ghost21 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Can anyone tell me are hi-cap mags restricted in ohio? Thanks Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HHPD56 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Nope, no restrictions... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leas327 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 We are a free state. That being said, good luck finding anything hi-cap for sale right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Jacket Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I thought we could't have mags over 30 rounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EkuJustice Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 more than 31 rounds without a reload ie more than 30 round mag is considered a machine gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 There are a few hot spots in the state that don't allow hi caps. I'm thinking Toledo is one of them maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 (edited) Columbus. Remember the NRA show here a few years ago? Dayton too. Edited January 21, 2013 by Chris Keen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 From the website: http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2923 Ohio 30+ Round Magazines 2923.11 Weapons control definitions. (E) “Automatic firearm” means any firearm designed or specially adapted to fire a succession of cartridges with a single function of the trigger. “Automatic firearm” also means any semi-automatic firearm designed or specially adapted to fire more than thirty-one cartridges without reloading, other than a firearm chambering only .22 caliber short, long, or long-rifle cartridges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 There are a few more cities that have enacted laws regarding magazine capacity. Cincinnati, (1) More than 10 rifle or carbine rounds; (2) More than 5 shotgun rounds; (3) More than 15 handgun rounds. Cleveland, (1) any semiautomatic action, center fire rifle or carbine that accepts a detachable magazine with a capacity of 20 rounds or more; (2) any semiautomatic shotgun with a magazine capacity of more than six rounds; (3) any semi-automatic handgun that is: A. a modification of a rifle described in division (a) (1), or a modification of an automatic firearm; or B. originally designed to accept a detachable magazine with a capacity of more than 20 rounds. Columbus, other than .22 magazine or drum cannot hold more than 20 rounds 2323.32 Unlawful possession of a large capacity magazine. Dayton, rifle-10 rounds, shotgun-6 rounds, handgun-20 rounds Toledo, No person shall knowingly possess a detachable ammunition magazine loaded with more than ten (10) rounds of ammunition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 In my research, I'm finding different things from different web sites ...... A lot of the talk on other message boards like XDtalk.com, Uzitalk.com, Thehighroad.com, etc. sounds legit ...... But then again, I'm seeing many web-stores, and manufacturers that claim they will not ship High-Cap mags to states with restrictions, such as .... (and then some of them actually list the restricted states / cities) Here's another web-store with a "Restrictions List" http://www.magazine-gun.com/faq.asp Ohio - Cincinnati - Handguns Maximum 15 round capacity Ohio - Cincinnati - Rifles Maximum 10 round capacity Ohio - Cincinnati - Shotguns Maximum 5 round capacity Ohio - Cleveland - Maximum 20 round capacity Ohio - Dayton - Handguns Maximum 20 round capacity Ohio - Dayton - Rifles Maximum 10 round capacity Ohio - Dayton - Shotguns Maximum 6 round capacity Ohio - Dunlin - Maximum 10 round capacity Ohio - Shaker Heights - Maximum 10 round capacity Ohio - Toledo - Maximum 10 round capacity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Chris I did find something that said Columbus was now no longer restricted any further than state restrictions allow. So like you say there is different info out there based on where you look. Makes it confusing and makes a good argument for why it should be standardized to keep people from getting themselves in trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reshoot Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Come to Morgan county, we don't have any of those stink'n restrictions. But then we don't have much else either. Let's see . . . . 6 traffic lights in the entire county Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I thought the last update of the ccw laws got rid of any local laws (preemption)....giving state law the authority? Not to say the local cities took their laws off the books, but that they aren't legal laws...? http://www.buckeyefi...s.org/node/7583 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWeber Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Chris, Sarge, I think last year The Ohio State Legislators passed a law stating magazine limits anywhere in the state can't be more restrictive than state law allows. This was a Buckeye Firearms pushed legislation. Cincinnati has on it's books a 10 round limit. Up in till last year Top Gun Supply would not ship magazines above 10 rounds to a Cincinnati address. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost21 Posted January 22, 2013 Author Share Posted January 22, 2013 Thanks Guys! All the info has been very helpful! Im not traveling to Ohio myself ,but Wanting to check-up on any mag restrictions in the state. Aways can count on friends on BE.com! Thanks Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HHPD56 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 The O.R.C. 2923.11 is a definition section, not a prohibition... