Does Ohio CC law still require handguns be in plain sight in a vehicle?
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Ohio Annie
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Yes, it is. In a locked case or in plain sight on your person's person.
Boondoggie
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Lou22,
I am assuming that you will be driving into Ohio. Please note that ALL rest areas in Ohio are posted no carry.
Just a warning
I am assuming that you will be driving into Ohio. Please note that ALL rest areas in Ohio are posted no carry.
Just a warning
TheBluesMan
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Yes. A locked glovebox counts as a locked case.
Be careful getting advice on the internet, especially from people who couch their answers with words like, "I think" and "as far as I know." Thankfully there's been none of that here, but I've seen it before...
Here's the Ohio Attorney General's website on the subject. Please confirm all answers there.
-Dave
Be careful getting advice on the internet, especially from people who couch their answers with words like, "I think" and "as far as I know." Thankfully there's been none of that here, but I've seen it before...
Here's the Ohio Attorney General's website on the subject. Please confirm all answers there.
-Dave
rugerp95dc
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i always wondered what is the legal definition of "in plain sight" in ohio's concealed carry law. i as of right now dont have my concealed carry permit but i am certified through opata (ohio peace officers training commission) to carry for private security. i always wondered if i was breaking the law when i wear my firearm in my holster while driving to and from work. should i get my ccw permit just to cover my butt if my private security permit doesnt protect me to and from work or does it even makes a different if we are not suppose to be carrying on our hip while in a car?
Boondoggie
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rugerp95dc
I would strongly advice you to NOT wear your gun in the car. The law clearly states, unless you have your CCW, regardless of what training you have received, that ALL firearms are to be in a case, in the trunk.
Even wearing in 'plain sight' you are currently violating the law, as far as firearms in a vehicle is concern.
I would strongly advice you to NOT wear your gun in the car. The law clearly states, unless you have your CCW, regardless of what training you have received, that ALL firearms are to be in a case, in the trunk.
Even wearing in 'plain sight' you are currently violating the law, as far as firearms in a vehicle is concern.
Ohio Annie
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CrustyFn,
the info you got was correct. your case doesn't have to be locked.
the info you got was correct. your case doesn't have to be locked.
Lou, . . . there is just a little bit more information you need to know to safely and legally cross Ohio.
That CCW handgun has to be in plain sight to the officer who approaches you in your vehicle (if it is not in a locked box, or a locked glove compartment). That does not mean laying on the seat or on the dashboard, . . . it must be on your person, . . . and the law itself even stipulates it must be in a holster.
I would not speculate on whether Officer X would allow Mexican carry, . . . or whether the lockable console would work, . . . I don't use either method.
You also need to have your CCW permit and DL and registration and proof of insurance, . . . because you will be asked for all of them.
Immediately after the "good afternoon, driver", . . . "good afternoon, officer" pleasantries, . . . make sure you inform him that you have a loaded handgun in the vehicle, . . . where it is, . . . and hand him your paperwork.
To many our law may sound goofy, . . . but try that in Illinois, Wisconsin, Canada, or the UK, . . . and Ohio sounds pretty cool.
May God bless,
Dwight
That CCW handgun has to be in plain sight to the officer who approaches you in your vehicle (if it is not in a locked box, or a locked glove compartment). That does not mean laying on the seat or on the dashboard, . . . it must be on your person, . . . and the law itself even stipulates it must be in a holster.
I would not speculate on whether Officer X would allow Mexican carry, . . . or whether the lockable console would work, . . . I don't use either method.
You also need to have your CCW permit and DL and registration and proof of insurance, . . . because you will be asked for all of them.
Immediately after the "good afternoon, driver", . . . "good afternoon, officer" pleasantries, . . . make sure you inform him that you have a loaded handgun in the vehicle, . . . where it is, . . . and hand him your paperwork.
To many our law may sound goofy, . . . but try that in Illinois, Wisconsin, Canada, or the UK, . . . and Ohio sounds pretty cool.
May God bless,
Dwight