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COLUMBUS: Opponents including black legislators, youths and church groups decried the dangers of an Ohio “stand your ground” self-defense proposal Wednesday as the expansive gun measure cleared the Ohio House.
Protesters at one point interrupted the lengthy debate, their shouts gaveled down by House Speaker William Batchelder, before the measure passed on a 62-27 vote. It now goes to the Senate.
State Rep. Alicia Reece, president of the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus, said broadening the list of circumstances under which people can use force without the duty to first retreat will be bad for the state.
Under current law, residents need not retreat before using force if they are lawfully in their homes, vehicles or the vehicle of an immediate family member. The measure would expand the circumstances where the use of force trumps the duty to retreat to public settings, such as stores and streets.
COLUMBUS: Opponents including black legislators, youths and church groups decried the dangers of an Ohio “stand your ground” self-defense proposal Wednesday as the expansive gun measure cleared the Ohio House.
Protesters at one point interrupted the lengthy debate, their shouts gaveled down by House Speaker William Batchelder, before the measure passed on a 62-27 vote. It now goes to the Senate.
State Rep. Alicia Reece, president of the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus, said broadening the list of circumstances under which people can use force without the duty to first retreat will be bad for the state.
Under current law, residents need not retreat before using force if they are lawfully in their homes, vehicles or the vehicle of an immediate family member. The measure would expand the circumstances where the use of force trumps the duty to retreat to public settings, such as stores and streets.