How We Can Help Reduce Gun Violence?
Anti-gun activists would immediately reply that the way to reduce gun violence is to reduce the number of gun-carrying individuals. They would cite statistics twisted to show that, as state relaxation of regulations for concealed carry permits occurred, gun violence increased. It would be their argument that severely reducing concealed carry permits is the answer […]
Do Guns Belong in Schools?
Unfortunately when we think of handguns and schools in the same sentence, it’s usually associated with tragic tales. Perhaps the one most remembered is Kent State University during the sixties. But who can forget 1999 and Columbine High School or the most recent incident at Sandy Hook? Since the latest shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary […]
Bars and Restaurants New Concealed Carry Venue
During the Ohio General Assembly in January, 2018 the Republicans made good their promise to broaden concealed carry permit venues. The new legislation—dubbed the Applebee’s bill—allows those who have concealed carry permits to bring handguns into restaurants and bars. This is merely a broadening of Ohio concealed carry state law. In 2004, Ohio made it legal […]
Are You Prepared To Use Your Gun?
Some people want to obtain a concealed carry permit for their self-defense or for emergency purposes, but before you are able to get your concealed carry permit, your state might require that you complete the forms, pay the fees and undergo some training. Yes, it takes a lot of process, and it will need a […]
SHOULD STATES LOWER THE MINIMUM AGE TO CARRY CONCEALED?
There is no federal law concerning the issuance of concealed-carry permits. Additionally, under federal U.S. law, it’s not unlawful for an 18-year-old to possess a handgun. The only federal restriction with relation to handguns or long guns relates to the sale of guns. Federal law prohibits the public sales of a hand gun to a […]
TIME TO TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT POLICIES REGULATING FIREARMS ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES
As colleges and universities start back into session, lawmakers and pro-gun and anti-gun activists alike will be taking a serious look at the policies regulating firearms on campus. Since 2015, there have been 15 active shooting incidents on college and university campuses. No federal law restricts guns on college or university campuses. Most […]