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussellM Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 (edited) Toledo cannot enforce the crazy gun laws they have in place [due] to a state decision awhile back. Edited January 22, 2013 by Flexmoney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvb Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 (edited) I found the following in my research (when researching taking title-2 firearms into OH)... 2923.11 defines "Dangerous Ordanance" (K) “Dangerous ordnance” means any of the following, except as provided in division (L) of this section: (1) Any automatic or sawed-off firearm, zip-gun, or ballistic knife; ... (5) Any firearm muffler or silencer; It also defines an "automatic firearm" as (E) “Automatic firearm” means any firearm designed or specially adapted to fire a succession of cartridges with a single function of the trigger. “Automatic firearm” also means any semi-automatic firearm designed or specially adapted to fire more than thirty-one cartridges without reloading, other than a firearm chambering only .22 caliber short, long, or long-rifle cartridges. So that's just the definitions.... now the code that makes them illegal is in section 2923.17 (A) No person shall knowingly acquire, have, carry, or use any dangerous ordnance. However, an exception is granted: © Division (A) of this section does not apply to: (5) Owners of dangerous ordnance registered in the national firearms registration and transfer record pursuant to the act of October 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 1229, 26 U.S.C. 5841, and any amendments or additions thereto or reenactments thereof, and regulations issued thereunder. So to me, this says that mags holding more than 30 rounds (except for .22s) are illegal unless the firearm is registered in the NFRTR (ie, you have your "class 3" tax stamp). This is how I determined I can take my registered/SBR'd 9mm AR w/ 32-round mags and silencer into OH (w/ ATF permission on a 5320.20, of course). I'm not a lawyer, so if someone understands differently let me know! I also understand pre-emption means the toledo/cincy/et-al bans no longer have weight. -rvb ps. here is the link to the code: http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2923 Edited April 1, 2013 by rvb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvb Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 (edited) Quick google I found the following tidbit: http://www.ar15.com/...&f=118&t=524265 One of my customers was prosecuted for this. It took about 3yrs and almost $15,000 in expenses to get his guns back and the charges dismissed. The only reason he wasn't convicted is because the 40rd mag was used in a registered SBR. so if you reeeaaallllllly want to use a > 30 round mag in your open gun, pay the $200 and register is as an AOW and carry a cheap foregrip and ducttape in your range bag. -rvb Edited April 1, 2013 by rvb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnote Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 (edited) So, traveling to the Ohio match in May, avoid entering Cincinnati with my limited gear in the back of the truck in case "Mr Murphy" shows up just in case some LEO isn't up to speed on new legislation? Edited April 1, 2013 by cnote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvb Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Nope, no restrictions... We are a free state. Very close to being a free state, but not true in regards to mag capacity. -rvb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMV Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Municipalities are now preempted from enacting any regulation of firearms. This was done by the state legislature. All local ordinances whether on the books or not are unenforceable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Miles Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 (edited) So, traveling to the Ohio match in May, avoid entering Cincinnati with my limited gear in the back of the truck in case "Mr Murphy" shows up. I keep telling you guys... it's MRS. MURPHY!! Murphy is a woman! Pat Edited April 2, 2013 by Pat Miles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillChunn Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Being an owner of an Olympic Arms 9mm carbine that accepts Glock magazines, if I use a 32 round mag in Ohio, it is a crime. But a 30 round 5.56 magazine in an AR-15 is legal. Those two 9mm bullets sure make a huge difference. BC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reshoot Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Being an owner of an Olympic Arms 9mm carbine that accepts Glock magazines, if I use a 32 round mag in Ohio, it is a crime. But a 30 round 5.56 magazine in an AR-15 is legal. Those two 9mm bullets sure make a huge difference. BC As I understand it, perfectly legal to possess that 32 round magazine, in Ohio. But, as soon as you put it in a gun, loaded or empty, you have broken the law. That is the way it was explained to me. Those last two rounds the only lethal ones???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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