Ohio "Castle" Doctrine
Quote from Reloader on June 8, 2008, 9:43 pmThe Ohio State Senate has passed the bill and has sent it to Governor Ted Strickland. The governor's aides say that he is probably going to sign it within two weeks with no changes to the bill.
This law redefines the use of force to defend onself not only in the home, but on the street, in one's car, or in the home or car of another person. The "affirmative defense" clause is also deleted and the burden of proof will be on the prosecutor, not the defendant.
I just received my Ohio CCW license last Monday (June 2). I have carried once since then, just to see what it was like while driving in my car. As the article by Marko Kloos in the September 2007 Blue Press stated, I don't [carry] because I'm looking for a fight, but because I'm looking to be left alone. I believe, as Mr. Kloos does, that an armed society is a polite society.
The Ohio State Senate has passed the bill and has sent it to Governor Ted Strickland. The governor's aides say that he is probably going to sign it within two weeks with no changes to the bill.
This law redefines the use of force to defend onself not only in the home, but on the street, in one's car, or in the home or car of another person. The "affirmative defense" clause is also deleted and the burden of proof will be on the prosecutor, not the defendant.
I just received my Ohio CCW license last Monday (June 2). I have carried once since then, just to see what it was like while driving in my car. As the article by Marko Kloos in the September 2007 Blue Press stated, I don't [carry] because I'm looking for a fight, but because I'm looking to be left alone. I believe, as Mr. Kloos does, that an armed society is a polite society.
Quote from Reloader on June 11, 2008, 4:19 pm6.10.08 - Governor Signs Senate Bill 184
Columbus, Ohio – Ohio Governor Ted Strickland today signed Senate Bill 184 – the “Castle Doctrine” legislation.
“This legislation offers needed clarifications to Ohio’s concealed carry law and strengthens legal protections for citizens who defend themselves and their families against intruders in their homes,” Strickland said.
State Senator Steve Buehrer sponsored SB 184, which presumes that a person has acted in self-defense when using force that may cause death or injury against an individual who has unlawfully entered the person’s home or occupied vehicle. Under current Ohio law, the burden lies on the resident who has used force to prove his or her reasoning for such action.
Senate Bill 184 also makes several changes to the concealed carry law in Ohio. Additionally, the bill adjusts the mandatory prison terms for firearms-related convictions.
6.10.08 - Governor Signs Senate Bill 184
Columbus, Ohio – Ohio Governor Ted Strickland today signed Senate Bill 184 – the “Castle Doctrine” legislation.
“This legislation offers needed clarifications to Ohio’s concealed carry law and strengthens legal protections for citizens who defend themselves and their families against intruders in their homes,” Strickland said.
State Senator Steve Buehrer sponsored SB 184, which presumes that a person has acted in self-defense when using force that may cause death or injury against an individual who has unlawfully entered the person’s home or occupied vehicle. Under current Ohio law, the burden lies on the resident who has used force to prove his or her reasoning for such action.
Senate Bill 184 also makes several changes to the concealed carry law in Ohio. Additionally, the bill adjusts the mandatory prison terms for firearms-related convictions.
Quote from Reloader on June 12, 2008, 4:58 pmAccording to State Senator Keith Faber, the bill has a 90 day period before it becomes effective. The law will go into effect on September 10, 2008.
According to State Senator Keith Faber, the bill has a 90 day period before it becomes effective. The law will go into effect on September 10, 2008.