The Second Amendment Protection Act proposes significant amendments to Ohio's Revised Code concerning firearms and the right to bear arms. Key changes include a revised definition of "handgun" to explicitly encompass those with affixed braces or stabilizing devices, and the introduction of a new section, 2923.50, which allows qualifying adults aged 21 and older to carry concealed handguns without a concealed handgun license, provided the firearm is not classified as restricted. The bill also removes certain restrictions on firearms not classified as dangerous ordnance and clarifies that a qualifying adult carrying a non-restricted concealed handgun is considered to have a valid concealed handgun license for legal purposes.

Additionally, the bill addresses the possession and conveyance of deadly weapons in school safety zones, requiring authorized individuals to complete specific training or be law enforcement officers, and mandates annual criminal background checks for those carrying weapons in schools. It establishes penalties for illegal possession in these zones and prohibits public officers from enforcing federal firearm regulations that exceed federal authority. The legislation includes a severability clause and emphasizes the state's authority to regulate firearms, while repealing existing sections of the Revised Code related to firearms, marking a substantial shift in Ohio's approach to gun rights.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 2923.11, 2923.111, 2923.122, 2923.17