Ohio concealed carry update

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Dismiss Closings Alerts Bar. Ohio Senate passes concealed carry bill over objections of law enforcement groups Opponents, including the Ohio FOP, argue the bill hamstrings law enforcement and makes Ohioans less safe. By Brian Planalp. Published: Dec. Share on Facebook. Email This Link. Share on Twitter. Share on Pinterest. In 21 other states, no licensing is required. It is time for Constitutional Carry in Ohio. HB also addresses one of the more confusing aspects of Ohio gun law, the so-called "duty to inform.

The word "promptly" has been interpreted differently by various police agencies and prosecutors, leaving gun owners in a vulnerable position, even when they believe they have complied with the law. Ohio is one of only nine states to put the burden of notification on the person carrying a firearm. HB removes the ambiguity of current law by clarifying that a person must notify an officer only when asked during a stop. While Ohio is an open carry state, people cannot carry a concealed weapon unless they get a license which includes 8 hours of training.

The Ohio Senate bill, SB, does away with that requirement. This is also known as "permitless carry" or "constitutional carry. Senate President Matt Huffman R-Lima says the state's constitutional protection to bear arms doesn't say anything about training.

He adds that this won't impact gun violence. But Senate Democrats, police groups, and gun control advocates all voiced opposition to the bill. They say removing the required training on what to do when carrying a concealed weapon will lead to more violence.