By: Mike

Mike
Thu, 16 Jul 2020 13:49:36 +0000

There is clear misunderstanding of the purpose of this proposed law in Rhoades point and lack of a counterpoint in this article. The law-abiding citizen that has received a comprehensive background check to be issued a CCW for personal protection in public places currently has a duty to retreat and must prove so in the court of law where that CCW holder is guilty until proven innocent (yes that is written correctly) that they made every effort to run away from the violent offender. Stand your ground protects the citizen, particularly by putting the law on the side of the citizen, not the violent offender. This is not a shoot first, ask questions later situation - and never is when a firearm is involved by a lawful citizen. This law is needed more now than ever with the violent crime happening in Columbus as a result of poor leadership by the Mayor's office, City Council, and the City Attorney's Office.