How Do You Get An Ohio Concealed Weapons Permit?
It is illegal for you to carry a concealed weapon in the state of Ohio if you have not been properly authorized to carry the weapon. Proper authorization includes a license to carry a concealed weapon. This license can be obtained in the form of a regular weapons permit, which requires that certain training is obtained. Ohio also allows you to obtain an emergency permit if your life is in immediate danger. Regardless of the type of concealed weapons permit you are seeking, you must be at least 21 years of age and a United States citizen who has lived in the state of Ohio for at least 45 days to obtain the permit. Read through the manual titled, “Ohio’s Concealed Carry Law.” You can download and print a copy of this manual by visiting the Ohio State Attorney General’s website (see Resources). You also can obtain a free copy of this manual by visiting your local sheriff’s office. Complete a firearms safety course. You can take the firearms safety course through the National Rifle Associa
