Ohio · Ohio Revised Code — Title 29, Crimes
Ohio Rev. Code (Criminal) § 2923.211: Underage purchase of firearm or handgun
What this law says, in plain English
Persons under 18 cannot purchase firearms; those under 21 cannot purchase handguns, with exceptions for law enforcement and military. Violation by those under 18 is a felony offense; violation by those 18–20 is a misdemeanor.
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