Ohio SB215 referred to as 'Constitutional Carry' is effective. Essentially this means that someone who isn't otherwise prohibited from possessing a firearm, does not need an Ohio Concealed Handgun License (CHL) to carry a concealed handgun. There are some exceptions, and if you have any question about if you are prohibited legally from possessing a firearm, contact an Attorney or Law Enforcement Agency to determine your status.
A simple way to look at the change is that anyone who isn't prohibited from possessing a firearm, can do anything with a concealed handgun that someone with an Ohio Concealed Handgun License could do. The license is just optional.
There are still reasons to obtain a license beyond attending a class for the training value. If you travel to other states, a license may give you reciprocity in those states and allow you to carry your concealed firearm legally. Some FFLS may choose to forego running a NICS check on you, if you have a CHL.
A simple way to look at the change is that anyone who isn't prohibited from possessing a firearm, can do anything with a concealed handgun that someone with an Ohio Concealed Handgun License could do. The license is just optional.
There are still reasons to obtain a license beyond attending a class for the training value. If you travel to other states, a license may give you reciprocity in those states and allow you to carry your concealed firearm legally. Some FFLS may choose to forego running a NICS check on you, if you have a CHL.