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The Credit & Safe Bill
Ohio proposes tax credit for gun training and safe storage
Authorize tax credit for handgun training and firearms storage
Good for everyday people ·
If passed, Ohio would let people claim a tax credit for the money they spend on handgun safety classes and storage devices.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
The credit could encourage more owners to get training and lock their guns, possibly reducing accidents, but it also reduces state tax revenue, shifting the cost to all taxpayers.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- HB235 is a bill in Ohio.
- It proposes a nonrefundable income tax credit for handgun training costs.
- It also covers the cost of firearms storage and locking devices.
- The bill was introduced by a group of Democratic representatives on April 15, 2025.
- It has been referred to the Ways and Means committee.
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