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Coverage dated November 10, 2026 to November 11, 2026

Ohio Republicans loosen regulations on gun silencers, sawed-off shotguns

Headline from The Hill

Ohio Republicans passed legislation Tuesday easing restrictions on silencers and short-barreled firearms, moving to roll back certain state gun laws just days after Democrats swept last week’s midterm elections.

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  1. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Ohio lawmakers pass bill to deregulate gun silencers, sawed off firearms (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Legislation to loosen Ohio restrictions on gun silencers and short-barreled shotguns and rifles shot ahead to Gov. Mike DeWine on Tuesday.

  2. WTOP Washington DC

    Ohio Republicans loosen rules for sawed-off shotguns, gun silencers (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    Statehouse Republicans passed legislation Tuesday expanding Ohioans’ legal rights to possess gun silencers and short-barreled rifles and shotguns – a category that includes “sawed-off shotguns” and guns manufactured with shorter barrels.

  3. FOX 8 Cleveland

    Ohio lawmakers advance bill to make sawed-off firearms, suppressors legal (opens FOX 8 Cleveland)

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    FOX 8 Cleveland's feed description

    A bill to make sawed-off firearms and suppressors legal in Ohio is soon expected to go to the governor's desk.

  4. The Hill

    Ohio Republicans loosen regulations on gun silencers, sawed-off shotguns (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Ohio Republicans passed legislation Tuesday easing restrictions on silencers and short-barreled firearms, moving to roll back certain state gun laws just days after Democrats swept last week’s midterm elections.

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