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Ohio legislators are set to vote on a "Stand Your Ground" bill.

(Associated Press file)

Ohio has moved one step closer to having a "stand your ground" law.

, which includes a “stand your ground” self-defense provision and changes to Ohio's concealed-weapons laws, is headed to the house floor for consideration. Specific changes to concealed weapons law include expanded recognition of out-of-state conceal-carry permits, streamlining the background check system, and reducing firearms training requirements.

&amp;amp;amp;lt;a href="http://polldaddy.com/poll/7578970/"&amp;amp;amp;gt;Do you think House Bill 203 should become Ohio's 'Stand Your Ground' law?&amp;amp;amp;lt;/a&amp;amp;amp;gt;

The main point of contention of House Bill 203 is the elimination of the "duty to retreat" before using deadly force. Under Ohio's "castle doctrine," residents have no duty to retreat only when they are in their homes, cars, or the vehicles of immediate family members.

According to a recent cleveland.com article

gun permits from other states would be recognized instantly and other provisions of the bill includes:

Reduce the amount of firearms training needed to obtain a concealed handgun license from 12 hours to four hours.

Allow out-of-state residents to receive an Ohio concealed weapons permit.

Exempt members of the military, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, or the U.S. Foreign Service -- as well as their immediate family members -- from having to renew a concealed handgun license while on active duty and for six months afterward.

Enact benefits for those who challenge local gun control ordinances in court.

Does Ohio need broader Stand Your Ground Law? If so, is House Bill 203 the answer? What changes would you make to the bill? Share your thoughts about House Bill 203 and Ohio's current gun laws in the comments?