Q: Can I buy and carry a gun in Ohio if I've been convicted of a felony OVI?
In 2012 I received a felony DUI In Ohio I'm about ready to be off probation. I've only ever been in trouble for past duii's and nothing more. Nothing violent at all. I've been sober now for 2 and half years and want to get a gun for protection. Do you think I may be able to eventually own a gun?
A: ORC 2923.13(4) - a "chronic alcoholic" cannot possess a firearm in Ohio. You don't want to fight it out with the prosecutor over whether or not you are a "chronic alcoholic" as multiple DUI convictions will almost certainly convince a court that you are.
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