Concealed Carry On Campus.

Students from around the country are fighting for their rights to carry firearms on campus for self-defense. Proponents for concealed carry on campus stress that training on how to handle guns is important, which is part of receiving one's Concealed Carry License. They also say that policies forbidding carrying on campus leave students vulnerable because criminals know that they are unarmed. There have been some victories regarding students carrying on campus. For example, the University of Colorado now permits carrying on campus, though there are stipulations, such as students who carry being segregated in a separate dorm. On the Ohio State University's campus, students for the right to carry have participated in an empty holster day. This is when people wear a visible holster, without a gun, to show their support of carrying on campus. It is clear that a student's freedom to carry a firearm on campus has a far way to go, however, people continue to fight for their constitutional right to bear arms, no matter where they are. The Gun lawyers at Barney DeBrosse, LLC have been monitoring this movement very closely and will keep the information forthcoming.

New Sportsmen Bill to be Heard by the Senate.

In the coming week, the Senate will be looking at a hunting and wildlife bill, which passed in the House 274-146. It combines proposed bills from both Democrats and Republicans, and therefore, has bipartisan support. However, this could change due to the upcoming elections, even though the bill has been worked on for the past two years. This bill would ease restrictions for public land access, increase the amount of money states receive to maintain shooting ranges and allow bow hunters to carry their weapons through national parks. The Bureau of Land Management would only be allowed to close public lands to recreational shooting for specific reasons, such as national security or fire safety. It ensures that hunters will continue to be able to use lead bullets, which is an issue environmentalists, like the Environmental Protection Agency, have been fighting against. The bill will also reauthorize existing conservation programs for elephants, tigers, turtles, great apes and rhinoceroses. The bill could do great things for hunters around the country, including preserving their rights and giving them more access to places to hunt. As a 2nd Amendment law firm the attorneys at Barney DeBrosse, LLC are devoted to hunting in this country. Call today for a consultation.

Concealed Carry and the Multitude of laws.

It is important for a person with a license to carry a concealed firearm to know the laws of his or her state in order to be in compliance. First, in order to be eligible for an Ohio Concealed Handgun License ("CHL"), a person must be a resident of Ohio for 45 days and over 21 years old. Then, before receiving a CHL, one must participate in a training course of a minimum of 12 hours. 10 of the hours must be dedicated to safe handling, storage, and firing of a handgun, resulting in a written exam. The last 2 hours must be dedicated to live-fire training. A divergence from this criteria could result in an invalid CHL. Once a person has a CHL, he or she should be aware of where he or she is allowed to carry. For example, concealed carry may not be allowed on privately or government owned land in certain situations. In addition, knowing where your CHL is recognized through state reciprocity is crucial. Many states recognize Ohio CHLs: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming. This is just a short synopsis of what a potential or current CHL holder should be aware of. For more information or to schedule a consultation please call the law office of Barney & DeBrossse, LLC or visit us at www.ohiogunlawyer.com.

Federal Firearm Licenses and Government Regulation.

A Federal Firearms License (FFL) is a required license in order for a person to engage in business involving the manufacturing of firearms and ammunition or interstate and intrastate sales of firearms. This became a requirement after the enactment of the Gun Control Act of 1968. However, later legislation has altered who is required to have an FFL. Among other restrictions, an FFL applicant must be 21 years or older, is not prohibited from handling or possessing firearms or ammunition, has not violated the Gun Control Act or its regulations, has not failed to disclose information or facts in connection with the application, and has a premises for conducting business or collecting. According to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), "Licensees must maintain records of all firearms receipts and dispositions, including the name, age, and place of residence of purchasers." This means that a person with an FFL must keep detailed and accurate records in order to comply with the requirements of ATF. In addition, licensees must respond immediately to ATF firearms trace requests and reports of multiple sales of two or more handguns sold at one time or during any five consecutive business days are required to be submitted to ATF. Finally, if a licensee discontinues his business, he must give his records to ATF. These multitude of regulations make conducting a gun dealership highly susceptible to revocation proceedings by the ATF. As gun lawyers the attorneys at Barney & DeBrosse know what is necessary to avoid such impediments to running a successful business. Aside from the knowledge the attorneys have in dealing with the ATF, Barney & DeBrosse, LLC is also Midwest Regional Counsel for FFLGuard a national network of gun lawyers who defend FFLs. Call today for a consultation if you are facing any issues with your FFL or are planning to begin a new FFL.