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Can You Legally Carry a Concealed Handgun with a Suppressor in Ohio? Here’s What Every Gun Owner Needs to Know

Navigating Ohio’s gun laws can be trickier than many realize—especially when it comes to suppressors (silencers) and concealed carry. Even if you’ve done everything right, a small misstep could turn lawful activity into a felony. Steve Palmer breaks down why this legal loophole matters, and what gun owners must watch out for.

Episode Overview

• Steve Palmer explains constitutional carry in Ohio and how the state’s definition of a "dangerous ordinance" surprisingly includes firearm suppressors (00:47).
• The current law means you could lawfully own a suppressor and handgun, but carrying them together—concealed—could make you a felon (01:32).
• He highlights recent legal challenges and possible changes to suppressor regulations following court rulings like the Silencer Shop Foundation case in Texas (02:47).
• Important implications for gun owners while driving: having a suppressor-attached handgun in your vehicle could land you in legal trouble (03:34).
• Steve Palmer advises practical steps to avoid violations and previews how future legal reforms could resolve these issues (04:24).

Top Takeaways

• In Ohio, a suppressor is considered a dangerous ordinance—making it illegal to carry concealed when attached to a handgun.
• Concealed carry with a suppressor, even in your car, currently risks felony charges.
• Federal and state laws don’t always align; recent cases may change registration requirements for suppressors.
• Legal reforms or court challenges could change these rules, but for now, gun owners must be vigilant.
• Practical advice: remove the suppressor when transporting your gun to avoid legal issues (04:30).

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Recorded at Channel 511.

Stephen E. Palmer, Esq. has been practicing criminal defense almost exclusively since 1995. He has represented people in federal, state, and local courts in Ohio and elsewhere.

Though he focuses on all areas of criminal defense, he particularly enjoys complex cases in state and federal courts.

He has unique experience handling and assembling top defense teams of attorneys and experts in cases involving allegations of child abuse (false sexual allegations, false physical abuse allegations), complex scientific cases involving allegations of DUI and vehicular homicide cases with blood alcohol tests, and any other criminal cases that demand jury trial experience.

Steve has unique experience handling numerous high publicity cases that have garnered national attention.

For more information about Steve and his law firm, visit Palmer Legal Defense.

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