Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Monday signed into law a constitutional carry bill that allows permitless concealed carry in the state. The bill, Senate Bill 215, dubbed “Constitutional Carry” by its backers, was introduced by state Sen. Terry Johnson, a Republican from southern Ohio’s Scioto County. It will allow anyone aged 21 and above who is able to legally possess a weapon to carry a concealed gun without a permit or training. The measure also removes a requirement for gun owners to notify police when stopped that they are armed, although they must inform police officers if asked. The measure was passed by Ohio’s Legislature earlier this month, and a spokesperson for the Republican governor had hinted that DeWine would likely sign it into law. “Governor DeWine has long supported the Second Amendment rights of law abiding citizens to keep and bear arms,” spokesperson Dan Tierney said at the time. …
Ohio Gov. DeWine Signs Bill to Eliminate Permit Mandate for Concealed Carry
March 14, 2022
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