Ohio's new firearm law, S.B. 215, went into effect on June 13. It permits all qualifying adults to legally carry, possess or conceal a handgun that is not a restricted firearm without a license, background check or training. According to the statute:

Qualifying adult means a person who is 21 years of age or older, who is not otherwise prohibited from possessing or receiving a firearm under federal or state law, and who has satisfied certain criteria listed under specific subsections of Section 2923.125 of the Ohio Revised Code.

Restricted firearm means a firearm that is a dangerous ordnance or otherwise prohibited under Ohio law.

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