The bill amends several sections of the Revised Code to allow individuals aged eighteen to twenty-one to purchase handguns from federally licensed firearms dealers, a change from previous restrictions. Key modifications include the insertion of the definition of "federally licensed firearms dealer" in section 2923.21, which clarifies the legal framework for handgun sales to this age group. While the bill permits these sales, it maintains existing prohibitions on selling firearms to individuals under eighteen and handguns to those under twenty-one, with exceptions for lawful activities such as hunting or educational purposes.

Additionally, the bill specifies that law enforcement officers and active duty military members with approved firearms training are exempt from certain restrictions on handgun purchases. It updates legal language, replacing "council" with "commission" in reference to Ohio peace officer training, and introduces new definitions related to criminal offenses and custodial agencies. The bill establishes penalties for violations, including felony charges for improperly furnishing firearms to minors and misdemeanors for underage handgun purchases, while also repealing several existing sections to streamline the legal framework.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 2151.022, 2152.02, 2152.16, 2923.21, 2923.211, 2930.01