Ohio permitless carry, the optional concealed handgun license, gun law facts, and pistol-free zones.Ohio Concealed Carry and Gun Laws
Ohio is permitless (constitutional) carrySince June 13, 2022 (Senate Bill 215, ORC 2923.111), an adult 21 or older who may legally possess a firearm can carry a concealed handgun in Ohio without a license. The Ohio concealed handgun license is optional, but it still matters for carrying in the states that honor it.
Ohio Gun and CCW Information
How to get an Ohio CCW
Ohio CCW Class Requirements
CCW Eligibility
CCW Pistol-Free Zones
How To Buy A Firearm in OhioOhio classes
US Gun Classes does not have Ohio class dates listed right now. Our scheduled classes are in Michigan. For the optional Ohio license, Ohio law requires a course of at least 8 hours that includes at least 2 hours of in-person range and live-fire training (ORC 2923.125).
Ohio Gun Info
License to Carry a Concealed Handgun (CCW)
| Shall Issue: | Yes |
| Must Inform Officer: | When asked (ORC 2923.12) |
| Tasers Allowed: | Yes |
| License Valid for: | 5 yrs |
| License Required to Carry: | No, since June 13, 2022 (age 21+) |
| Stand Your Ground Law: | Yes, since April 6, 2021 (SB 175, ORC 2901.09) |
Ohio Gun Info
| Pistol Registration: | No |
| Rifle Registration: | No |
| Open Carry Allowed: | Yes |
| Purchase Waiting Period: | No |
| Stun Guns: | Yes |
Getting the optional Ohio license?
See the training, fee and application steps for the Ohio concealed handgun license.
How to get an Ohio licenseSource & further reading: this overview is kept current against the CCW Hub Ohio Concealed Carry Guide. It is a regularly updated, statute-cited reference. Always verify current law before you carry.