Ohio gets closer to allowing adults to carry guns in schools

Controversial House Bill 99 has its second hearing in the state Senate Tuesday. The bill already passed the House, despite the overwhelmingly negative testimonies from the public. Normally, bills with this much publicity will have more than two hearings, however — the committee schedule has it listed to be possibly voted on.

"With House Bill 99, we're trying to get schools here in Ohio another option of school safety," the freshman lawmaker said."I think House Bill 99 is a great answer and a great tool for schools here." For context, police get 60 hours of firearm training, with 46 of those hours being at a gun range. School resource officers get the same as police, but an additional 40 hours of training both inside and at the range.

Ohio is now a permitless carry state, which means there will no longer be additional training, background check and a permit for gun owners required to bring a firearm in most places. Permitless carry goes into effect on June 13, 2022. Despite that, the license would still be necessary for schools and for cross-state travel, according to Sexton.

"Our fear is that the Legislature will use this as an excuse to push House Bill 99, which we think is absolutely the wrong approach to take for dealing with gun violence in our schools," Cropper said. This argument and many others were debated in previous News 5 article that you can find by clicking or tapping here.

"I don't think there's any validity in saying that if teachers carry guns in schools that would be able to prevent something like this from happening or even minimize the amount of damage has done for something like this happening," she said."I don't think we have any evidence that supports that."

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Great. So if they misbehave, just shoot them.

Because 'gun free zone' stickers have been so effective. Let the predators wonder what's inside that door.

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This is insanity!😜

Of course. 2 hours. Now they're professional firearms experts practiced and ready to use deadly force.

Because that makes total sense. 😒

This is insane!

The world is going mad!

Absolutely appalling.

Seriously! Maybe someone should look at their bank accounts and see how much the NRA 'donated' to their campaigns! Absolutely disgusting. DeWine lost my vote when he showed where he really stands between guns & First Energy. DISGUSTING! Time for a new governor & new gun laws!

The state legislature is insane. This will only lead to death, and those fools will have blood on their hands.

Just my opinion you should not be allowed to own a gun unless you have served in the country’s military services or are a policeman.

This is what gerrymandering has done to our state.

Just a couple weeks ago teachers couldn't be trusted with books but now we're trusting them with firearms and no training and expecting them to charge gunmen. Makes perfect sense

This is absolutely dangerous on all levels, I hope it doesn't happen.

Wow. As a combat veteran, 10 years of weapons training, it takes a lot more than 2 hours. 2 hours doesn't even cover weapon safety.

I wonder what could go wrong with school full of weapons. These people are sick and need to be voted out. The people want gun reform, this is just adding to the problem and will create a greater issue once teachers start resigning. Republicans are ruining this state and country.

Thanks for putting us in danger, GovMikeDeWine

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Ignorant Republicunt shit!

I am, THANK GOD, a retired teacher. I WANT NO PART OF GUNS

shel_gold17 Wow… this is insane especially after the recent events across the country.

Nothing says an enriching environment like guns and violence.

Why any training needed? Why not just pass out guns in kindergarten like pencils. Unbelievable.

It's not 'controversial'. It's psychotic.

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