Hale v. City of Columbus

This matter is before this court upon the appeal of Richard Hale et al., appellants, from a judgment rendered in favor of appellee, City of Columbus, Ohio ("city"). On May 22, 1989, the Columbus City Council enacted Ordinance No. 1226-89 ("the ordinance") which, among other things, banned the possession and sale of "assault weapons " and "large capacity magazines, " and required the registration and licensing of assault weapons currently in possession. The ordinance amended Columbus City Code ("C.C") Section 2323.01 and enacted C.C. Sections 2313.05 and 2323.06 affecting firearm possession.

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