www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-05-07 22:24:18

SUMMARY: City leaders in Columbus have passed a new gun ordinance targeting those who fire weapons in city limits. Offenders will now face a $1,000 fine and automatic jail time, not subject to a judge's decision. They must also surrender their gun. The ordinance is aimed at curbing shootings by a small group of individuals, not law-abiding gun owners. Exceptions include self-defense situations and hunting activities. The goal is to prevent dangerous behavior and ensure public safety by encouraging gun use at shooting ranges instead of firing randomly in the air within city limits. Newly annexed areas and hunters will not be affected by the ordinance.

Columbus city leaders are met to crack down on shootings.

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