Ohio's Concealed Carry Law
Information, changes to laws, training requirements, and general information concerning the Concealed Carry Law in Ohio can be found here. New information and updates will be added when they become available. For questions about concealed carry not addressed on this site, please check back at a later time or contact MCSO at the the phone number or email address below.
UPDATE - NEW INFORMATION
THE FOLLOWING STATES NOW RECOGNIZE OHIO CONCEALED
CARRY HANDGUN LICENSES:
ALASKA DELAWARE
ARIZONA
FLORIDA
IDAHO
KENTUCKY
MICHIGAN
MISSOURI
NORTH CAROLINA SOUTH
CAROLINA
TENNESSEE
VIRGINIA
WASHINGTON (state)
WYOMING
UTAH
OKLAHOMA
NOTE: Persons
considering carrying concealed handguns in these states should
contact that specific state for additional information on their laws
pertaining to the transportation and carrying of concealed handguns.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Muskingum County Sheriff's Office will
be accepting applications on the following days
and times listed below in the Sheriff's Office Administration Building.
(Located on the second floor of the National City Bank Building across from the
jail)
FUTURE DATES AND TIMES : (beginning Monday, APRIL 19th until further notice)
Applications will be taken during the following days and times
each weekday:
MONDAY
9:30am - 3:30pm
WEDNESDAY
9:30am - 3:30pm
THURSDAY
9:30am - 3:30pm
Applicants are encouraged to download the application from the site below but not date it.
Applicants are also encouraged to download the pamphlet and are required to read it prior to application.
Concealed Carry Applications can be found here. The OPOTC pamphlet can be found here.
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This information is being provided to prospective instructors or entities wanting to provide training to members of the public who wish to carry a concealed handgun.
This information is referenced in O.R.C.2923.125.
It is strongly suggested instructors cover "Responsible Persons Carrying Concealed Handgun." A violation of those may result in criminal charges.
Should you have any questions concerning the concealed carry law or related offenses, please contact:
Colonel Bryan Hoover
Muskingum County Sheriff's Office
740.455.7928
Email: bhoover@ohiomuskingumsheriff.org
Additional information or changes in law may be found on this website.