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Jeff Garvas, president and founder of the concealed carry group, said that the ruling corroborates his organization's claim that the ordinance was passed in the face of a prior Ohio Supreme Court ruling against the city six years ago.
"Her ruling cites three cases where the City of Cleveland passed ordinances that are unconstitutional," Garvas said. "The City of Cleveland has been told three times now that they're not allowed to do this, twice by the Supreme Court."
Parts of the new gun ordinance that were upheld include:
A rule that prohibits leaving a firearm where it can be accessed by someone under the age of 18.
A provision that requires people who aren't gun dealers to report the sale of guns or weapons
The law that requires gun owners to report lost or stolen firearms to the city,
A requirement that gun offenders self register with the city.
A provision that requires police to be notified if a gun is found on school property.
A ban on the negligent transfer of firearms to someone who is intoxicated or is a convicted felon (state law already prohibits reckless transfer).
An increased penalty for failing to secure a dangerous ordnance, such as an explosive material or device.
The four provisions that were overruled:
A new, stricter definition of automatic weapons.
The prohibition of shooting a firearm within 500 feet of a park, playground, or recreation center.
A provision allowing police to seize a gun from someone drinking, disturbing the police, threatening bodily harm or causing a disturbance or violence.
A provision prohibiting the defacing of identification marks on firearms or the possession of defaced firearms a misdemeanor; it is already a felony under state law.