With the May 3 primary a month away, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine continues to face more decisions regarding gun rights. On March 14, the Republican governor signed a bill that makes concealed carry permits optional in the state. That decision joined the Stand Your Ground legislation that took effect in 2021, but critics point out that DeWine’s track record on gun rights issues has been inconsistent since he took office in January 2019. Pro-gun organizations in Ohio are working to move forward more laws that will protect the Second Amendment. Senate Bill 21—more widely known as “constitutional carry” or “permitless carry”—will become law on June 12. Ohio residents 21 and older can legally have a concealed firearm without training or permits starting that day. The bill also eliminated the requirement for gun owners to inform police that they are armed when they are pulled over. Law enforcement officers will have …