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Hello all, new guy here. I just moved from Pennsylvania to the Columbus are and was looking for concealed carry resources. I had a permit in PA, and understand that there is no reciprocity with Ohio. I have however heard some conflicting information. I'm a 12 year veteran of the Army Reserves and have been told by a few people (including a Gander Mountain employee) that because of my military status I should still be able to carry in Ohio. Anyone have any information on this?

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Rob

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beholder88 wrote:. . . that because of my military status I should still be able to carry in Ohio. Anyone have any information on this?

If your DD214 shows handgun training (or any firearms training, depending upon the sheriff), you can be excused from taking the Ohio-required 12-hour training course.

Military or not, you still need a license recognized by Ohio to carry a concealed handgun.

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(3) One or more of the following competency certifications, each of which shall reflect that, regarding a certification described in division (B)(3)(a), (b), (c), (e), or (f) of this section, within the three years immediately preceding the application the applicant has performed that to which the competency certification relates and that, regarding a certification described in division (B)(3)(d) of this section, the applicant currently is an active or reserve member of the armed forces of the United States or within the six years immediately preceding the application the honorable discharge or retirement to which the competency certification relates occurred:

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BTW-Florida does not have the six year requirement and issues nonresident licences currently valid in OH.