What Ohio's New Firearm Law Means For Employers

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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