Deal on Concealed-Carry Nearer

(Columbus, Ohio) While discussing other issues, legislators of the Ohio House and Senate moved towards agreement on a bill allowing Ohioans to carry concealed weapons.

Sen. Doug White, a Manchester Republican, declined to discuss details but said there was "a concept agreement" between House and Senate lawmakers.

A significant point of contention is how to address concealed weapons carried in vehicles. One proposal would allow weapons to be holstered while in a vehicle instead of having to place them in a locked glovebox. Captain John Borg, spokesman for the Ohio State Highway Patrol, expressed the position that troopers do not want concealed, loaded guns in cars.

I can understand the concerns of the state troopers, but there should be a way to satisfy them without infringing on the rights of citizens to carry concealed weapons.