Found this today, man, doing this legal research really takes me back to my college law classes, I really miss this stuff. Anyway, here's some research, please remember I am not a lawyer and this is simply my interpretation using publicly available information, please consult an attorney for any assistance. (Putting the full disclaimer since if you google Ohio open carry preemption OR is first....) In Ohioans for Concealed Carry(OFCC) v, Clyde the county court ruled in favor of Clyde. OFCC appealed While in appeal review the state enacted 2006 Sub.H.B. No. 347, creating R.C. 9.68 which further explained the rights of Ohio citizens. Appeals course therefore overturned the lower court ruling that the ordinance was in direct conflict with Ohio constitution. Clyde appealed to Ohio Supreme court. By a vote of 4-3 the Supreme Court affirmed the appellate decision. Supreme Court Ruling Full summery available here http://www.sconet.state.oh.us/rod/docs/pdf/0/2008/2008-ohio-4605.pdf Yes it's raining, so I got bored when I couldn't ride.