The annual report on concealed carry weapons from Ohio’s attorney general shows an uptick in the overall number of permits ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WTVG) - Attorney General Dave Yost issued Ohio’s annual report on concealed handgun licensing Friday, showing that a total of 77,159 permits were issued in the state in 2025.

Ohio has expanded gun rights over the last 30 years, including a 2022 law that removed training and background check requirements for concealed carry. Adults 21 and older can generally buy guns, ...

What would ‘concealed carry reciprocity’ mean for states with tighter gun laws? Over the last three decades, carrying concealed guns in public in the United States has become easier and easier. First, ...