Background Checks
All background checks, both BCI and FBI, and public finger
prints will be done through the CCW Officer at the Morrow County Sheriff's
Office.
The hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to
11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please
call before arrival to be sure that the CCW Officer is available to see you.
Fees for BCI and FBI fingerprints are as follows:
$20.00 for BCI Only
$25.00 for FBI Only
$45.00 for both BCI/FBI
CCW Licensing and Renewal
Effective March 14, 2007, the fees to obtain a CCW license/renewal will
increase:
$55.00 for an Ohio resident for five years or
more
$79.00 for an Ohio resident for five years or less
It is the policy of the Morrow County Sheriff's Office to ensure
that a clear procedure for the issuance or denial of a concealed handgun license
is established. Thereby ensuring the safety of our citizens in keeping
unauthorized persons from trying to legally carry a concealed handgun and those
lawful citizens in our community the ability to carry a concealed handgun, which
is their constitutional right.
In order for Ohio residents to obtain a concealed carry license
they must meet the following requirements, in accordance with Ohio Revised Code
Section 2923.125(A):
1. At least 21 years of age
2. An Ohio resident at least 45 days and a
resident of the county of application
(or an adjacent
county) for at least 30 days.
3. Must have received a Certificate of
Competency within 3 years prior to date
of application for
new CCW application or within 6 years for a renewal application,
covering the training requirements
<or>
Produce a document that evidences the applicant with 6 years immediately
preceding the
application date:
A. Is a retired law enforcement officer
B. Is an active or reserve member of the US Military
C. Has been honorably discharged from the US Military
D. And through participation in above employment the applicant
acquired experience in handling handguns and that experience
is equivalent to Training Requirements.
4. Applicant is not disqualified pursuant
to criminal background check or mental
incompetency check,
or retired as a result of a mental disability. Also, the
applicant is not
prohibited by "Having Weapon While Under Disability"
5. Must have a color photo taken within 30
days of application
6. Attest that applicant has read pamphlet
provided by OPOTC as specified and
also attest the
handgun shall be carried for a lawful purpose.
7. Non-refundable fee at the time of
application.
Anyone wishing to obtain a CCW license, must complete an
application which can be picked up at the Morrow County Sheriff's Office along
with the "Ohio's Concealed Carry Law" handbook.
CCW Prohibited Places of
Carry
1. Police Station, Sheriff's Office or State
Highway Patrol Post
2. Premises controlled by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation
3. Correctional institutions or other detention facilities
4. Airport terminals or commercial airplanes
5. Institutions for the care of mentally ill persons
6. Courthouses or buildings in which a court room is located
7. Universities, unless locked or in the process of being
locked in a motor vehicle.
8. Places of worship, unless the place of worship permits
otherwise.
9. Child daycare centers
10. Premises that dispense liquor. Concealed firearms are also banned in a
room or arena in which liquor is dispensed for which a class D permit has been
issued. A class D permit is generally issued to an establishment that sells
alcohol for consumption on the premises. Be certain of the type of permit and
whether liquor is being dispensed before you enter with a concealed handgun.
11. Buildings owned by the state or any political subdivision.
Buildings under the control of the state or any of its political subdivisions,
such as counties, cities and the like also prohibit concealed firearms.
This prohibition also extends to all portions of any building that is leased by
the state government. For example, it would extend to the floor of a private
building that is leased by the government. Additionally, libraries, which
are often funded through a consortium of governmental bodies, are covered by the
statute.
12. School safety zones. Concealed handgun license holders must be
especially cautious when entering school safety zones. A “school safety zone”
includes a school, school building, school premises, school activity, and school
bus. For purposes of this statute, a school includes everything up to the
property boundary. Under the law, an offense is within the vicinity of a school
if it is committed within the property boundary or within 1,000 feet of the
boundaries of any school premises.
13. Any place with a No Carry sign posted
CCW Renewal Frequently
Asked Questions
1. When may I renew my CCW license?
You may renew your license 90 days prior to expiration up
to 30 days after expiration.
2. How does the renewal process work?
You must complete a new CCW application and have a new passport size photo
attached. You must bring the application and a copy of your competency
certificate to the Sheriff's Office. A new set of fingerprints will be
taken (rolled/scanned). The renewal fee will be collected. The
background check process will take place and you will be called when your
renewal application has been approved. At that time, you will need to come
back to the Sheriff's Office where a new license will be issued to you.
3. Where can I obtain a copy of the CCW handbook?
To order, go to
www.ag.state.oh.us under "Carry Concealed" or
go to your local Sheriff's Office.
4. I have no proof of training and the Sheriff did not keep a
copy of my certificate on file. What are my options?
You may obtain a replacement certificate from the original
instructor or provide the Sheriff with a renewal competency certificate.
If the certificate is not available, the original instructor may sign an
affidavit attesting the training you received meets the requirements of the law.
Otherwise, you must repeat the required training before renewing your license.
5. My initial required competency training is over six (6)
years old. What are the training requirements for renewal?
If you wish to renew your CCW license, you must take a
competency course and pass the competency test.
6. What are the requirements of the Renewal Competency Course?
The renewal compentency certification course must include
a written examination and a physical demonstration of competency as prescribed
in ORC 2923.125 (G)(2)(b).
7. I would like to renew my license in a county that is not
the county of issue. Can I do that? You may
only renew your license in your county of residence or an adjoining county.
When possible, it is recommended you renew your license in the county that
originally issued it.
8. I have moved to a new county and want to renew my license
in the county of my new/current residence. Can I do that?
Yes. If your new residence is not in a county
adjoining your previous residence, your renewal will be treated as an
application for a new license.
9. May I carry my handgun during the 30-day grace period after
expiration? No. Upon the date of expiration,
your license is no longer valid. You must wait until a new license has
been issued before you may legally carry.
10. I lost my CCW license. What can I do?
You must return to the Sheriff's Office of the issuing
county and pay a $15.00 fee to obtain a replacement license.
For more information about Ohio's Concealed Carry
laws/requirements or to obtain an application online, please visit the Attorney
General's website at:
http://www.ag.state.oh.us/le/prevention/concealcarry/index.asp
