Ohio Concealed Handgun Dis-qualifiers

People ask us sometimes what would prevent them from obtaining a CHL in the State Of Ohio. Here is a list of what could / or will prevent you from obtaining it.  If you fall into any of these categories we suggest contacting at attorney and attempting to have your record sealed so you can obtain your CHL before taking the class and applying. 

Medical Marijuana Use
See Geauga County Sheriff's Office Statement Here

Disqualifying Criminal History: PENDING Indictment or Criminal Charges For:
• Any FELONY offense
• Any DRUG offense (except for Minor Misdemeanor Drug Possession or Minor Misdemeanor Drug Paraphernalia)
• Any misdemeanor of violence (Assault, Aggravated Menacing, Menacing by Stalking, Menacing, Inciting Violence, Riot, Inducing Panic, Domestic Violence)
• Negligent Assault or Falsifying Concealed Carry Application/Having a revoked concealed carry license
• Including complicity, or attempt to commit any of the above offenses An active SUSPENSION of an Ohio concealed carry license (or a concealed carry license of another state)

CONVICTIONS/JUVENILE ADJUDICATIONS (no time limit – ANYTIME in the past):
• Any FELONY offense
• Any DRUG offense (except for Minor Misdemeanor Drug Possession or Minor Misdemeanor Drug Paraphernalia outside of one (1) year from conviction)
• Assault on a Police Officer
• A conviction of Domestic Violence or a guilty or no contest plea to a lesser charge in which physical force was present
• Including complicity, or attempt to commit any of the above offenses

CONVICTIONS/JUVENILE ADJUDICATIONS (within past ONE (1) year):
• Minor Misdemeanor Drug Possession or Minor Misdemeanor Drug Paraphernalia

CONVICTIONS/JUVENILE ADJUDICATIONS (within past THREE (3) years):
• Misdemeanor or VIOLENCE except RESISTING ARREST or ASSAULT ON POLICE OFFICER (see above and below for these offenses)
• Falsifying Concealed Carry Application/Having a revoked concealed carry license

CONVICTIONS/JUVENILE ADJUDICATIONS (within past FIVE (5) years):
• TWO or more CONVICTIONS/ADJUDICATIONS for Assault or Negligent Assault

CONVICTIONS/JUVENILE ADJUDICATIONS (within past TEN (10) years):
• Resisting Arrest
• Including complicity, or attempt to commit any of the above offenses ACTIVE Civil Protection Orders (CPO), Temporary Protection Order (TPO), or Protection Order from ANY state.

UNDER DISABILITY (ORC 2923.13) – Fugitive from Justice, Drug Dependent, Adjudicated Mental Incompetence, Chronic Alcoholic. Prior conviction for ANY Domestic Violence charge under ORC 2919.25 (or a similar offense from any other state).