I'm too tired to get much into this right now and if I am not totally clear, I apologize. 1) This good become a shit storm thread. OC (open carry) vs CC (concelaed) can be very touchy. There have been other threads concerning this. Check the firearms thread. 2)Yes, OC is legal in Ohio, with restrictions. 3) OC into a car, or motorcylce considerds it concealed and a permit is required. even having a loaded magazine makes it loaded so even if they are separated its considered loaded and a permit is required. 4) you can argue pros and cons all day. Tactical advantage or deterrent. 5) I OC and CC depending on the situation. I prefer OWB becuase it is more comfortable and easier to draw from. 6)I foget what I was going to put here. 7)go through the firearms thread and read the information sticky. I think I have some info in there about the legality and ORCs. If not, I know they are in threads somewhere. If you want them and someone doeans't beat me to them, I'll get them later. Maybe in 8 hours after I wake up from bed. 8)I have OC'd in home depot, walmart, stacy's restaraunt in Newark (no alcohol) fast food joints, gun stores, etc. I have also cc'd in the same. 9)ill come back later and see what other info ppl have posted. most here are pretty knowledgeable. 10) the end