Carry laws in Ohio and KY.

[cmsmith712001]

I'm traveling to KY and OH and I could use some help understanding the carry laws in both states.  I have a TN carry permit, and I think both states have reciprocity with TN, but I'm still wanting to know if I can legally carry (concealed) in KY and OH.  Thank you for your feedback.

[DaveTN]

Yes, subject to the laws of those states...

Ohio

http://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Law-Enforcement/Concealed-Carry/Concealed-Carry-Reciprocity-Agreements

Kentucky

http://www.kentuckystatepolice.org/ccdw/reciprocity.html

 

 

[Dane]

Handgunlaw.us

Best resource for travelling.

[docachna]

On ‎10‎/‎9‎/‎2016 at 7:45 AM, cmsmith712001 said:

I'm traveling to KY and OH and I could use some help understanding the carry laws in both states.  I have a TN carry permit, and I think both states have reciprocity with TN, but I'm still wanting to know if I can legally carry (concealed) in KY and OH.  Thank you for your feedback.

Originally from Ohio. Ohio is a "must notify" state. If you have a concealed carry license, AND you are currently armed, you must "promptly" notify law enforcement if you are "stopped for a law enforcement purpose". No real case law saying just what that means, so most people err on the side of notifying. "How's the weather" probably wouldn't qualify.....(Some Ohio LEO think that if you're licensed, you must notify them even if unarmed. Wrong......)

 

So, if you get pulled over, the best move probably would be to leave your hands on top of the wheel, and as soon as the LEO gets the first sentence out of their mouth, notify them. No need to ask "what would you like me to do now", etc. --- they'll tell you. Many don't really care (they assume everybody's armed, anyway !). Some Ohio State Highway Patrol still get their panties in a bunch about concealed carry. Once you notify, the less you say, the better.

 

Open carry of a firearm is legal in Ohio by any person who can legally possess the firearm. No requirement for a license like here in TN. You are 100% legal walking down a city street Open Carrying, and that alone is not even reasonable articulable suspicion of a crime entitling them to stop you and ask for ID. Some will, or some may stop you to ask you what you're doing. Respond as you see fit, but know that a legal firearm owner needs NO permission in Ohio to Open Carry. BS threats of charges of Disturbing The Peace, Inciting Violence, etc., are just that - BS.

Edited October 12, 2016 by docachna
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