In the interest of full disclosure: The Ohio Gun Collectors Association - $2,000 to Brenner Campaign.
http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/Campaign%20Finance/Database.aspx
Mr. Brenner is a card-carrying member and fundraiser for the Buckeye Firearms Association. He has fulfilled his duty to the gun lobby for the year.
From State Representative Andrew Brenner:
State Representative Andrew O. Brenner (R-Powell) is proud to have supported 2nd amendment legislation that the Ohio House of Representatives passed on Wednesday, May 11.
The legislation allows for restoration of gun ownership rights under certain conditions, which would bring Ohio into compliance with a recent Supreme Court/AFTE ruling that states that to restore gun ownership rights for someone under firearm disability, there must be a complete restoration. House Bill 54 expands the categories of those who may apply for relief from a disability against acquiring, having, carrying or using any firearm so that any person who is prohibited from acquiring, having, carrying or using firearms may apply for relief.
House Bill 45 permits a concealed carry licensee to possess a firearm in any area-for which a D permit has been issued, if the licensee is not consuming liquor or under the influence of alcohol or a drug. This bill is important because current Ohio law prevents "licensees" (i.e. people who have shown they are responsible citizens) to protect themselves in many places that they go. Overly restrictive gun controls laws do little but disarm the law abiding citizens-never criminals. Disarmament of criminals is a completely different issue.
Brenner said, "my concern is allowing law-abiding citizens to defend themselves; not making them defenseless against criminals." He continued, "I campaigned on being a very strong defender of an American's God-given right to defend his or herself, family and community from violent criminals. The constitution is very clear that this right 'shall not be infringed,' and I am sworn to protect and defend the U.S. and Ohio Constitutions. I am also a sportsman myself. In that spirit, I have agreed to co-sponsorHouse Bill 45 and I support House Bill 54." House Bill 45 and 54 were introduced in January 2011 and will now move to the Ohio Senate for further consideration.
