The Ohio State Constitution states “The people have the right to bear arms for their defense and security; but standing armies, in time of peace, are dangerous to liberty, and shall not be kept up; and the military shall be in strict subordination to the civil power.” Article 1, Section 4.
Ohio residents may purchase shotguns, rifles, and ammunition from the following states: Pennsylvania, Michigan, Indiana, West Virginia, and Kentucky. To do this they must be able to legally own a firearm in Ohio. Residents of the state listed above may purchase shotguns, rifles, and ammunition in Ohio. Provided they can legally own firearms in their home states.
| Law | Long-guns | Handguns |
|---|---|---|
| Permit to Purchase | No | No |
| Open Carry | Yes | Yes |
| Concealed Carry | No | Yes |
| State Preemption of Local Restrictions | Yes | Yes |
| Firearm Registration | No | No |
| Owner License | No | No |
(often encompasses the open carry permit)
Offical Concealed Carry page for Ohio.
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