Ohio Revised Code 2923.16 governs how loaded and unloaded firearms may be transported in motor vehicles, with statewide rules preempting local conflicts.
ORC 2923.16 controls the improper handling of firearms in a motor vehicle. Since SB 215 took effect in 2022, qualifying adults 21 and older who are not legally prohibited may carry a loaded handgun concealed inside a vehicle without a permit. Long guns transported in a vehicle generally must be unloaded under ORC 2923.16(B). Drivers stopped by law enforcement must comply with officer instructions, and additional rules apply when alcohol or drugs are involved. The statute is part of Ohio's uniform firearm law framework reinforced by ORC 9.68, which preempts municipalities from imposing inconsistent vehicle-carry rules.
Improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle is a misdemeanor of the fourth degree or higher, and certain violations are felonies of the fourth or fifth degree.
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