Concealed Weapons Legal in Ohio

To obtain a concealed-carry permit, an Ohio resident (at least 45 days) must be 21 years old, be fingerprinted, undergo firearms training and a background check, and pay $45 to the county sheriff. The law is effective today and about 100,000 Ohioans are expected to apply for permits in the next six months.

Business owners have started to put up signs designating their establishments are gun-free zones. It's not clear which individuals the signs are intended to inform, the permit-holders or the criminals. A prudent criminal would probably target places he knew were unprotected.