Open Carry in Ohio

Gunzen123 · September 28th, 2009, 10:52 PM

Can anyone share their experience with open carry in Ohio.

anthonydr2 · September 28th, 2009, 11:27 PM

About a year ago I saw 2 guys both open carrying in a Subway sandwich shop here in Cincinnati. It made me look twice, and wonder for a moment if they were LEOs.

A moment later it hit me that all the customers at the store were carrying (myself concealed). One safe place to eat tha day. :-)

That is the only time I have seen a non LEO open carry in my 20 years here in Ohio.

Blue Thunder · September 29th, 2009, 12:21 AM

The only issue that is in the back of my mind if I were to do Open Carry is that if I am in a Stop and Rob and there is a BG that wants to Rob it, is he going to shoot me first and then rob the place since I am an easy Ambush target? I only CCW.

tapout1003 · September 29th, 2009, 12:31 AM

From what I have heard Ohio is not open carry friendly. I'm sure that varies by location. I've never seen anyone open carry and I've lived here all my life.

rmodel65 · September 29th, 2009, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Blue Thunder

The only issue that is in the back of my mind if I were to do Open Carry is that if I am in a Stop and Rob and there is a BG that wants to Rob it, is he going to shoot me first and then rob the place since I am an easy Ambush target? I only CCW.

lol tired argument

SIXTO · September 29th, 2009, 01:41 AM

Open carry is legal in Ohio, however, I don't recommend it in a lot of areas. Expect some 'trouble' from the sheeple.

justherenow · September 29th, 2009, 02:49 PM

As said, it depends on your area. Where I live, I OC as often as I CC and have had no issues, but have not been doing it long. A guy on one of the Ohio boards I frequent OC's alot and has not had any issues, we are in the same city.

Cleveland I would not suggest trying, they are anti up there.

As for being picked off if you are OC'ing at the Stop N' Rob, that is said alot, but i have yet to hear about it happening. I have heard of people not committing their crime due to someone being armed.

rljohns · September 30th, 2009, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by justherenow

As said, it depends on your area. Where I live, I OC as often as I CC and have had no issues, but have not been doing it long. A guy on one of the Ohio boards I frequent OC's alot and has not had any issues, we are in the same city.

Cleveland I would not suggest trying, they are anti up there.

As for being picked off if you are OC'ing at the Stop N' Rob, that is said alot, but i have yet to hear about it happening. I have heard of people not committing their crime due to someone being armed.

What city are you OC'ing in? I went to HS in southern Ohio (Ironton). It was illegal back in 1978, so I never noticed anyone. But I actually lived in KY where it was legal. I even OC'd around a Deputy when I was about 14 without any trouble.

Faitmaker · September 30th, 2009, 02:01 PM

I don't believe it has ever been "illegal" in Ohio. Technically, the only reason it is legal is we don't have a law against it. Currently, we only have a law (9.68) that gives preemption so cities *can't* make laws against carrying. That specific law also reiterates that Ohio citizens have a state constitutional right to self-defense and to carry.

Also, I have OCed several times in Dayton. The Hasty Tasty is where my OC group eats a lot and is very supportive.,

justherenow · September 30th, 2009, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by rljohns

What city are you OC'ing in? I went to HS in southern Ohio (Ironton). It was illegal back in 1978, so I never noticed anyone. But I actually lived in KY where it was legal. I even OC'd around a Deputy when I was about 14 without any trouble.

Not going to give me exact city, but I am about 40 minutes from Columbus.

September 28th, 2009, 10:52 PM	#1
Gunzen123 New Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 2	Open Carry in Ohio Can anyone share their experience with open carry in Ohio.

September 29th, 2009, 12:21 AM	#3
Blue Thunder Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the Gun Room Posts: 30	Open Carry?? The only issue that is in the back of my mind if I were to do Open Carry is that if I am in a Stop and Rob and there is a BG that wants to Rob it, is he going to shoot me first and then rob the place since I am an easy Ambush target? I only CCW. __________________ Keep it Covered and Ready Blue Thunder Certified Glock Armorer NRA Endowment Life There are NO Silver Medals for Street Combat

September 29th, 2009, 12:31 AM	#4
tapout1003 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 327	From what I have heard Ohio is not open carry friendly. I'm sure that varies by location. I've never seen anyone open carry and I've lived here all my life. __________________ "When you reload in low light encounters, don't put your flashlight in your back pocket.. If you light yourself up, you'll look like an angel or the tooth fairy...and you're gonna be one of 'em pretty soon." Clint Smith

September 29th, 2009, 01:41 AM	#6
SIXTO VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 12,240	Open carry is legal in Ohio, however, I don't recommend it in a lot of areas. Expect some 'trouble' from the sheeple. __________________ _________________ \|^^^^^^^^^^^^^\| \|___ \| SIXTO EXPRESS---\| \|\|'\|";,__. \|_..._...___________\| \|\|_\|_\|...,] "(@)'(@)""""\|(@)(@)*****(@)

September 29th, 2009, 02:49 PM	#7
justherenow Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 459	As said, it depends on your area. Where I live, I OC as often as I CC and have had no issues, but have not been doing it long. A guy on one of the Ohio boards I frequent OC's alot and has not had any issues, we are in the same city. Cleveland I would not suggest trying, they are anti up there. As for being picked off if you are OC'ing at the Stop N' Rob, that is said alot, but i have yet to hear about it happening. I have heard of people not committing their crime due to someone being armed. __________________ -------------------------- Ohio CHL since 1/29/2009 Those who trade liberty for security have neither. ~John Adams 64,999,987 firearms owners killed no one yesterday.

September 28th, 2009, 11:27 PM	#2
anthonydr2 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: ohio Posts: 45	About a year ago I saw 2 guys both open carrying in a Subway sandwich shop here in Cincinnati. It made me look twice, and wonder for a moment if they were LEOs. A moment later it hit me that all the customers at the store were carrying (myself concealed). One safe place to eat tha day. :-) That is the only time I have seen a non LEO open carry in my 20 years here in Ohio.

September 30th, 2009, 02:01 PM	#9
Faitmaker Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 310	I don't believe it has ever been "illegal" in Ohio. Technically, the only reason it is legal is we don't have a law against it. Currently, we only have a law (9.68) that gives preemption so cities can't make laws against carrying. That specific law also reiterates that Ohio citizens have a state constitutional right to self-defense and to carry. Also, I have OCed several times in Dayton. The Hasty Tasty is where my OC group eats a lot and is very supportive., __________________ When I leave in the morning, I take all my rights with me. - Glenn Beck NRA Life Member / CHL Holder / Threeper

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