IMPORTANT PROGRESS : Last week the U.S.House of Representatives sent bills on background checks to the full house for votes that are expected next week….

For the past several months, The Trace has been supporting teen reporters from across the country as they have worked together to collect information on…

Father Marty,  friend and founding member of OCAGV,  died on January 27th, 2019. In 1995 he brought the community together because of his concern for…

On January 9th, Senators introduced the Assault Weapons Ban of 2019. This is an updated bill that bans the sale, transfer, manufacture and importation of…

Good news ! After many years of working to take this step to prevent gun violence we are finally seeing progress.  It is a small…

The Ohio House and Senate have voted to override Governor Kasich’s veto on HB 228 ! OCAGV is disappointed in this vote that gives more rights to…

Press Release   12-7-18 Gun Owners Win at our Expense December 7, 2018: By passing HB228 the Ohio Legislators are once again taking the rights of…

The Ohio House recently passed HB 228. It is an extreme version of a “Stand Your Ground” law that will make our communities less safe…

   #Giving Tuesday is a global giving movement that has been built by individuals, families, organizations, businesses and communities in countries around the world. Millions of…

House Bill 228 – Stand Your Ground, preemption, reduced penalties…. House Bill 228 passed the House in Ohio on 11-14-18. Many legislators gave speeches opposing…