Somebody OC'ed at OSU Union last night

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Re: Somebody OC'ed at OSU Union last night

Post by MyWifeSaidYes »

If this story were about me, :roll: , here is the short version of my defense in front of a jury:

There is no law against open carry in an OSU building.

A law (2923.1212) told OSU to post a sign with suggested text.

The suggested text is not backed by a state law.

The suggested text was invalidated by ORC 9.68.

Ohio Supreme Court has stated that open carry is a right.

If I was present after closing time, I would be trespassing.

If I started a food fight and was asked to leave, but didn't, I would be trespassing.

I was not trespassing SOLELY because I was open carrying.
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