The right to bear arms is guaranteed by the constitution. Local ordinances against it are unconstitutional, and have no bearing. You may have to go to court over it, but the Supremes verified what the constitution has always said. Carry your guns for defense.
The only rightful charge of "inducing panic" or similar baloney is if you are waving the gun around, terrorizing the public. This is stated in the Supreme Court's ruling.
In a nutshell:
You could always open carry in Ohio.
The Supreme Court AFFIRMED that, and their ruling affects the entire state. Municipal ordinace against it have no standing in light of the text of the supreme's ruling.
Call/write your police, law directors, solicitors and mayors. If you need a "form letter," I have one.
If you'd like to read the ruling for yourself, I have that too, or you can get it from the Supreme's website:
www.sconet.state.oh.us/**YOU CAN NOT CARRY IN THE SAME ROOM WHERE ALCOHOL IS BEING DISPENSED.
**YOU CAN NOT CARRY WITHIN 1000 FEET OF A SCHOOL
**IF A PRIVATE PROPERTY OWNER ASKS YOU NOT TO CARRY, YOU CAN NOT CARRY ON THEIR PROPERTY.
THIS INCLUDES BUSINESSES!**YOU CAN NOT CARRY IN FEDERAL BANKS OR OTHER FED. BUILDINGS
**YOU CAN NOT CARRY IN MANY COURTHOUSES.
This is not legal advice. Do the research for yourself in your area of the state.
Scott