Ohio SB279 prohibits discouraging or prohibiting law enforcement officers from carrying weapons off duty.

Ohio SB279 amends the state's Revised Code to prohibit businesses, state agencies, and political subdivisions from discouraging or prohibiting law enforcement officers from carrying weapons while off duty. The bill specifies that law enforcement officers who are authorized to carry firearms and are not consuming alcohol or drugs can carry their weapons off duty. It also outlines exceptions, such as when officers are acting within the scope of their duties or when they are in specific premises where firearms are prohibited.

Ohio SB279 prohibits discouraging or prohibiting law enforcement officers from carrying weapons off duty.

Ohio SB279 amends the state's Revised Code to prohibit businesses, state agencies, and political subdivisions from discouraging or prohibiting law enforcement officers from carrying weapons while off duty. The bill specifies that law enforcement officers who are authorized to carry firearms and are not consuming alcohol or drugs can carry their weapons off duty. It also outlines exceptions, such as when officers are acting within the scope of their duties or when they are in specific premises where firearms are prohibited.