dj - My signature says all you really need to know.
Unfortunately, that's not all there is to it. You must unload and lock up your safety prior to crossing the Ohio border.
Source.
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>It is unlawful to "knowingly carry or have, concealed on his person or concealed ready at hand," any firearm. Exempt from this prohibition are: officers, agents, and employees of a state or the federal government or law enforcement officers authorized and acting in the scope of their employment. State law permits the carrying of a handgun openly, but many municipalities prohibit any carrying of firearms.
It is an affirmative defense to a charge of carrying a concealed weapon if the person was:
1. In his own home;
2. Engaged in or going to or from his business or occupation which is of such character as to justify a "prudent man in going armed;"
3. Engaged in lawful activity and had good reason to fear attack on himself or family such as to justify a "prudent man in going armed."
Transporting a firearm in a motor vehicle is unlawful unless the firearm is unloaded or is accessible only by leaving the vehicle. The unloaded firearm must be carried:
a. In a closed case, box, or package; or
b. Secured in a rack in plain sight; or
c. "In plain sight, with the action open or the weapon stripped," or if the firearm's action will not stay open or it cannot be easily stripped, in plain sight.
A firearm in the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle is considered loaded if its magazine is loaded or a loaded magazine is ready at hand. Muzzleloading weapons are considered unloaded if the percussion cap or priming powder in the pan is removed. The affirmative defenses under (2) and (3)are available to a charge brought under the provision of carrying in a motor vehicle. Affirmative defenses are generally strictly construed against the defendant.
State law has no provision for a license or permit for carrying concealed firearms.[/quote]
Affirmative defense means that you must prove your innocence in a court of law, after you are arrested and held in jail for a while. Basically, you are guilty until proven innocent.
Hope you have a safe trip to Cleveland. Plenty of good people and fun things to do there.
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RKBA!
"The people have the right to bear arms for their defense and security"
Ohio Constitution, Article I, Section 4
Concealed Carry is illegal in Ohio.
Ohioans for Concealed Carry Website
