Is a Alaska Non-Resident Permit Valid in Ohio?

Why

• Alaska does not issue carry permits to non-residents (dps: 'no non-resident permits are issued.' applicant must have been physically in alaska 90+ days and intend to remain indefinitely; legal resident aliens meeting residency may apply).

Since March 23, 2015 Ohio recognizes a valid concealed handgun license issued by ANY other state regardless of reciprocity agreement, but only while the holder is NOT an Ohio resident and is temporarily in Ohio (R.C. 2923.126). The statute does not require the holder to be a resident of the issuing state. Ohio residents must use an Ohio license or permitless carry.

Carry rules in Ohio

Whatever your permit status, Ohio law governs how you carry inside the state. The rules below matter most on a short trip.

• SB 215 (2022) removed the duty to promptly notify; a person stopped by law enforcement is no longer required to volunteer that they are carrying but must answer truthfully if the officer asks (R.C. 2923.12).
• Ohio sets no state magazine-capacity limit for handguns.
• Ohio allows permitless concealed carry from age 21 for people who may legally possess a handgun, including eligible visitors.
• A licensee or qualifying adult (21+) may carry a loaded concealed handgun in a motor vehicle; pre-2022 vehicle notification and handling restrictions were repealed by SB 215.

Off-limits places in Ohio

• Police stations, sheriff's offices and highway patrol posts
• Correctional institutions, jails and detention facilities
• Airport passenger terminals beyond security checkpoints
• Courthouses and buildings containing a courtroom
• School safety zones (limited vehicle exceptions, R.C. 2923.122)
• Places of worship, unless the facility permits carry

Frequently asked questions

Is a Alaska non-resident permit valid in Ohio?

No such permit is issued. Alaska restricts its carry permits to residents (dPS: 'No non-resident permits are issued.' Applicant must have been physically in Alaska 90+ days and intend to remain indefinitely; legal resident aliens meeting residency may apply), so this page exists to say exactly that and point you to alternatives that Ohio does recognize.

Do I have to tell police in Ohio that I am carrying?

SB 215 (2022) removed the duty to promptly notify; a person stopped by law enforcement is no longer required to volunteer that they are carrying but must answer truthfully if the officer asks (R.C. 2923.12).

Does Ohio limit magazine capacity?

Ohio sets no state magazine-capacity limit for handguns.

Can I carry in Ohio without any permit?

Ohio allows permitless concealed carry from age 21 for people who may legally possess a handgun, including eligible visitors.

Does Alaska issue non-resident carry permits?

No. Alaska issues carry permits to residents only (dPS: 'No non-resident permits are issued.' Applicant must have been physically in Alaska 90+ days and intend to remain indefinitely; legal resident aliens meeting residency may apply). Non-residents who want multi-state coverage usually obtain a non-resident permit from a state that offers one, such as those listed in our non-resident permit guide.