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Ohio Governor’s Inconsistent Track Record With 2nd Amendment Issues Criticized as Primary Nears

Ohio Governor’s Inconsistent Track Record With 2nd Amendment Issues Criticized as Primary Nears
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine acknowledges members of the media while entering his residence after testing positive for COVID-19 earlier in the day in Bexley, Ohio, on Aug. 6, 2020. Jay LaPrete/AP photo
Jeff Louderback
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When Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a bill on March 14 that makes concealed carry permits optional in the state, it continued an inconsistent track record with firearms legislation that has been on display since he took office in 2019.

Before signing Senate Bill 215 (Constitutional Carry), DeWine passed a “Stand Your Ground” law in January 2021. This eliminated the requirement for a person to retreat before he or she can shoot someone in self-defense.

Jeff Louderback
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Jeff Louderback covers major news and politics, including the Make America Healthy Again movement and regenerative farming. Since joining The Epoch Times in 2022, he has covered national elections, the Robert F. Kennedy Jr. presidential campaign, the East Palestine train derailment, and the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina. Jeff has 30-plus years of professional experience as a reporter, editor, and author.
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