/tags/ohio-coalition-against-gun-violence Ohio Coalition Against Gun Violence en-US Copyright Thu, 27 Jul 2023 20:27:33 GMT /politics-government/2023-07-27/columbus-state-democrats-call-on-gop-to-take-action-to-prevent-gun-violence Columbus city leaders and Democratic state lawmakers held a news conference at the Ohio Statehouse Thursday, calling on Republican colleagues to "get on the right side of history" when it comes to meaningful reforms to prevent gun violence. Thu, 27 Jul 2023 20:27:33 GMT /politics-government/2023-07-27/columbus-state-democrats-call-on-gop-to-take-action-to-prevent-gun-violence Matthew Rand /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/2021-01-06/gov-dewines-decision-to-sign-stand-your-ground-bill-drawing-sharp-criticism Gov. Mike DeWine’s decision to sign the so-called "Stand Your Ground" gun bill into law isn’t sitting well with some city and state leaders who thought… Wed, 06 Jan 2021 11:46:33 GMT /news/2021-01-06/gov-dewines-decision-to-sign-stand-your-ground-bill-drawing-sharp-criticism Jo Ingles /news/2020-11-19/ohio-house-republicans-consider-controversial-gun-bills-during-lame-duck Republican lawmakers in the Ohio House are weighing a proposal to further expand Ohio's gun laws, including allowing guns in more places and increasing… Thu, 19 Nov 2020 15:09:51 GMT /news/2020-11-19/ohio-house-republicans-consider-controversial-gun-bills-during-lame-duck Jo Ingles /news/2020-08-10/ohio-gun-control-groups-launch-campaign-to-stop-stand-your-ground-bill A coalition of eight groups advocating for more gun control launched an online petition campaign to stop the “Stand Your Ground” bill under consideration… Mon, 10 Aug 2020 09:30:00 GMT /news/2020-08-10/ohio-gun-control-groups-launch-campaign-to-stop-stand-your-ground-bill Jo Ingles /news/2016-01-14/gun-store-owner-supports-improved-background-check-system President Obama recently outlined a series of executive actions he said will help reduce gun violence, including improving the background check system. We… Thu, 14 Jan 2016 10:00:00 GMT /news/2016-01-14/gun-store-owner-supports-improved-background-check-system