Hearings were held this week on two bills Buckeye Firearms is watching.

Tuesday, HB541 had sponsor testimony in the House Criminal Justice Committee. This bill is often referred to as “Castle Doctrine” legislation, but is also known by “Stand your Ground”, “Victim Bill of Rights” and several other names. Its primary sponsor is Representative Steve Buehrer (R-74)

Wednesday, the Senate Judiciary heard sponsor testimony from Representative Jim Aslanides (R-94) on his HB347, the concealed carry fix it bill.

By Jim Irvine

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