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Ohio CCW: Prohibited Applicants - All Articles (3)

Ohio CCW: Prohibited Applicants

 I was convicted of marijuana possession. It was a misdemeanor. Does this mean that I am ineligible for a concealed handgun license?
 I had a prior misdemeanor expunged from my record. Do I still have to answer Question #9 on the CCW application in the affirmative?
 What on a criminal record will keep a person from getting a concealed firearm license ohio?