Ohio Report Shows Increase in Conceal Carry License Numbers

Ohio is issuing more concealed carry permits, but gun owners don’t need them

CLEVELAND, Ohio - More and more Ohioans are getting concealed carry permits, even though the state legalized permitless carry years ago.

77,159 concealed handgun permits issued in Ohio in 2025

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost on Friday issued the state’s annual report on concealed handgun licensing, showing that 77,159 permits were issued across the state in 2025.

Ohio Attorney General issues 2025 Concealed Carry report

COLUMBUS — Attorney General Dave Yost issued Ohio’s annual report on concealed handgun licensing on Friday. It showed that a total of 77,159 permits were issued in the state in 2025. According to the statistics reported to the Attorney General’s Office, county sheriffs issued 13,876 new licenses and 63,283 renewals. Permit holders who wish to renew […] The post Ohio Attorney General issues 2025 Concealed Carry report appeared first on Ashland So…

Mahoning County in top 5 for denied concealed carry permits

Even though Ohio is considered a "constitutional carry state" or permitless, concealed carry permits are still issued and have their benefits.

Ohio report shows increase in conceal carry license numbers

In the 2025 numbers, 13,876 were new licenses and 62,283 were renewals

Mahoning County in top 5 for denied concealed carry permits - Technology Shout

Editor’s note: This article has been updated to correct that Ohio does not have a reciprocal agreement. (WKBN) – Even though Ohio is considered a “constitutional carry state” or no permit state, concealed carry permits are still issued and have their benefits. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost reported Friday that In 2025, Ohio issued 13,876 new licenses and 63,283 license renewalsThat number is up 4.9% from the past few years since the law change…