Matt Dolan on Gun Control

Keep firearm dealers open during pandemic-related shutdowns

• Dolan voted to keep firearm dealers open during pandemic-related shutdowns.
• Dolan co-sponsored legislation that expands and updates concealed carry license rules for veterans.
• Dolan voted to protect Second Amendment rights during a state of emergency and prohibit state and local governments from confiscating firearms.
• Dolan voted to make Ohio a permitless carry state--allowing Ohioans the fundamental right to keep and bear arms.

Liberals will stop at nothing to grab our guns

• Dolan co-sponsored the Castle Doctrine giving Ohioans the right to self-defense in their own home.
• Dolan regularly voted for pro-Second Amendment bills, including expanding an individual's right to bear arms and state preemption of local firearm regulations.
• Dolan helped establish the apprentice hunting license.
• Dolan voted to keep firearm dealers open during pandemic-related shutdowns.
• Dolan co-sponsored legislation that expands and updates concealed carry license rules for veterans.

Supports stand your ground, state preemption of local laws

In support of legislation (Buckeye Firearms Association): The law contains many powerful improvements for Ohio's 4 million gun owners:

• Shifts the burden of proof back to the prosecutor so that you are innocent until proven guilty.
• Strengthens "preemption" provisions in Ohio law that prevent local governments from passing their own gun laws.

Veto Message: Restricting the rights of local governments to enact any policies concerning firearms further erodes Ohio's long-established policies that guarantee local governments substantial sovereignty under the legal principle known as "home rule."

Legislative Summary: Vetoed by Governor John Kasich on Dec/20/18; House overrides veto 67-22-0 on Dec/27/18; Senate overrides veto 21-11-1 on Dec/27/18; State Sen. Matt Dolan voted YES.