Ohio concealed carry laws, backed by the statute
At a glance
- Carry rule
- Permitless at 21
- Minimum age
- 21
- Non-resident permit valid here?
- Yes
- Statute
- Ohio Rev. Code §§ 109.69(B)(3), 2923.126(D)
Carrying in Ohio
Ohio lets adults 21 and older carry concealed without a permit.
That rule stops at the Ohio line. If you travel, the law of the next state applies.
Ohio's Concealed Handgun License remains useful for reciprocity in several states.
Source: Ohio Rev. Code §§ 109.69(B)(3), 2923.126(D). Ohio Attorney General. Reviewed Q3 2026.
Does a non-resident permit work in Ohio?
A non-resident permit is a carry permit issued by a state you do not live in.
Yes. Ohio recognizes a valid out-of-state permit under Ohio Rev. Code §§ 109.69(B)(3), 2923.126(D). The state's own rules about where and how you carry still apply to you.
Getting Ohio's own permit
Ohio does not require a permit at home. An optional permit is still useful, because other states may honor it when you travel.
Common questions
- Do I need a permit to carry in Ohio?
- No. Ohio allows concealed carry without a permit for eligible adults 21 and older. Some places stay off limits under state and federal law.
- Does Ohio honor out-of-state permits?
- Yes. Ohio recognizes a valid out-of-state permit under Ohio Rev. Code §§ 109.69(B)(3), 2923.126(D).
- Where can I check Ohio's official rules?
- Check Ohio Attorney General. The controlling law is Ohio Rev. Code §§ 109.69(B)(3), 2923.126(D).
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- OH: Ohio Rev. Code §§ 109.69(B)(3), 2923.126(D). Ohio Attorney General.
Recognition and carry-law data compiled from each state's statutes and official Attorney General, State Police, or Department of Public Safety reciprocity pages. Reviewed quarterly. Last reviewed: Q3 2026. We review and update this information about once a quarter. Laws change between reviews, so verify with the destination state before you travel or apply. Read how we verify our information, including our public corrections log.