Evergreen
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I lost my business due to Covid and now will be leaving Nashville, TN because it has become too expensive for me to live. I'm looking at headed over to the Buckeye state and very likely could relocate to the Columbus, OH area with the hope of finding a new job and more affordable living on my shoestring budget. The one thing about moving to Ohio that bothers me is obtaining a CHL is more challenging than other states with its requirements for 8+ hour firearm course. I've already taken three of these (TN, NC and one in OR Firearms Academy) and it's a real pain with my limited time and disability (bad neck/back from years of software work). The worst part is the hours of sitting for the courses. As well , with the Pandemic it makes it even more complex as some states have shut down their governments processing of CHLs and even driver licenses for new residents.
My questions are in regards to the laws of being a new Ohio resident and getting a concealed handgun license during the Pandemic and in regards to if any of my current permits would be recognized there. I've done some research about the laws in Ohio and I find them a bit confusing. I even called one Sheriff department and they didn't seem to know the laws of their state in regards to new residents with out of state permits. I didn't dig too deep there and may try to call a few more and ask for a deputy than a receptionist. I've looked on a few government websites and will have to dig deeper. However, if anyone is versed in the conceal carry laws for Ohio residents it would be very helpful to hear.
I still cannot figure out if I move to Ohio if my various concealed handgun licenses will be valid. I read a case scenario about 7 years ago of a jogger getting stopped by the police in a park. He had a Florida CHL and after the officers detained him shortly and researched the law he was let go. It turned out that at that time Ohio recognized a FLorida CHL even for a resident without an Ohio CHL. I have read that Ohio recognizes out of state CHLs from every staet. Currently I have an in-state TN Enhanced permit (which I hear is only valid if I am TN resident, but is never deactivated), but I also have a valid out of state Arizona, Utah and Idaho CC/CWP permits.
Some states I know, like North Carolina will recognize all your out of state permits indefinitely if you are a resident. However, Tennessee, where I live, is strange and they only recognize your out of state permit for like 90 days.. Yeah, I talked to several people about this. I am wondering if Ohio will indefinitely recognize my out of state permits as I have heard the law was in the past? Or, has anything change and do they now require you to immediately or within a certain time period get an Ohio CHL when you become a resident? Also, does anyone know with Covid outbreak if Ohio is processing CHLs , Driver Licenses and that there are training courses available? I am told my out of state training certificates are not valid in Ohio.
I appreciate the information people can give me here.
My questions are in regards to the laws of being a new Ohio resident and getting a concealed handgun license during the Pandemic and in regards to if any of my current permits would be recognized there. I've done some research about the laws in Ohio and I find them a bit confusing. I even called one Sheriff department and they didn't seem to know the laws of their state in regards to new residents with out of state permits. I didn't dig too deep there and may try to call a few more and ask for a deputy than a receptionist. I've looked on a few government websites and will have to dig deeper. However, if anyone is versed in the conceal carry laws for Ohio residents it would be very helpful to hear.
I still cannot figure out if I move to Ohio if my various concealed handgun licenses will be valid. I read a case scenario about 7 years ago of a jogger getting stopped by the police in a park. He had a Florida CHL and after the officers detained him shortly and researched the law he was let go. It turned out that at that time Ohio recognized a FLorida CHL even for a resident without an Ohio CHL. I have read that Ohio recognizes out of state CHLs from every staet. Currently I have an in-state TN Enhanced permit (which I hear is only valid if I am TN resident, but is never deactivated), but I also have a valid out of state Arizona, Utah and Idaho CC/CWP permits.
Some states I know, like North Carolina will recognize all your out of state permits indefinitely if you are a resident. However, Tennessee, where I live, is strange and they only recognize your out of state permit for like 90 days.. Yeah, I talked to several people about this. I am wondering if Ohio will indefinitely recognize my out of state permits as I have heard the law was in the past? Or, has anything change and do they now require you to immediately or within a certain time period get an Ohio CHL when you become a resident? Also, does anyone know with Covid outbreak if Ohio is processing CHLs , Driver Licenses and that there are training courses available? I am told my out of state training certificates are not valid in Ohio.
I appreciate the information people can give me here.