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Ohio Concealed Carry Training
Information Packet
Armed2Defend LLC
Ohio’s Concealed Carry Trainer
Table of Contents:
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Cover Sheet and Table of Contents (page 1)
Why Choose Armed2Defend (page 2)
Steps to Obtain the Ohio Concealed Carry License (page 3)
Ohio Concealed Carry License Summary (page 4)
Ohio Concealed Carry License Training (page 5)
Ohio Concealed Carry License Application - Click Here for PDF
Ohio Attorney General Law Summary - Click Here for PDF
Why Chose Armed2Defend
One of Ohio’s Largest Instructional Team!
Don’t just choose any instructor to take your Concealed Carry Training,
Choose the BEST - Kevin Sadeski
NRA Certified Training Counselor, Instructor, and Chief Range Safety Officer
With 65
Student Reviews
TOP 10 Instructor
With 15
Student Reviews
Nation
2013
TOP 10 Instructor
In The
Nation
2012
In The
2014
YELLOW PAGES
With 5
Student Reviews
National Rifle Association
Defender of Freedom
Award Recipient
- Kevin has personally trained over 12,000 for the Ohio Concealed Carry License.
- Only NRA Certified Trainer in the Nation to win the Angie’s List Super Service Award.
- Top NRA Certified Instructor in the nation for NRA membership recruiting 2014 & 2015.
- Top 10 NRA Certified Instructor in the nation for NRA membership recruiting for 2012,
2013, 2014 & 2015. Top recruiter in Ohio for all three years.
- Five Star Review Ratings on Facebook, Yellow Pages, and Yahoo Local.
- As a Chief RSO owns and maintains one of Ohio’s largest instructional ranges.
Hosts a Monthly Women’s Pistol Shooting Group
Owns and Maintains one of
Ohio’s Largest Instructional Shooting Ranges
NRA Certified Instructor Training
Steps to Obtain the Ohio Concealed Carry License
- Armed2Defend’s training is guaranteed to meet all of Ohio’s Concealed Carry Training requirements.
- Passing is not guaranteed and refunds are not given to students who fail.
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Review Qualifications
- Review the disqualifiers to make
sure you’re able to obtain the Ohio
Concealed
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Register for Training
- Select an available class date and
review that class date’s specifics.
- Register for the date that you want
to attend and pay at minimum the
$10 non-refundable or transferable
deposit.
- To obtain your records, contact the
court clerk’s office in the county of
where you convicted.
- Questions about disqualifications
should be directed to the sheriff’s
office that you plan to apply at.
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Review Materials to Bring
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Apply for License
- Review the materials to bring to
the class.
- Make an appointment with your
county sheriff or an adjoining county sheriff’s office.
- Turn in application and pay the
license fee within 3 year of the
training. Minimum fee is $67 for
license.
- Carry Responsibly.
- Renew license after 5 year; no renewal training is required.
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Complete the Training
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Additional Training
- Arrive early for the training and
bring the required materials.
- The Ohio Concealed Carry Training
is a basic pistol course. Plan to
complete defensive pistol training.
http://armed2defend.com/
personal-protection/
- Armed2Defend hosts a
monthly women’s pistol
shooting group.
http://armed2defend.com/
classes/columbus-women-pistolshooting-group/
Ohio Concealed Carry License Summary
Here are the steps to get the Ohio Concealed Carry License:
1. Complete Armed2Defend’s class for the Ohio required training.
2. Fill out the application, review the Ohio Attorney General Concealed Carry Law Summary, and schedule
and appointment with your county or an adjoining county sheriff’s office.
3. Arrive to your appointment on time and turn in the application and the license fee ($67). If you have
not lived in Ohio for the past 5 years, then the sheriff will charge an additional $24 for an FBI
background check.
4. Pick up the license when the sheriff calls to let you know your license is ready.
5. Renew your license every 5 years using the same application process. There is no renewal training required.
License Requirements:
In order to get the license you have to meet these qualifications:
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Must be at least 21 years old when applying for the license (you can take the training when you are 18
since you have 3 years to apply for the license).
Complete the Ohio Concealed Carry Training which includes the requirements described in sections
2923.125 (G) (1) of the Ohio Revised Code and pass the competency examination described in section
2923.125 (G) (2) of the Ohio Revised Code. Armed2Defend’s Ohio Concealed Carry Training class is guaranteed to meet all of the Ohio Concealed Carry training requirements.
Summary of the Ohio License Disqualifiers:
You cannot obtain the Ohio Concealed Handgun License if you have any of the following convictions or pending cases in Ohio or in any other state unless if the record was sealed or expunged:
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Any felony
Any drug related misdemeanor (you maybe able to get the Arizona or Florida license to carry in Ohio)
Any misdemeanor offense of violence or charge of domestic violence
Any misdemeanor of violence within 3 years
Any misdemeanor of possessing of a revoked or suspended concealed handgun license within 3 years
Any resisting arrest within 10 years
And pending assault or negligent assault charges
Any 2 or more assault or negligent assault misdemeanors within 5 years
Any assaulting a peace officer
This summary is provided as a guide and not to be considered the complete list of disqualifiers for the license. It is your responsibility to make sure that you do not have any disqualifiers before attending the class
and/or applying for the license.
The best way to verify your eligibility is to contact your county’s sheriff’s office.
Ohio Concealed Carry Training
Please be sure to review this packet before the training. Contact Kevin Sadeski with questions, [email protected] or 614-209-7250.
Before the Training:
Here is the list of items to be completed before the training. These items are not necessary required but just
help to prepare you for the class.
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Register for one of Armed2Defend’s upcoming class dates and review the class date specifics.
Begin filling out the application.
Make a list of any legal questions to ask Attorney Ken Hanson at the training.
Review and gather the list of suggested items to bring to the training.
You don’t need to practice or study for the class; we’ll teach everything that is needed at the class.
Day of the Training:
These are the items that you are required to bring to the training:
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Government issued ID (Driver’s license, State ID, Passport…).
Class fee balance (if you still owe anything).
Either pack food and drinks or bring money to purchase lunch and dinner. Review class date for specifics.
If you are bringing your own pistol, then you’ll be required to provide at least 50 rounds of ammunition
for it. You can either bring this ammo or you can purchase it at the range. Armed2Defend will supply 22
lr ammunition for the training at no additional fee.
These are the optional items to bring to the training:
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Pen and paper to take notes. Highlighters and post-it notes are also recommended.
Ten copies of one of these targets. Right handed version. Left handed version. (shoot from 15 ft)
An unloaded pistol in a closed bag or case and at minimum 50 rounds of ammunition for it. If you do not
have a pistol, do not purchase one before the training. Armed2Defend’s range doesn’t have any restrictions on the ammunition as long as it is safe to shoot.
Money or credit cards for optional items. Armed2Defend charges a 3% processing fee for credit card
transactions.
After the Training:
After the training you’ll apply for your license through your county or an adjoining county sheriff’s office.
Here are the links for the items needed to register. If you can’t print, copies can be provided in class or
through the sheriff’s office.
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Ohio Concealed Carry License Application
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Ohio Attorney General Concealed Carry Law Summary
Please remember not to bring your firearm to the sheriff’s office.
Arriving at the Range: