COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost released the state’s annual report on concealed carry handgun licensing, revealing a total of 90,582 permits issued in 2023. This figure reflects an increase compared to previous years.
Breakdown of Permits:
- New Licenses: 15,581
- Renewals: 75,001
As a reminder, Ohio law mandates permit holders to renew their licenses every five years.
Legal Landscape:
It’s important to note that a 2022 law change allows qualified Ohio residents to carry concealed handguns without a permit, while simultaneously maintaining the existing permitting system.
Responsibilities and Resources:
- Issuing, renewing, suspending, and revoking concealed carry licenses falls under the jurisdiction of individual county sheriffs.
- The Attorney General’s Office, as required by law, compiles and publishes this annual report, detailing the number of licenses issued each year.
- County sheriffs are obligated to submit quarterly concealed carry license statistics to the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission within the Attorney General’s Office.
- Concealed carry licensing in Ohio officially began in 2004.
Seeking More Information:
For further details regarding Ohio’s concealed carry laws, or to access this year’s report and other relevant statistics, visit the Ohio Attorney General’s website: https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/law-enforcement/concealed-carry.