COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A pair of proposed gun laws would expand concealed weapons in Ohio by potentially allowing them in places such as churches or day cares.
One bill, introduced by Rep. Anne Gonzales (R-Westerville), relates specifically to carrying concealed weapons in school zones.
A related bill by Rep. Ron Maag (R-Lebanon) would allow concealed weapons in churches, day cares and colleges and universities as long as written authorization permitting the concealed carry of handguns is in place.
The House State Government Committee planned to hear testimony from bill supporters Wednesday afternoon.
A third bill letting certain gun owners carry concealed weapons without a permit was removed from the committee’s agenda.