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irisblue

(38,074 posts) Tue Jun 2, 2026, 11:00 AM Jun 2

Ohio Supreme Court says people convicted of domestic violence can get guns back [View all]

Cross post from Ohio group

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2026/06/02/ohio-supreme-court-decides-domestic-violence-gun-rights-case/90368701007/

snip-In a case closely watched by domestic violence groups, the Ohio Supreme Court on June 2 said a man with a criminal history of domestic violence can petition a state court to get his gun rights restored.

Justice Pat DeWine authored the 6-1 majority opinion. Justice Jennifer Brunner dissented.

A man convicted of domestic violence 20 years ago lost his gun rights under state and federal laws. In 2023, Patrick Heffley tried to get his rights restored through the state courts.

The trial court denied the restoration request, noting that Heffley is blocked by federal law from possession firearms because he was convicted of a felony domestic violence charge."

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Ohio Supreme Court says people convicted of domestic violence can get guns back [View all] irisblue Jun 2 OP

Further in the article, he has 3 convictions for domestic violence & served 1 year in prison. irisblue Jun 2 #1

How else will they make sure all of MAGA is armed Eliot Rosewater Jun 2 #2

Gun penis and ya can't take that away! Hope22 Jun 2 #6

Ohio does not give one crap about women. Hope22 Jun 2 #3

They going to pay for those bras then? travelingthrulife Jun 2 #5

There's that.... Hope22 Jun 2 #20

school funding ruling dates back to early 1970s so over 50 years now JT45242 Jun 2 #14

Wow. What a wise decision...not! travelingthrulife Jun 2 #4

Well, that'll make killing the current spouse easier. Vinca Jun 2 #7

So, violent felons can be trusted with a right to guns but not with a right to vote. unblock Jun 2 #8

So, violent felons can be trusted with a right to guns but not with a right to vote. unblock Jun 2 #9

Actively prioritizing a domestic abuser's "right" to own a weapon over the safety and lives of their victims. Emile Jun 2 #10

2025 Domestic violence fatalities statistics irisblue Jun 2 #11

I see my county is representin' like a baller EYESORE 9001 Jun 2 #13

The article states he lost his gun rights under federal law. How does the Ohio State court overturn that? Midnight Writer Jun 2 #12

In unrelated news, 6 people killed in domestic violence shooting spree in Iowa yesterday. Midnight Writer Jun 2 #15

Breaking news: Ohio claims abusers have more rights than victims sakabatou Jun 2 #16

This is absolutely appalling. Diamond_Dog Jun 2 #17

This won't end well MustLoveBeagles Jun 2 #18

Remind me not to marry someone from Ohio with anger issues any time soon. DFW Jun 2 #19