Tuesday, the Castle Doctrine will take effect in the Buckeye State, allowing Ohioans to protect themselves by meeting force with force on their property.

But in a controversial move, lawmakers are also making it legal for registered gun holders to carry them onto school property. Gun advocates are calling it a step in the right direction, while some parents said they’re left feeling outraged.

Every Ohioan will have the right to meet force with force –- even if it’s deadly. Lawmakers said the Castle Doctrine is about those tense moments where you feel your life, or your family's is in danger.

"That does make me feel a little more comfortable especially with the way the world is right now," said Jefferson County resident Lauren Trumbull.

"I think you should be able to protect yourself in your own home," said Joyce Blanchard of Steubenville.

What's more -- lawmakers are also making it legal for permit holders to bring a gun onto school property.

"Well I don't think that's a good idea," said Blanchard.

Local gun advocates disagree -- saying it's a milestone.

"You can pretty much assume that anyone in the area of a school is unarmed and a school is a hot target. It would be an easy place for a crime to take place," said Buckeye Firearms Association member Rick Kaleda.

Some local parents said they aren't convinced. Steubenville parent Peggy Jenkins said she thinks the law will put guns way too close to the kids.

"I think it's ridiculous. We have enough problems in schools already," said Jenkins.

The law doesn't allow guns to be taken through school doors. Instead, parents will be allowed to carry a gun in parking lots or sidewalks while picking up and dropping off their kids. The gun must to be kept in the car and can't be left unattended.

“Even in the simple sense, you're waiting for your child at the pick up drop off place and your child falls and hurts themselves. A person who is carrying can't even get out and assist their own child," explained Kaleda.

Members of the Buckeye Firearms Association said they're hoping to take the law even further in the future -- saying they'll keep pushing until gun toting parents will be free to walk school halls and not worry.

NEWS9 tried to get in touch with several local superintendents to find out how they're reacting to the gun law changes, but our calls were not returned.

The Castle Doctrine passed the state of West Virginia back in March and was made effective immediately.

Click here to read NEWS9's Jackie Cain's Special Assignment on West Virginia's Castle Doctrine.

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