Re: Polling place in a church carry question.
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Originally Posted by
punxsutawneypete
However, Ohio specifically outlaws carrying a firearm in church unless the pastor consents.
Seriously?
In how many denominations does the preacher have no special authority within the congregation?
Does it specifically say 'pastor', or does a congregation that eschews that terminology have no recourse?
That sounds like an easy law to challenge.
Re: Polling place in a church carry question.
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Originally Posted by
jcourson
Seriously?
In how many denominations does the preacher have no special authority within the congregation?
Does it specifically say 'pastor', or does a congregation that eschews that terminology have no recourse?
That sounds like an easy law to challenge.
It would seem to be for the governing body or authorized representative to decide.
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29 ORC 2923.126 Duties of licensed individual.
(B) A valid concealed handgun license does not authorize the licensee to carry a concealed handgun in any manner prohibited under division (B) of section 2923.12 of the Revised Code or in any manner prohibited under section 2923.16 of the Revised Code. A valid license does not authorize the licensee to carry a concealed handgun into any of the following places:
(6) Any church, synagogue, mosque, or other place of worship, unless the church, synagogue, mosque, or other place of worship posts or permits otherwise;