Ohio Supreme Court gives Columbus the green light to defend gun laws in appeal
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Published on April 2, 2026.
The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled that an appeal by the City of Columbus to defend its gun laws should be considered. The city had passed legislation in 2022 to require firearms to be safely stored in homes where children are present, but a judge temporarily halted these laws. The appeal was dismissed by a court of appeals. The decision is seen as a victory for Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein, who argues that the safe storage law will save lives and hold irresponsible gun owners accountable. For the family of Amya, who died when she was 11, they are working to create Amya's Law, which would require firearms be stored safely in homes with children.
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