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Ohio Republicans loosen regulations on gun silencers, sawed-off shotguns

Ohio Republicans loosen regulations on gun silencers, sawed-off shotguns

Summary

Ohio’s Republican-controlled legislature passed a bill easing state restrictions on silencers and short-barreled firearms, including sawed-off shotguns. The measure passed both chambers largely along party lines and awaits the governor’s signature.

Key Facts

  • The Ohio legislature passed the measure on Tuesday.
  • The bill eases restrictions on silencers.
  • The bill also eases restrictions on short-barreled firearms, including sawed-off shotguns.
  • Both chambers of the legislature passed the bill.
  • The legislature is controlled by Republicans.
  • The bill passed largely along party lines.
  • The measure awaits the governor’s signature.
  • The vote came days after Democrats swept the previous week’s midterm elections.
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