/tags/gun-control Gun Control en-US Copyright Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:41:58 GMT /2023-12-12/ohio-senate-democrats-push-gun-bills-they-call-commonsense-proposals-to-curb-crime Democrats in the Ohio Senate say some bills they have proposed to curb gun violence are bipartisan and should be passed into law. Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:41:58 GMT /2023-12-12/ohio-senate-democrats-push-gun-bills-they-call-commonsense-proposals-to-curb-crime Jo Ingles /politics-government/2023-07-10/columbus-city-council-announces-new-free-gun-lock-lock-box-program Gun locks and lock boxes are available free of charge at all Columbus fire stations starting Monday as part of the new “Love Our Children, Lock Your Guns” initiative. Mon, 10 Jul 2023 20:03:42 GMT /politics-government/2023-07-10/columbus-city-council-announces-new-free-gun-lock-lock-box-program Katie Geniusz /politics-government/2022-11-22/columbus-presses-forward-with-new-gun-restrictinos A Tuesday public meeting comes amid an ongoing legal fight with the state over local control of gun laws. Tue, 22 Nov 2022 12:11:55 GMT /politics-government/2022-11-22/columbus-presses-forward-with-new-gun-restrictinos Steve Brown /politics-government/2022-11-09/columbus-leaders-put-forward-new-gun-control-measures The announcement comes a week after a Franklin County Common Pleas judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking part of a 2018 state law that expanded self-defense protections and other gun rights. Wed, 09 Nov 2022 21:25:34 GMT /politics-government/2022-11-09/columbus-leaders-put-forward-new-gun-control-measures Matthew Rand /news/2022-11-03/judge-places-hold-on-ohio-law-limiting-local-gun-restrictions Columbus city leaders are celebrating the ruling, which they say "upholds our constitutional right to home rule." Thu, 03 Nov 2022 16:13:58 GMT /news/2022-11-03/judge-places-hold-on-ohio-law-limiting-local-gun-restrictions Steve Brown /news/2022-07-12/ohio-activist-tells-biden-we-still-have-more-to-do-to-fight-gun-violence As he met with President Joe Biden on a day some gun control activists hailed as a victory, Dion Green said he wanted to let the President know they’re still focused on the future. Tue, 12 Jul 2022 15:14:00 GMT /news/2022-07-12/ohio-activist-tells-biden-we-still-have-more-to-do-to-fight-gun-violence Steve Brown /npr-news/npr-news/2022-06-11/thousands-gather-at-march-for-our-lives-rallies-nationwide-to-push-for-gun-control Speakers in Washington called on senators to act to pass stronger gun control measures. The rallies come after the shootings in Buffalo, N.Y., and Uvalde, Texas. Sat, 11 Jun 2022 18:34:54 GMT /npr-news/npr-news/2022-06-11/thousands-gather-at-march-for-our-lives-rallies-nationwide-to-push-for-gun-control Dustin Jones /politics/2021-04-08/it-has-to-stop-biden-takes-initial-action-on-guns-calls-on-congress-to-do-more President Biden declared gun violence a public health crisis and a blemish on the nation in remarks at the White House Rose Garden on Thursday. Thu, 08 Apr 2021 20:36:24 GMT /politics/2021-04-08/it-has-to-stop-biden-takes-initial-action-on-guns-calls-on-congress-to-do-more Brian Naylor /news/2021-04-05/gun-control-advocates-worry-stand-your-ground-will-make-ohio-more-dangerous Ohio's new "Stand Your Ground" law goes into effect Tuesday. The measure approved in December removes the duty to retreat before using deadly force in self-defense, but gun control advocates say it will make Ohio a more dangerous place to live. Mon, 05 Apr 2021 20:54:51 GMT /news/2021-04-05/gun-control-advocates-worry-stand-your-ground-will-make-ohio-more-dangerous Clare Roth /news-partners/2021-03-24/after-boulder-shooting-vice-president-harris-says-senate-needs-to-act Harris downplays the role of executive action in tightening gun laws after recent mass shootings, saying legislation would make changes permanent. Wed, 24 Mar 2021 13:31:33 GMT /news-partners/2021-03-24/after-boulder-shooting-vice-president-harris-says-senate-needs-to-act Brian Naylor