remove that notification requirement.
During committee testimony, three organizations representing LEO testified against the bill: Ohio FOP, Buckeye Sheriffs Association and Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police. Because of that opposition, Republican leadership are contemplating a watered down version of HB 142 that instead of removing notification simply lowers the penalty if charged under that law.
The following is an email from Ohioans for Concealed Carry urging Ohioans to contact their representatives and urge them to pass the bill with the original wording:
Fellow pro-gun Ohioans,
***WE NEED YOUR CALLS & EMAILS***
As we enter into this Independence Day holiday weekend we should all reflect on the founder's drive to protect our freedoms. Today we have our own battles to fight, and this is your trumpet call to action:
This Wednesday 7/5/2017 there will be a VERY IMPORTANT hearing in the Ohio House Federalism & Interstate Relations Committee at 1pm (Statehouse, Room #115). Two (2) of our high priority pro-gun bills are on the list as having possible votes. Among them is HB142 (repeals active notification requirement for CHL holders when stopped by law enforcement), which OFCC will be scoring as a KEY VOTE for which legislators respect our rights. But all is not sunshine and roses - there is the possibility of an amendment that could water down HB142. It is imperative that HB142 get a fair up-or-down vote with the AS INTRODUCED LANGUAGE. We know full well that this is the #1 issue to our members and we're pulling with you on this critical bill. Here's the list of all the bills to be considered:
HB142 (notification repeal)
HB233 (decriminalizing no-guns signs)
Please CALL & EMAIL your state representatives indicating your support for these bills! Reiterate that HB142's AS INTRODUCED LANGUAGE is what needs to move forward. You can find your state representative by going to the "Member Search" tool at the bottom left of this page and entering your zip code:
http://www.ohiohouse.gov/index
If these bill(s) get voted out of committee on Wednesday there is the possibility of a full house floor vote on Thursday 7/6/2017! This would be the last chance for the house to act before the summer recess. Don't let this golden opportunity slip by! Call/email your representative today!!!
During committee testimony, three organizations representing LEO testified against the bill: Ohio FOP, Buckeye Sheriffs Association and Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police. Because of that opposition, Republican leadership are contemplating a watered down version of HB 142 that instead of removing notification simply lowers the penalty if charged under that law.
The following is an email from Ohioans for Concealed Carry urging Ohioans to contact their representatives and urge them to pass the bill with the original wording:
Fellow pro-gun Ohioans,
***WE NEED YOUR CALLS & EMAILS***
As we enter into this Independence Day holiday weekend we should all reflect on the founder's drive to protect our freedoms. Today we have our own battles to fight, and this is your trumpet call to action:
This Wednesday 7/5/2017 there will be a VERY IMPORTANT hearing in the Ohio House Federalism & Interstate Relations Committee at 1pm (Statehouse, Room #115). Two (2) of our high priority pro-gun bills are on the list as having possible votes. Among them is HB142 (repeals active notification requirement for CHL holders when stopped by law enforcement), which OFCC will be scoring as a KEY VOTE for which legislators respect our rights. But all is not sunshine and roses - there is the possibility of an amendment that could water down HB142. It is imperative that HB142 get a fair up-or-down vote with the AS INTRODUCED LANGUAGE. We know full well that this is the #1 issue to our members and we're pulling with you on this critical bill. Here's the list of all the bills to be considered:
HB142 (notification repeal)
HB233 (decriminalizing no-guns signs)
Please CALL & EMAIL your state representatives indicating your support for these bills! Reiterate that HB142's AS INTRODUCED LANGUAGE is what needs to move forward. You can find your state representative by going to the "Member Search" tool at the bottom left of this page and entering your zip code:
http://www.ohiohouse.gov/index
If these bill(s) get voted out of committee on Wednesday there is the possibility of a full house floor vote on Thursday 7/6/2017! This would be the last chance for the house to act before the summer recess. Don't let this golden opportunity slip by! Call/email your representative today!!!
