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Ohio CCW Facts
This is a fast facts reference for Ohio CCW.
Basic Gun Safety Rules:
- Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction.
- Always keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
- Always keep the gun unloaded until ready to use.
26 States Where Your Ohio CCW License Is Valid:
- Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming
Motor Vehicle Carry:
- Your handgun must be in a holster on your person, or
- in a closed case, bag, box, or container in plain sight, or
- in a closed glove compartment/console or locked case.
Firearm Transportation (other than concealed carry):
- Guns, magazines, and speedloaders must be unloaded AND
- in a case, or in the trunk, or in plain sight in a gun rack.
- Long guns may be in plain sight with the action open.
Encounters With Law Enforcement (pedestrian or vehicle):
- Promptly inform officer you have a license and handgun.
- Keep your hands in plain sight and do not touch handgun.
Forbidden Carry Zones:
- Any law enforcement station or detention facility
- Courthouse or building housing a courtroom
- Govt. building (dedicated restroom, shelter, car park okay)
- Place of worship (unless specifically allowed)
- Any airplane and most airport buildings
- Institution for the care of mentally ill persons
- School zone (drop off/pick up okay if you stay in car), college or university (lock and leave in car okay)
- Child day-care center
- Any licensed facility where alcohol is being consumed
- Wherever federal law prohibits the carrying of handguns
- Any building or property posted as a "no gun zone"














