The Preemption of Firearm Regulations in Ohio: O.R.C. 9.68
By Mitchell J. Kozik
Publication Date
September 30, 2025
Abstract
Without a firearm preemption law, Ohioans faced a confusing patchwork of gun regulations that varied from city to city. Seeking uniformity, the Ohio General Assembly enacted R.C. 9.68 in 2007, which preempts municipal firearm ordinances. This note examines the origins of R.C. 9.68, its amendments in 2019, 2022, and 2025, and the legal challenges it has faced.
Recommended Citation
Mitchell J. Kozik, The Preemption of Firearm Regulations in Ohio: O.R.C. 9.68 (Firearms Rsch. Ctr., Working Paper No. 2025-8).
