So I was driving to Cleveland this week and decided to take my handgun with me now that the reciprocity agreement is in effect with Ohio. I did my research and was ready to roll.
While led driving into Ohio via US 24 I failed to notice that I had entered OH and that the speed trap was set. Funny how the speed limit in Indiana and all but 15 miles of 24 in OH has a speed limit of 70 while the first few miles after crossing the border the limit drops to 65. A-holes.
Anyway, I got caught going 80 in the 65 and was pulled over by an Ohio state trooper. He came up to the rear of the car and looked around , then approached the passengers side. I could see his hand on his gun as he leaned down and asked me to open the window.
He he asked for my license and registration and I told him where they were and that I would be getting them. As I was doing so I mentioned that I was an Indiana resident, with a LTCH and a handgun in my bag on the passenger seat. I said I had checked the laws before brining it and remembered that I was required to inform him.
He he said that was true and that it was just recently that we were able to carry there "because we aren't required to shoot in front of a certified trainer to get our Indiana license."
he proceeded to give me a ticket but when he came back he asked me what I carried and we had a nice, friendly conversation. He said he was a second amendment supporter and thought it was good that more people were carrying.
Seemed like a nice guy. Too bad he wasn't noce enough to let me out of their bull crap speed trap.
I know, cool story bro. But I though someone might be interested that at least some of the state troopers are up to speed on the new law.
While led driving into Ohio via US 24 I failed to notice that I had entered OH and that the speed trap was set. Funny how the speed limit in Indiana and all but 15 miles of 24 in OH has a speed limit of 70 while the first few miles after crossing the border the limit drops to 65. A-holes.
Anyway, I got caught going 80 in the 65 and was pulled over by an Ohio state trooper. He came up to the rear of the car and looked around , then approached the passengers side. I could see his hand on his gun as he leaned down and asked me to open the window.
He he asked for my license and registration and I told him where they were and that I would be getting them. As I was doing so I mentioned that I was an Indiana resident, with a LTCH and a handgun in my bag on the passenger seat. I said I had checked the laws before brining it and remembered that I was required to inform him.
He he said that was true and that it was just recently that we were able to carry there "because we aren't required to shoot in front of a certified trainer to get our Indiana license."
he proceeded to give me a ticket but when he came back he asked me what I carried and we had a nice, friendly conversation. He said he was a second amendment supporter and thought it was good that more people were carrying.
Seemed like a nice guy. Too bad he wasn't noce enough to let me out of their bull crap speed trap.
I know, cool story bro. But I though someone might be interested that at least some of the state troopers are up to speed on the new law.
