Ohio gun laws debated after police chief arrest

DAYTON, Ohio (Springfield News-Sun): An Ohio gun rights advocate is criticizing the Greene County sheriff after being arrested at a county fair for openly carrying a firearm. The man, who was attending the Greene County Fair, was arrested by local law enforcement despite Ohio law allowing open carry. He claims his rights were violated and stands by his decision to openly carry at the event.

The Greene County sheriff defended the arrest, citing a longstanding policy prohibiting weapons at the fairgrounds, a policy the gun rights advocate argues is unconstitutional. The incident has sparked debate about gun rights, public safety, and the legality of local policies restricting open carry.

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