********** EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 5, 2018 *********
If you are an active member, reserve member, retired, or honorably discharged veteran of the United States Armed Forces, you can apply for a new Ohio concealed carry permit or renew an Ohio concealed carry permit without completing an eight (8) hour certified weapons proficiency training course or paying an application fee. To receive these benefits, you must present an active military ID or qualifying DD214.
Law Enforcement Officers, Active and Retired are eligible to receive the CCW License with the application fees waived.
NOTE: The Ohio Attorney General monitors the number of application fees waived statewide and caps the total amount allowed to be waived at 1.5 million dollars each year. When funds are depleted statewide, the application fee can no longer be waived until November 5th of the following year.