Utah Vs Ohio highlights

VALIDITY

Utah CCW permit is valid for 5 years, renewals are 10-15 dollars and issued for 5 additional years. 

Ohio CCW permit is valid for 5 years, renewals are 50.00 and issued for 5 additional years.

TRAINING REQUIRED

Utah CCW class is 4-5 hours long. 

Ohio CCW class is 12 hours long.

INSTRUCTOR TRAINING

Utah instructor training certification requires extensive background screening, the NRA Basic Pistol Certification and a State Instructor Certification Course taught in the State of Utah that includes testing and  recurrent training.

Ohio instructor training requires the NRA Basic Pistol Certification. 

CONFIDENTIALITY

Utah CCW permit is classified (not disclosed to anyone)

Ohio CCW permit links to State registrations and the press

RECIPROCITY

Ohio CCW permit is recognized in 26 States, with written agreements with Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Idaho,  Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming, Ohio Attorney General website-6/4/10  http://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/files/Publications/Publications-for-Law-Enforcement/Concealed-Carry-Publications/Concealed-Carry

Utah CCW permit is recognized in 33 States, with written agreements with the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Texas, Washington State, West Virginia.  In addition, the following states recognize the Utah concealed firearm permit as well: Arizona, Delaware, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Wiscomsin, Wyoming.  Utah Concealed Carry Reciprocity Agreement

CARRY IN THE STATE Ohio CCW permit allows you to carry in the State of Utah through a written reciprocal agreement.

Utah CCW permit allows you to carry in the State of Ohio through a written reciprocal agreement. 

Please be aware that some States' permits have limits of residence.