Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine speaks about his plans for the coming year during an interview at the Governor’s Residence in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
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UPDATED 8:44 AM PT – Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Ohioans can soon carry a concealed weapon without a permit. On Monday, state Governor Mike DeWine signed a bill into law eliminating the requirement of needing a conceal carry permit.
The Senate bill will allow Ohio residents 21 years of age and older to legally own a gun without a permit or special training. It also removed the legal requirement for gun owners to tell police they are armed when stopped. This means law enforcement will have to ask, but lying will render a misdemeanor resulting up to six-months in jail.
Supporters of the law noted, both the U.S. and Ohio Constitutions guarantee the right to bear arms while also mentioning it will make…
