Beginning June 13, 2022, Ohio will join a growing number of states who permit persons to carry concealed weapons WITHOUT a permit. Citizens stopped by police will no longer have to immediately notify officers that they are carrying a weapon. However, the new law does require a person to truthfully respond to a police inquiry on whether they are carrying a weapon, and failure to do so could result in a misdemeanor charge. There are several important points to remember. First, persons who are convicted of a crime which disables them from possessing a gun, STILL cannot carry a firearm, even under this new law. Second, this law only applies to handguns, and it does not apply to shotguns or rifles. Third, in Ohio, you must be 21 years-old to possess a handgun. Next, there are still exclusion zones, like airports, schools and government buildings, where you STILL cannot carry a gun. Lastly, you still may want to consider obtaining your concealed weapon permit, if you plan to visit another state with your handgun.
Federal Trial of Sean Combs Wraps Up
The federal criminal trial of rapper and music producer, Sean Combs, has wrapped up in Lower Manhattan, New York. Mr. Combs has been charged with Racketeering Conspiracy, Sex Trafficking by Force or Coercion, and Transportation to Engage in Prostitution. His accusers...
