House and Senate politicians hit Columbus September 30 for a gas tax holiday. Demand they pass the Freedom to Carry Act (HB 495 / SB 392) now.
Week Ending Sep 26: Akron Posted a Park Gun Ban
Akron got sued over posted park gun bans under Ohio preemption, DOJ’s under-21 window still has no final settlement, and the Fifth Circuit Elite Precision crack has no mandate yet.
DOJ and the Handgun Age Ban and Where Ohio Stands
DOJ says it may not criminally enforce the federal handgun age ban against dealers selling to law-abiding 18-20 adults, but Ohio Revised Code 2923.21 and 2923.211 still sit at the shop counter.
They Are Coming Back Into Session Next Week
Republican politicians in Columbus just announced they are coming back into session next week, not for gun bills, but for a ninety-day gas tax suspension. House Bill 495 and Senate Bill 392, the Freedom to Carry Act, are sitting at the Statehouse ready to move.
OGO Press Release
Ohio Gun Owners is opposing H.J.R. 9 and S.J.R. 10 unless the resolutions are amended to require photo ID for every form of voting in Ohio, including absentee mail-in ballots.
Vote Pro-Gun: 2026 Ohio Gun Owners Primary Voter Guide
Find your district and see who answered the Ohio Gun Owners survey. Vote pro-gun in the May 5 Republican Primary — the choices you make now will shape Ohio’s future on Second Amendment rights.
Warning Signs for Ohio Republicans in 2026 Midterms
Ohio may look red on the surface, but the numbers heading into 2026 tell a more complicated story. Competitive House districts, weak grassroots enthusiasm, and a shifting political environment could put Ohio Republicans on dangerous ground.
Speaker Matt Huffman: The Gun Rights Obstacle-in-Chief in Columbus
Matt Huffman is blocking HB382, HB495 and HB498 in the Ohio House. Learn how he’s sabotaging gun rights and what gun owners can do.
Cynthia Abrams: This Politician Is Blocking Your Gun Bills
Public Safety Chair Cindy Abrams is quietly blocking HB382 (SAPA), HB495 (Freedom to Carry), and HB498 (Ohio Self-Defense Act) from moving in the Ohio House. Here’s how she sabotaging Ohio’s gun-rights agenda behind closed doors and how gun owners can fight back.
Speaker Matt Huffman: Ohio Gun Rights Public Enemy #1?
Speaker Matt Huffman and Public Safety Chair Cindy Abrams are quietly blocking HB382 (SAPA), HB495 (Freedom to Carry), and HB498 (Ohio Self-Defense Act) from moving in the Ohio House. Here’s how they’re sabotaging Ohio’s gun-rights agenda behind closed doors and how gun owners can fight back.