Jon Husted on Gun Control

	Jon Husted on Gun Control

Spearheaded comprehensive reform to concealed carry law

Jon Husted is the only Ohio statewide elected official with an A+ rating from the National Rifle Association (NRA). As House Speaker, Jon spearheaded the passage of comprehensive reform to Ohio's concealed carry laws in order to protect law-abiding gun owners. After the bill was vetoed, Jon stood up to the governor of his own party and courageously led the House's vote to override the veto. No gubernatorial veto has been overridden since. Source: 2018 Ohio gubernatorial website, JonHusted.com , Jul 15, 2017

Endorsed by gun group, supports "right to protect"

Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted's gubernatorial campaign was endorsed today by Ohioans for Concealed Carry.

Husted said he led a gubernatorial override of Ohio's Concealed Carry law for the first time since the 1950s. "Law-abiding citizens have the right to protect themselves, their family and their property," Husted said.

Source: US News & World Report on 2018 Ohio gubernatorial race , May 24, 2017

Enact "Castle Doctrine" presuming self-defense for gun use

SB184: Self-defense/defend another-civil immunity/presume acted properly.

Buckeye Firearms Association summary June 10, 2008: Said the NRA's chief lobbyist, "When you're confronted by a criminal, you don't have the luxury of time. Under the 'Castle Doctrine' provision, if someone breaks into your occupied home or temporary habitation, or your occupied car, you now have an initial presumption that you may act in self defense and you will not be second-guessed by the State.".

Everytown.org summary 2.3.2020: 26 states have passed Stand Your Ground Laws that massively expand traditional self-defense laws. And no matter what you call them, they all have the same effect on the people of the states that pass them: more people will be killed and their killers will walk free.

Legislative Outcome: Passed House 73-23-3 on May/28/08; State Rep. Jon Husted voted YES; passed Senate 25-7-1 on May/29/08; Signed by Governor Ted Strickland on Jun/10/08.

Source: Buckeye Firearms Association on Ohio voting record SB184 , May 28, 2008

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