Ohio gun bill poses questions over state vs federal law enforcement

OHio legislators are currently discussing an Ohio bill to block state law enforcement officers in Ohio from enforcing stricter federal gun regulations.

Jean Schmidt (R), a State Representative, stated that the proposed legislation is in response to federal regulations. “infringe” Second Amendment rights

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“This is a straightforward bill that will ensure Ohioan’s Second Amendment rights are not infringed. This bill eliminates references of the United States Code as they relate to gun laws in Ohio,” Schmidt stated that Schmidt was referring to Just the News. “The ATF’s recent attempt to curtail Second Amendment rights by classifying legal handguns as illegal short-barrel rifles was a clear overreach of the federal government against law-abiding citizens.”

She continued: “This bill helps to stand against these unlawful rules by ensuring that Ohio gun law is the standard for those who reside in Ohio.”

House Bill 51 will prohibit law enforcement officers, including prosecutors from enforcing federal acts, laws and executive orders. Critics claim that it raises concerns about the Constitution’s Supremacy clause, but supporters argue that it doesn’t. It instead states that Ohio won’t help the federal government enforce its gun control measures.

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Similar to a Missouri law, the bill would be deemed unconstitutional by an federal judge. Each officer who enforces federal gun laws not in line with state laws would be subject to a $50,000 fine.

The Missouri law was found to be in violation by the Supremacy clause by a federal judge.