jeffro Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 tl;dr CCW at Ohio state fair? Taking the lady this evening and was wondering if anyone has had any experience with carrying at the Ohio State Fair. They make you go through metal detectors so i suspect there will be some sort of confrontation at the gates. Googling only yields me outdated information and e-lawyers. Anyone been recently? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 They wouldn't let me in with a pocket knife so I chunked it in the trash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 They wouldn't let me in with a pocket knife so I chunked it in the trash. What?! No Puerto Rican Express card? I mean knife?! Well, if I can't "charge" it, I don't have the money to go... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 It all depends on who owns the property. If the Fair Board claims that they own the grounds (or lease it), that is now a legal gray area. As owners or lease holders, they have the ability to control activity on the property. Since it's a state fair it may be different. It should be posted either way though. I was there last week and carried but I'm a LEO so it's a little different. I didn't notice any signs though but I wasn't necessarily looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 What?! No Puerto Rican Express card? I mean knife?! Well, if I can't "charge" it, I don't have the money to go... Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwohio Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 Went on Friday, they have 'Staties' at the metal detectors.....I would assume it's a 'no' but I would call OSHP to confirm..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 Went on Friday, they have 'Staties' at the metal detectors.....I would assume it's a 'no' but I would call OSHP to confirm..... Troopers are contracted to work the fair as security since their academy is right there. Best bet would be to call the fair number. 888-OHO-EXPO (888-646-3976) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 You won't make it past the metal detector. Last year they wouldn't let me bring in my spyderco knife. I had to walk back to my fucking car. I highly doubt they will let you in with a handgun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verse Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 You won't make it past the metal detector. Last year they wouldn't let me bring in my spyderco knife. I had to walk back to my fucking car. I highly doubt they will let you in with a handgun. They've always let me carry my knife inside. I believe you can carry, but I'm not a lawyer and haven't cared enough to try myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1fast5gp Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 You can carry at the Ohio State Fair as long as it is concealed and you have a CHL. You just can not enter any buildings with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 They've always let me carry my knife inside. I believe you can carry, but I'm not a lawyer and haven't cared enough to try myself. They must of had a bad day when I came through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted July 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 Welp im not even gonna try. Gonna leave the knife in the car too. Damn feels bad man. My anxiety levels are going to be through the roof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 Welp im not even gonna try. Gonna leave the knife in the car too. Damn feels bad man. My anxiety levels are going to be through the roof. Don't go to the fair. There is no need to feel that way. No bueno man :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted July 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 Don't go to the fair. There is no need to feel that way. No bueno man :/ Only going because the missus wants to go. Gotta keep SWMBO happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverMaker Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 You going to the Dublin Irish Festival next weekend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted July 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 You going to the Dublin Irish Festival next weekend? Deets? Were headed to cincy for some cabrewing on Friday evening and wont be returning until sunday morning most likely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 Welp im not even gonna try. Gonna leave the knife in the car too. Damn feels bad man. My anxiety levels are going to be through the roof. Its the state fair, not the Gaza strip... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1fast5gp Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 Welp im not even gonna try. Gonna leave the knife in the car too. Damn feels bad man. My anxiety levels are going to be through the roof. Then why go? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverMaker Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 Deets? Were headed to cincy for some cabrewing on Friday evening and wont be returning until sunday morning most likely. it's pretty big. goes from Fri through 9pm Sunday. But you might be busy Sunday evening! http://dublinirishfestival.org/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 Welp im not even gonna try. Gonna leave the knife in the car too. Damn feels bad man. My anxiety levels are going to be through the roof. No offense but it must suck to live in fear to where your anxiety is that bad without some form of weapon on you. I don't understand that kind of thought process. Unless you're just kidding. I mean if they are metal detecting everyone doesn't that imply nobody will have a gun in there which means if you got in some sort of confrontation all it could end up is coming to blows? Unless you fear putting up your dukes??? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 No offense but it must suck to live in fear to where your anxiety is that bad without some form of weapon on you. I don't understand that kind of thought process. Unless you're just kidding. I mean if they are metal detecting everyone doesn't that imply nobody will have a gun in there which means if you got in some sort of confrontation all it could end up is coming to blows? Unless you fear putting up your dukes??? Chad, you're assuming it's the people at the Fair that he finds scary. Don't forget, there's all those terrifying farm animals that could get loose. http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/emoticons/ChainGun-1.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 You can carry at the Ohio State Fair as long as it is concealed and you have a CHL. You just can not enter any buildings with it. Correct. When you walk through the metal detector you give the officer you CHL and he will tell you to not go in any buildings. There are some ghetto as people at the state fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 Chad, you're assuming it's the people at the Fair that he finds scary. Don't forget, there's all those terrifying farm animals that could get loose. http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/emoticons/ChainGun-1.gif Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted July 29, 2014 Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 Its the state fair, not the Gaza strip... "It's a movie theater..." "It's a high school..." "It's an elementary school..." "It's a university..." Oh, wait... I mean if they are metal detecting everyone doesn't that imply nobody will have a gun in there which means if you got in some sort of confrontation all it could end up is coming to blows? Yup. That always works. Nothing to worry about with metal detectors around to save your life. Chad, you're assuming it's the people at the Fair that he finds scary. Don't forget, there's all those terrifying farm animals that could get loose. http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/emoticons/ChainGun-1.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted July 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 Follow up: My anxiety is something I have been having issues with for the last few years. It is something I cannot control. Large crowds give it to me and there's nothing I can do about it. Maybe I should stop watching mainstream media. Fortunately the place was pretty dead tonight. Although I went unarmed, I asked the OHP working the gates if ccw was permitted. He said yes so long as you stay out of the buildings. So there's that in case anyone else was wondering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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