Posted: 4/13/2007 4:00:34 PM EDT
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I have a CCW in KY (reciprocity agreement between the states) but I can't seem to find the answer to a couple of questions. I'm heading up to Cincinnati in the morning. - Carrying a pistol in a car - does it have to be open carried or locked in the glove box? This is what I'm reading but it doesn't make any sense why would you have to open carry in your car if you can conceal outside? - Any special restrictions in Cincinnati - or did they repeal the law about cities making their own ruless? - Restaurant carry - what are the rules? Thanks |
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Easiest instructions I can tell you. Concealed in a car is OK now.. HB 347 took care of that about a month ago. If you get pulled over, you must otify the officer of the gun first thing before anything else. DO not touch it in any way. CCW in a resturaunt is ok provideing they do not serve alcohol. If a building has a no firearms sign at the door, its off limits... Go to the ohio AG website and you can download the pdf version of the new CCW book. HB 347 helped us alot. |
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I also am going to Cincinnati/Dayton area around May. I 've read the Packing.org and other thread, but want to make sure. (better safe than sorry). Here are some questions. 1. If pulled over by LEO, do i still need to take the firearm out at front (plain view) for them to see? If not, what should i do? 2. Is/Are there any municipal/city ord that prohibits CCW/CHP in their cities? thanks! 
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Uhhhh, handling a firearm during a traffic stop was NEVER a requirement. In fact, it has always been illegal to attempt to have contact with your handgun when stopped by cops. That's a good way to get arrested and/or shot. Before 3/14/07, the pistol had to be holstered in plain sight or in a locked container. Now, it can be concealed on your person, or in a closed (but not necessarily locked) container. Basically keep it on you hidden, tell the cop that you are legally carrying, and let him tell you what to do next. Chances are he will ask for your car papers, write you a ticket, and be on his way to do it to someone else. |
I'll have to look it up again, but I think it specifically applies to a premises holding a Class D liquor license. In other words, to the best of my knowledge you could carry during "Oktoberfest" in the park (probably shouldn't drink though). I have no idea what the convention center in question is set up, but it may be entirely possible for him to carry in many places. For example, when I'm in a hotel conference room staffed by a bar tender with a bucket of ice & beer, I'm nearly certain that concealed carry is lawful. I could be wrong though. I'd have to stare at the ORC again. |