| Ohio has relatively liberal laws regarding stun guns. | | | | some requirements, including being 21 years of age, |
| They can be carried, openly or concealed, in most | | | | having lived in Ohio for at least 45 days and be a |
| places. They are considered deadly weapons and | | | | resident, have a certificate of competency from an |
| their use in the commission of a crime will make any | | | | authorized Concealed Carry Class in Ohio, not be |
| offense substantially greater. The person carrying a | | | | disqualified for reasons of criminal history or mental |
| stun gun also carries a high degree of responsibility. If | | | | incompetence, have a color passport-sized photo |
| used while committing a crime the perpetrator can | | | | taken within 30 days, pay a non-refundable fee of |
| expected to receive a much greater sentence. | | | | $55, and have been fingerprinted. The Certificate of |
| There is a prohibition on the carrying of stun guns in | | | | Competency class covers the legal aspects of the |
| school zones. A bill passed in 2004, Bill 2923.122, | | | | concealed carry laws in Ohio and lasts 10 hours. |
| making it a crime to carry a deadly weapon, which | | | | There is also an additional two hours of training at |
| includes stun guns, on school property. It specifically | | | | the gun range regarding the actual use and safety |
| excludes peaces officers and people otherwise | | | | essentials of handling a firearm. The license is |
| authorized by the government to carry a deadly | | | | renewable every six years with some continuing |
| weapon. This exemption does not, however, include | | | | education requirements. The class also covers a list |
| a person with a concealed weapons permit. It is | | | | of places where a Concealed Handgun holder is |
| considered a felony offense, so if you carry a stun | | | | prohibited from carrying a weapon, such as |
| gun, make sure you avoid going on school grounds or | | | | courthouses. There is also the possibility, if you are |
| if you must go, lock the stun gun away. Be happy | | | | ex-military or an ex-law enforcement officer, that |
| you live in a state with so few restrictions on stun | | | | you could be exempted from the majority of the |
| guns! | | | | training. Depending on your needs for the stun gun or |
| An option that will give you access to carry your | | | | other potential protective devices, a Concealed Carry |
| stun gun almost everywhere is to obtain an Ohio | | | | License might be right for you. |
| Concealed Carry Handgun License. You must meet | | | | |