/tags/ohioans-for-gun-safety ohioans for gun safety en-US Copyright Fri, 13 Dec 2019 17:59:25 GMT /statehouse-news-stories/2019-12-13/potential-ballot-issue-expanding-background-checks-for-gun-sales-moved-to-2021 The group that’s hoping to ask voters to expand background checks on gun sales through a potential ballot issue says they're now pushing their... Fri, 13 Dec 2019 17:59:25 GMT /statehouse-news-stories/2019-12-13/potential-ballot-issue-expanding-background-checks-for-gun-sales-moved-to-2021 Andy Chow /ideastream/2019-11-06/in-push-for-background-checks-gun-control-advocates-head-to-polling-sites The group Ohioans for Gun Safety is making a push to get a popular gun control measure in front of voters. According to the group’s spokesman Dennis Willard, they’re focused on one issue: getting mandatory universal background checks passed in Ohio. Volunteers for the group spent Election Day at polling sites statewide, asking for signatures to put a new gun control law on the 2020 ballot. Wed, 06 Nov 2019 21:00:14 GMT /ideastream/2019-11-06/in-push-for-background-checks-gun-control-advocates-head-to-polling-sites Matthew Richmond /wyso-stories/2019-10-25/mayor-nan-whaley-advocates-launch-do-something-yard-sign-campaign Several state and local elected officials Friday launched a new yard-sign campaign advocating for stronger Ohio gun laws. Joining Dayton Mayor Nan... Fri, 25 Oct 2019 21:44:04 GMT /wyso-stories/2019-10-25/mayor-nan-whaley-advocates-launch-do-something-yard-sign-campaign Jerry Kenney /wvxu-stories/2019-10-09/commentary-ohios-gop-legislature-might-be-bought-by-the-nra-but-voters-are-not On Monday, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine laid out the details of his 17-point plan – the STRONG Ohio plan – to address gun violence in the wake of the Aug. 4... Wed, 09 Oct 2019 09:00:00 GMT /wvxu-stories/2019-10-09/commentary-ohios-gop-legislature-might-be-bought-by-the-nra-but-voters-are-not Howard Wilkinson /news/2019-08-19/online-gun-sellers-skirt-scrutiny-but-stricter-rules-may-be-coming William Wood answers the door to his suburban Columbus home with a Glock 19 on his hip. His two toddler-aged children, Daisey and Wesley, peak out from… Mon, 19 Aug 2019 09:00:00 GMT /news/2019-08-19/online-gun-sellers-skirt-scrutiny-but-stricter-rules-may-be-coming Paige Pfleger /news/2019-08-13/background-check-initiative-sees-boost-in-fundraising-and-volunteers The group pushing for expanded background checks on gun sales says the tragic mass shooting in Dayton has galvanized the state and petitioners say it's… Tue, 13 Aug 2019 11:50:58 GMT /news/2019-08-13/background-check-initiative-sees-boost-in-fundraising-and-volunteers Andy Chow /news/2019-08-07/gov-dewines-proposed-regulations-mark-shift-in-gun-debate Gov. Mike DeWine is calling for a version of the "Red Flag Law," expanded background checks, and other gun control proposals in the wake of the mass… Wed, 07 Aug 2019 11:54:20 GMT /news/2019-08-07/gov-dewines-proposed-regulations-mark-shift-in-gun-debate Andy Chow /statehouse-news-stories/2019-08-05/gun-regulation-group-presses-lawmakers-to-close-background-check-loopholes In the wake of the mass shooting in Dayton, Ohioans for Gun Safety says now is the time for state lawmakers to expand and strengthen background checks... Mon, 05 Aug 2019 23:33:26 GMT /statehouse-news-stories/2019-08-05/gun-regulation-group-presses-lawmakers-to-close-background-check-loopholes Andy Chow /news/2019-07-19/petition-approved-for-potential-gun-show-background-check-ballot-issue It looks like Ohio voters might get to vote on a proposed law that would expand background checks for firearm sales after all. A previous version of a… Fri, 19 Jul 2019 19:59:42 GMT /news/2019-07-19/petition-approved-for-potential-gun-show-background-check-ballot-issue Jo Ingles /statehouse-news-stories/2019-07-09/gun-safety-group-refiles-potential-ballot-issue-language A gun safety group has resubmitted petition language that would call for the Ohio General Assembly to pass a bill that would expand background checks... Tue, 09 Jul 2019 17:11:41 GMT /statehouse-news-stories/2019-07-09/gun-safety-group-refiles-potential-ballot-issue-language Andy Chow