spiderd58
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Hi im 18 and i have just purchased a Taurus PT840 .40 s&w Compact and i was wondering what the open carry laws would be. along with what the possession laws would be. i had purchased the gun from a private seller which i met at a public place. i purchased the gun for self-defense and personal protection while i am out and about. would i e lawfully allowed to openly carry a hot loaded handgun when i got to stores and banks. because i walk everywhere on account of not owning a vehicle. and i dont live in a very good neighborhood. but when i was living in warren Ohio i was brutally stabbed and attacked. was almost killed on account of being stabbed in the neck. and this is the reason i want to carry a firearm. please help me. i really dont know what else to do. i live in Youngstown Ohio.