Ohio Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) Practice Exam

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Who issues Ohio's concealed carry licenses?

The Ohio State Police
County Sheriff's Office
Local Police Department
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

The correct answer is: County Sheriff's Office

In Ohio, the County Sheriff's Office is responsible for issuing concealed carry licenses. This is because Ohio operates on a "shall issue" basis, meaning that as long as an individual meets the necessary criteria, the county sheriff is required to issue a concealed carry license. This sets it apart from the other options, as they do not have the authority or responsibility to issue such licenses in the state of Ohio. The Ohio State Police and local police departments simply do not have the same jurisdiction and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is a federal agency, not an Ohio state agency. Therefore, the best and most accurate choice is B, the County Sheriff's Office.