Ohio Republicans loosen regulations on gun silencers, sawed-off shotguns

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Ohio's Republican-controlled legislature passed a bill easing state restrictions on gun silencers and short-barreled firearms, including sawed-off shotguns. The measure passed largely along party lines and is awaiting the governor's signature.

Ohio Republicans passed legislation Tuesday easing restrictions on silencers and short-barreled firearms, moving to roll back certain state gun laws just days after Democrats swept last week’s midterm elections. The measure, which includes loosening rules on “sawed-off shotguns,” passed both chambers of the Republican-controlled legislature largely along party lines and is now awaiting the signature…