Columbus, OH Takes Aim At ‘Imitation Guns’ With Proposed Ordinance

By Tom Knighton

Growing up, a kid’s first BB gun was a rite of passage. Maybe it’s just a thing here in the South, but we all celebrated our first BB guns. Yes, we were like little Ralphie, so excited at receiving this rite of manhood. Or, in more than a few cases, womanhood.

However, in Columbus, OH, such a rite of passage may well become illegal.

The Columbus City Council held its first reading of several pieces of legislation, aimed at curbing gun violence across the city.

One of the ordinances under consideration would ban the sale of imitation guns, or BB guns to minors.

If passed, the ordinance would make it a first-degree misdemeanor to sell or provide a minor with such a weapon.

“Given the state’s structure, there’s only so much impact we can have when it comes to firearms’ legislation, and this is one that could help make our community safer,” said Michael Stinziano, Council President Pro Tem.

Diana Bunting, a coordinator with the Greater Southeast Community Block Watch, said she has seen children brandishing imitation weapons near her home.

“If you look at it, they look like real guns,” she explained. “It’s scary.”

Yes, they do.

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Source:: Bearing Arms