Licenses to carry concealed handguns are an important part of the responsible exercise of that right. Application for license to carry a concealed handgun. Concealed carry ccw the ohio attorney general offers materials explaining many portions of ohios concealed handgun licensing law, including publications, resources, forms and reference materials. Ohio laws related to that matter, and provides information regarding aspects of the use of deadly force with a firearm, and i am knowledgeable of the provisions of those laws and of the information on those matters. Gun laws in ohio regulate the sale, possession, and use of firearms and ammunition in the u. Ohio law provides very few additional restrictions on gun ownership and transactions other than the restrictions provided by u. If you live in another state you must be employed in ohio.
The training and written exam may be completed online but the 2 hours of inpersonal training must still be met. Concealed carry is legal for residents 21 years and older who have obtained an ohio concealed handgun license chl. Concealed carry manual this booklet, which summarizes ohio s concealed handgun law, is required reading for all applicants for a concealed handgun license. This edition covers changes made in ohio house bill 228, which took effect on march 28, 2019. A hollowpoint round has a hole in the tip of the bullet, giving it a hollow center. You must meet the minimum educational requirements set by ohio concealed carry law. These materials are intended for informational and education purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Ohio ccw information center buckeye firearms association. Ohio ccw facts heres a quick reference for gun safety rules. You have completed an approved firearms training class of 8 hours. You must not have had a concealed carry license issued by another state suspended. Be an ohio resident for at least 45 days and a resident of the county in which you are applying. The ohio constitution acknowledges the right to keep and bear arms. Have completed an approved firearms training class.
As ohio s attorney general, i am pleased to bring you this updated summary of our states concealed carry laws. Find a sheriffs office this is where you will apply for your ccw license. Ohio handgun license must be at least 21 years old. The law requires a total training time of 8 hours with a minimum of 2 hours of inpersonal training that consists of range time and livefire training. A no person shall knowingly carry or have, concealed on the persons person or concealed ready at hand, any of the following.