OHIO gears up for CCW

[Invisible Swordsman]

Stark County residents, today's Repository has an article stating that Stark County Sheriff will be handing out applications from 8am to 3pm Monday through Friday, but will process applications by appointment.

 

[Zan]

I chanced it that the OPOTC Armed Private Security course would cover the CCW requirements. I've heard from all the officers that I've spoken to that the OPOTC Armed Private Security course would. Because it exedes the minimum hours required and covers handgun safety. Let's hope they are correct.

 

[foghornl]

Lake County [my home] is unknown. But the RINO Sheriff, Daniel Dunlap, has been reported to have followed the usual Brady Bunch MMM ideals of "Dodge City", "Blood in the Streeets", etc, so I suspect the process will be slow.

 

[3 gun]

Sheriff's offices expect rush of concealed-gun applicants

04/07/04
Maggi Martin and Rachel Dissell
Plain Dealer Reporter

Local sheriffs are bracing for a potential stampede on Thursday when Ohio's new concealed-carry law goes into effect.

"We expect an onslaught initially, but we are hoping it will die down in a few weeks," said Ashtabula County Sheriff's Chief Deputy Howard Shetler.

In Lorain County, the sheriff said he expects lines out the door.

While sheriffs are legally required to start processing the applications this week, some, like the Lake County Sheriff's Office, are asking applicants to make an appointment.

"We are aiming for controlled chaos," said Lake County Sheriff's Chief Deputy William Crosier. "We don't even have the machines to process them yet."

He said deputies from four area sheriff's offices will be trained this week.

Applications are available at most sheriff's offices or at training sites and can be downloaded at www.ag.state.oh.us

In Cuyahoga County, sheriff's officials will not process applications until June when a new computer program is ready.

A spokeswoman for the Ohio attorney general's office said applicants can go to a neighboring sheriff's office if the office in their home county is not ready.

How and where to get a permit:

Ashtabula:

Applications processed from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. beginning Thursday and then Monday through Friday at the Ashtabula Sheriff's Office, 25 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson.

Erie:

Applications processed from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Erie County Jail, 2800 Columbus Ave., Sandusky.

Geauga:

Applications processed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. starting Thursday and then only on Tuesdays through Fridays and from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays at the Geauga Sheriff's Office, 13281 Painesville-Ravenna Road, Chardon. Applications will be done on a first-come, first-served basis. An appointment is not necessary.

Lake:

Applications by appointment only beginning Monday. Appointments can be made by calling 440-350-5858 or 440-350-5676 but only between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Monday through Thursdays and on Saturdays.

No calls after 10 a.m., when deputies will begin processing applicants.

Processing will be done at the Minimum Security Facility, 2025 Blase-Nemeth Road, Painesville Township.

Lorain:

Applications processed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Lorain Sheriff's Office, 9896 Murray Road, Elyria.

Portage:

Applications available from 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at Portage County Jail, 8240 Infirmary Road, Ravenna. Processing by appointment only. Call the Portage sheriff at 330-678-7012 for an appointment.

Summit:

Applications processed beginning Thursday at the Summit County Jail, 205 E. Croiser St., Akron. From 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Medina:

The sheriff has not yet determined the procedure and is only taking appointments.

To make an appointment, call 330-725-9147, Ext. 1698, or stop by the Medina County Jail, 555 Independence Drive, Medina.

To reach these Plain Dealer reporters:

[email protected], 440-602-4782

[email protected], 800-767-2821


LINK

 

[Black92LX]

In Cuyahoga County, sheriff's officials will not process applications until June when a new computer program is ready.

wouldn't that be in violation of the law????? Aren't they required to finish the processing and give you your permit within 45 days??


Also i have a feeling for the first few months we are going to be writing lots of letters to places that decide to limit our freedoms. So we will just have to let them know that we will be limiting our spending to ZERO at their establishments.

 

[Zan]

I chanced it that the OPOTC Armed Private Security course would cover the CCW requirements. I've heard from all the officers that I've spoken to that the OPOTC Armed Private Security course would. Because it exedes the minimum hours required and covers handgun safety. Let's hope they are correct.

After speaking to Hamilton and Clermont counties today, the word is a go!

The OPOTC Armed Private Security course WILL cover the CCW requirements needed to be met in order to apply.

A legible copy of your Firearms Training Certificate must be submitted with your application. The Certificate
must be dated within the last 3 years, contain your name, and the name and a phone contact number of instructor
or location where you received the training. We must have all this information in order to properly verify that the
training fully satisfies the requirements of Ohio law. IF within the past SIX (6) years you have been or were
employed as a peace officer, state trooper, Federal law enforcement officer, active or reserve member of the
military, no additional firearms training program is required, BUT you must provide written verification of your
employment/military service AND documentation reflecting you received firearms training equivalent to Ohio’s
concealed carry training requirements.

The OPOTC Armed Private Security course is a 20 hour course that meets and exceeds the aspects of firearms training and safety given in the 12 hour course. Concealment giuldlines need only be covered through reading and signing the pamphlet provided by the department issuing the permit. GLHF

http://www.clermontsheriff.org/conceal_carry.htm