I own my own had gun and was wondering what is the law about having it on you while walking down the street or driving in a car? Please help.
Carry everywhere you can carry concealed EXCEPT:
On or in any kind of motor vehicle (with the sidearm loaded I mean)
In any establishment that serves alcohol
Around any school (1000 yard radius or some silliness like that)
For these instances you'll need a CHL to be legit, open or concealed. Around schools with a CHL you can only pick up or drop off a kid but you can NOT get out of your car for any reason (yeah, I know, goofy).
And of course, if it has a prohibition sign, well, let them fester in their own stupidity and do not enter, the sign has the force of law here in Ohio.
No carry of rifles or shotguns, loaded, in a vehicle whether you have a CHL or not.
Been open carrying in central Ohio for years, it's easy peasy. Dress respectably, don't pay any mind to police and they'll leave you alone (never had a bad encounter with cops yet, no demands to stop and present ID, etc) and be prepared for random strangers to come over and strike up a conversation with you. You become an ambassador for gun rights, whether you wish to be or not, when out in public. It's a role I like, but some people are put off by it as I understand.