(ModernSurvival.org) – Second Amendment advocates have reason to celebrate. Another state has joined the growing list of those that do not require a government-issued permit to carry a concealed firearm.
ANOTHER CONSTITUTIONAL CARRY WIN! Ohio is now the 23rd state to sign permitless carry into law.
Thank you to @GovMikeDeWine and our pro-2A activists who made this victory possible.https://t.co/DJpdkRpwNI
— Gun Owners of America (@GunOwners) March 15, 2022
On Monday, March 14, Governor Mike DeWine of Ohio signed Senate Bill 215 into law. The bill removes the requirement to possess a permit to carry a concealed handgun, so long as the individual is legally allowed to own the firearm.
Previously, Ohioans were required to pass a background check and take eight hours of training before getting their permit.
The National Rifle Association (NRA) was quick to congratulate Gov. DeWine, saying, “Any right requiring a fee or government permission slip isn’t much of a right at all.”
According to the NRA, Ohio is now the 23rd state that doesn’t require a permit for law-abiding citizens to concealed carry. The other states include:
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- Idaho
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Maine
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- New Hampshire
- North Dakota
- Oklahoma
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
With crime rates skyrocketing across the nation, perhaps criminals will think twice before committing a crime in Ohio. After all, they have no way of knowing which potential victim is actually armed and ready to defend themselves now.
For those considering purchasing a concealed carry firearm for themselves, we have a handy guide on what to consider when selecting the right gun here.
~Here’s to Your Survival!
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