Signed by Governor John Kasich

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with Senate amendments and pass a bill that amends concealed carry permit laws and authorizes noise suppressors on certain firearms.

Highlights:

• Authorizes an individual to use a noise suppressor on a firearm under the following conditions (Sec. 1):

• The individual must be authorized to possess a noise suppressor under state and federal law;

• The suppressor is registered; and

• The individual is hunting birds or wild quadrupeds.Authorizes an individual to use a noise suppressor on a firearm under the following conditions (Sec. 1): The individual must be authorized to possess a noise suppressor under state and federal law; The suppressor is registered; and The individual is hunting birds or wild quadrupeds. Defines “suppressor” as any device used for diminishing the sound of a shot, bullet, or projectile that is discharged from a gun authorized for hunting (Sec. 1). Reduces the number of training hours required to obtain a concealed handgun license from 12 hours to 8 hours, which include 2 hours of range time and live-fire training (Sec. 1). Authorizes recognition of a concealed handgun license issued by another state (Sec. 1) Authorizes under certain circumstances a temporary handgun license for up to 6 months for those who are licensed by a state not in a reciprocity agreement with Ohio (Sec. 1). Prohibits an individual who has been dishonorably discharged from the Army from receiving a concealed handgun license (Sec. 1).

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• Defines “suppressor” as any device used for diminishing the sound of a shot, bullet, or projectile that is discharged from a gun authorized for hunting (Sec. 1).

• Reduces the number of training hours required to obtain a concealed handgun license from 12 hours to 8 hours, which include 2 hours of range time and live-fire training (Sec. 1).

• Authorizes recognition of a concealed handgun license issued by another state (Sec. 1)

• Authorizes under certain circumstances a temporary handgun license for up to 6 months for those who are licensed by a state not in a reciprocity agreement with Ohio (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits an individual who has been dishonorably discharged from the Army from receiving a concealed handgun license (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends concealed carry permit laws and authorizes noise suppressors on certain firearms.

Highlights:

• Authorizes an individual to use a noise suppressor on a firearm under the following conditions (Sec. 1):

• The individual must be authorized to possess a noise suppressor under state and federal law;

• The suppressor is registered; and

• The individual is hunting birds or wild quadrupeds.Authorizes an individual to use a noise suppressor on a firearm under the following conditions (Sec. 1): The individual must be authorized to possess a noise suppressor under state and federal law; The suppressor is registered; and The individual is hunting birds or wild quadrupeds. Defines “suppressor” as any device used for diminishing the sound of a shot, bullet, or projectile that is discharged from a gun authorized for hunting (Sec. 1). Reduces the number of training hours required to obtain a concealed handgun license from 12 hours to 8 hours, which include 2 hours of range time and live-fire training (Sec. 1). Authorizes recognition of a concealed handgun license issued by another state (Sec. 1) Authorizes under certain circumstances a temporary handgun license for up to 6 months for those who are licensed by a state not in a reciprocity agreement with Ohio (Sec. 1). Prohibits an individual who has been dishonorably discharged from the Army from receiving a concealed handgun license (Sec. 1).

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• Defines “suppressor” as any device used for diminishing the sound of a shot, bullet, or projectile that is discharged from a gun authorized for hunting (Sec. 1).

• Reduces the number of training hours required to obtain a concealed handgun license from 12 hours to 8 hours, which include 2 hours of range time and live-fire training (Sec. 1).

• Authorizes recognition of a concealed handgun license issued by another state (Sec. 1)

• Authorizes under certain circumstances a temporary handgun license for up to 6 months for those who are licensed by a state not in a reciprocity agreement with Ohio (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits an individual who has been dishonorably discharged from the Army from receiving a concealed handgun license (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes individuals to use noise suppressors on certain firearms.

Highlights:

• Authorizes an individual who holds a valid hunting license and hunts game birds or wild quadrupeds to use a “suppressor” attached to an authorized firearm while hunting under the following conditions (Sec. 1):
• The individual is authorized to possess the “suppressor” under state and federal laws; and
• The individual has registered the “suppressor” in accordance with the National Firearms Act.

• Defines “suppressor” as any device used for diminishing the sound of any shot, bullet, or projectile that is discharged from a firearm authorized for hunting (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill do not apply to certain individuals who own a dangerous ordnance that is a firearm muffler or silencer attached to a firearm authorized for hunting (Sec. 1). 

Full Bill Text