Since Ohio’s concealed carry law first took effect in 2004, lawmakers have expanded where permit holders are allowed to carry their hidden firearms to include bars and restaurants, day care centers and college campuses if trustees permit it. Lawmakers also reduced CCW permit training hours from 12 to eight.
Legislators are considering several other measures to expand gun rights in Ohio at the same time they’re under pressure to take steps to prevent mass shootings.
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Here is a look at new and renewed licenses in area counties in 2017:
Butler: 4,863
Champaign: 742
Clark: 1,278
Greene: 2,430
Miami: 1,146
Montgomery: 5,803
Warren: 2,634
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