Senate Bill Bars Copying Names On Gun Permits ; If It's Approved, Journalists Would Still Have Access, but Would Have to Bring Their Pad and Pencil.

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COLUMBUS --Journalists would be able to view the names of concealed weapons permit holders but would be prohibited from copying the names under the version of a public records bill approved by the Senate.

Senate President Bill Harris, R-Ashland, said Thursday that the provision would be a "better option" for people opposed to current journalists' access to the names. The Senate approved the bill Wednesday.

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Senate Bill Bars Copying Names On Gun Permits ; If It's Approved, Journalists Would Still Have Access, but Would Have to Bring Their Pad and Pencil.

"It's an improvement on existing law, but we don't think it's good enough," said Jim Irvine, chairman o...

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