Ohio Republicans have passed a bill that eases restrictions on silencers and short‑barreled firearms, including loosening rules on sawed‑off shotguns. The measure moved through both chambers largely along party lines and is now awaiting the governor’s signature. The legislation comes just days after Democrats won a sweep in last week’s midterm elections, marking a significant rollback of state gun laws.
Ohio Republicans passed legislation Tuesday easing restrictions on silencers and short-barreled firearms, moving to roll back certain state gun laws just days after Democrats swept last week’s midterm elections. The measure, which includes loosening rules on “sawed-off shotguns,” passed both chambers of the Republican-controlled legislature largely along party lines and is now awaiting the signature...
