ohio background checks

[firearmNoob]

Hi. I was thinking of purchasing a shotgun for hunting. I've never owned a gun before. I have a few misdemeanors on my record from when I was young and wild but nothing serious. I'm just wondering exactly what the restrictions/requirements are and how long the background check takes in Ohio.
Thanks.

 

[foghornl]

If the NICS check system is working, and you are OK to buy, takes only a few minutes.

A few goofy cities in Ohio are still trying their own "Assault Weapons Bans", and some registrations, but the state-wide pre-emption of more stringent rquirements than state law by individual cities made those go away (Some stuff that was fixed in Ohio's CCW law modified a few motnhs back)

 

[Will5A1]

When you decide to make your purchase don't be suprised if you are delayed by NICS - no big deal, you may just have to wait at most a few days before you can pick up your shotgun. Good hunting.

 

[Ohio Rifleman]

As other posters have said, it shouldn't be a big deal, but don't be surprised if it's delayed a bit when you go to buy your shotgun. But usually, if you have a clean record, it takes a few minutes at most.

I love Ohio. No FOID cards, no waiting periods, no magazine capacity limits....

 

[hksw]

As long as your misdemeanors weren't domestic violence types, you should pass, but as others have noted, could get delayed.

...no magazine capacity limits....

There is a mag limit in the books but folks have said that fed rules trump (I'm not sure myself if this can be used if questioned by Ohio authorities). The Ohio Revised Code states centerfire mags cannot be over 30 rounds. You can have a firearm that accepts a mag with over 30 rounds, you can have a mag that can accept over 30 rounds, you can have a mag loaded with over 30 rounds, you cannot, however, have a mag that has over 30 rounds in it inserted into a firearm. A firearm with a mag capacity that allows it to be loaded to over 31 rounds (30 round mag plus 1 in the chamber) is classified in Ohio as "automatic" which in Ohio is equal to full auto. It is also a subset of "dangerous ordnance" and illegal for Ohians to possess without a license (if the firearm with the mag inserted holds over 31 rounds). ORC 2923.11

However, I'm not a lawyer and don't plan on being one.

 

[ServiceSoon]

However, I'm not a lawyer and don't plan on being one.

Crazy that you have to consult an attorney to practive your second amendment rights.

 

[Henry Bowman]

The Ohio Revised Code states centerfire mags cannot be over 30 rounds. You can have a firearm that accepts a mag with over 30 rounds, you can have a mag that can accept over 30 rounds, you can have a mag loaded with over 30 rounds, you cannot, however, have a mag that has over 30 rounds in it inserted into a firearm. A firearm with a mag capacity that allows it to be loaded to over 31 rounds (30 round mag plus 1 in the chamber) is classified in Ohio as "automatic" which in Ohio is equal to full auto. It is also a subset of "dangerous ordnance" and illegal for Ohians to possess without a license (if the firearm with the mag inserted holds over 31 rounds). ORC 2923.11

Your reading of this law is incorrect. This is a common misconception. Ohio law merely makes it a higer crime to commit a crime with a 31+ round mag. It is not a state crime to possess, load, or use a 31+ round mag. There are some local ordinances to the contrary, but they were recented voided by statewide preemption.

 

[hksw]

What of ORC 2923.17 (A)? (In conjunction with 2923.11 (E).)