My experience carrying in Ohio.

[Bigtanker]

Last weekend, I packed up my family and headed to Great Wolf Lodge in Sandusky. We made a stop in Toledo for the kids to spend some time on a trampoline first. We stayed in a local hotel that night and headed to The Lodge Sunday morning. Left Monday afternoon.

I did my research first and was aware of the duty to inform, signs hold the weight of the law and the alcohol rule (no drinking in an establishment that serves it while carrying.) Really the only thing I did different than at home was drive past the front door of the business before going in so I could see if they had any "no gun" signs posted.

The Lodge was the only place I went to that had the signs. Everywhere else allowed guns. This included several restaurants, the first hotel, gas stations and retail shops.

I didn't drink and didn't get stopped by any po-po's so I had no issues. I did unload and store my EDC while walking into the Lodge as I didn't want to leave it in my vehicle.

BTW, the Lodge was fantastic. We got a free room upgrade for no reason. The kids had a log cabin with bunk beds and a TV in our room. The staff was really friendly and the water park was awesome.

 

[Gluemanz28]

Sounds like a great family trip. I just have one question. Did you wear your Hillbilly Porch wife beater while tubing on the lazy river?

 

[Bigtanker]

Sounds like a great family trip. I just have one question. Did you wear your Hillbilly Porch wife beater while tubing on the lazy river?

Nope. Nothing but my speedo and a smile.

 

[youngda9]

I did the exact same thing last weekend...we went to Khalahari this time instead of the GWL. Khalahari has posted signs at all of their entrances as well. The buffet was Outstanding!

 

[Maximinus Thrax]

The no gun signs aren't nearly as much of an issue as I first thought they would be when I moved to Ohio. I've spotted a few here and there but they're generally in places I don't frequent anyway so it doesn't bother me.

The biggest issue I have now is the required training prior to getting my Ohio CCW. OC is legal without it but my wife and I will still be complying and applying as soon as we are eligible to do so.

 

[voidsherpa]

...the alcohol rule (no drinking in an establishment that serves it while carrying.)

I thought it applied to having alcohol in your system outside of your home, not just establishments that serve liquor.

 

[CPT Nervous]

Glad you survived.

 

[Bigtanker]

I thought it applied to having alcohol in your system outside of your home, not just establishments that serve liquor.

I didn't look into the particulars that hard because I knew I wouldn't be drinking while on our trip. Once in a while, 1 beer can give me a horrible migraine and I won't take that chance when I'm away from home or doing important things with my family.

 

[cosermann]

So, you're saying the lodge, that had no-gun signs, was fantastic?

 

[Bigtanker]

So, you're saying the lodge, that had no-gun signs, was fantastic?

That's what I said. My kids had the time of their lives. Besides, it's not like I can carry my gun in the pool with me.

 

[mott]

I took the family there a few months ago. My kids still talk about it all the time and constantly bug me to go back.

 

[daddymikey1975]

That's what I said. My kids had the time of their lives. Besides, it's not like I can carry my gun in the pool with me.

Dude, seriously... You can. Owb in a paddle holster hanging on the speedo lol

 

[Nam1911]

thunderwear and a pair of swim trunks. Put the gun in a ziplock bag. Makes you look happy