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Rep. Russo statement on anniversary of Dayton shooting

Calls Republican inaction on commonsense gun safety unconscionable
August 4, 2020
C. Allison Russo News

COLUMBUS –State Rep. Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) today issued a statement on the one-year anniversary of a mass shooting in Dayton, Ohio, which left nine dead and 17 wounded.

“One year ago today, the Oregon District in Dayton was ripped apart by a gunman opening fire, killing nine people and wounding 17 others,” said Rep. Russo.  “Despite leaving an indelible mark on all of us, the families and survivors have yet to see meaningful change.  Until we pass commonsense gun safety measures, gun violence will continue to take its toll on our communities.  Ohioans deserve to live with safety and security—they deserve better.”

Democrats have continually pushed for commonsense gun reforms, including:

  • HB 240 (Miranda/Kelly): The Child Access Prevention Act, which would ensure firearms are stored safely and securely out of the reach of minors;
  • House Bill (HB) 316 (Russo/Sweeney): Extreme Risk Protection Orders;
  • HB 317 (Robinson/Miller): universal background checks;
  • HB 315 (Liston): Provide mental health and suicide prevention information at the purchase site;
  • HB 319 (West/Miller): Restore local control so that everyday Ohioans can decide what commonsense safety solutions work for their community;
  • HB 320 (West): Prohibit the sale of a gun if the background check is pending;
  • HB 335 (Lepore-Hagan/Boyd): Require subject of certain protection orders to surrender firearms;
  • HB 348 (Miller): Prohibit a person subject to a protection order from purchasing or receiving a firearm for the duration of the order;
  • HB 349 (Weinstein): Ban possession of high-capacity magazines;
  • HB 647 (Strahorn): Prohibits manufacture/sales of high capacity magazines.

None of the Democratic gun safety bills have been called for a committee vote.

Meanwhile, House Republicans have prioritized legislation opponents say will make Ohioans less safe, including the kill at will bill and legislation to eliminate the duty to notify law enforcement of a concealed weapon, which passed the House in June.

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