Should you need a permit for concealed carry? New bill says no

Earlier this week, Ohio State made the decision to allow concealed carry permit holders to store guns in locked cars on campus. If a new bill proposed by Ohio house Republicans passes, the need for a permit in the state of Ohio could disappear altogether.

House bill 174, called the “constitutional carry bill,” would permit anyone age 21 or over to carry a concealed firearm – no permit required. Restrictions such as felony convictions that disqualify a person from owning weapons would still apply.

The bill was introduced Wednesday by Republican representatives Ron Hood of Ashville and Tom Brinkman of Cincinnati, gaining support from 27 co-sponsors – all House Republicans. The proposed legislation is also supported by Governor Mike Dewine.

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Under the current law, Ohioans who wish to carry a concealed weapon must obtain a permit from a sheriff, pass a criminal background check, and complete eight hours of firearms training under a certified instructor.

The proposed legislation would allow Ohioans to conceal and carry handguns, as well as rifles and shotguns. The bill also would repeal a current requirement that concealed-carry owners notify police officers they are carrying a gun when stopped.

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