In yet another example of how firearms are a great tool to stop criminals, WKYC reports how a Summit County great-grandmother used her new firearm to ward off teenage criminals.

Many studies show that guns are used to stop or prevent a crime 2,500,000 times each year in our country. 95% of the time, no shots are ever fired. Would-be victim Eleanor Lynn describes the encounter, “Somebody was breaking into my house so I took the gun out and went to the door. They flew.” So typical it happens 6,500 times every day.

Today the Ohio House of Representative passed Sub HB347. This bill will reform and improve concealed carry and improve the safety and security of our state. The substitute bill was the result of strenuous efforts by Representative Aslanides (R-94) and gun rights groups to address concerns of interested parties while still maintaining as much of the original bill as possible. While many, diverse interests were “at the table” during this process, the substitute bill is still very favorable to gun owners.

HB347 has been placed on the House calendar for Wednesday, March 8. Session starts at 1:30 PM.

We would like to thank all our friends in the House for their support, especially Representative Jim Aslanides(R-94), Chairman Bob Latta(R-6), and Speaker Jon Husted (R-37).

HB347 passed out of the House Criminal Justice Committee today by a 12-3 vote. The bill now heads to the House floor where it is expected to pass quickly with strong support.

The process is far from over, as the bill will likely undergo changes in the Senate. Buckeye Firearms will continue to keep you informed on the progress of this bill, including the schedule for a vote on the House floor. We are pleased that this important legislation is finally progressing. It is important that legislators continue to receive support from constituents.