Amended Substitute House Bill No. 51 Summary

• Enacts the "Second Amendment Preservation Act" to add protections for the right to bear arms under Ohio law.

• Allows qualified adults (21+, not legally prohibited from firearm possession) to carry concealed handguns without a license, treating them equivalent to licensed concealed carry holders for all legal purposes.

• Expands definition of "handgun" to include handguns with affixed braces, stabilizing devices, or pistol braces; adds clarification on firearm capability determinations.

• Prohibits state and local officials from enforcing or assisting in enforcement of federal firearm regulations; creates civil liability ($50,000 per violation) for violations and allows injured parties to pursue injunctive relief and attorney's fees.

• Includes extensive legislative findings asserting state authority over firearms regulation under the Tenth Amendment and rejecting federal restrictions on firearm manufacture, ownership, and use within Ohio's borders.