Posted: 8/29/2026 5:29:44 PM EDT
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From my research the application doesn't officially exist. Working with the great folks at the https://woodcountysheriff.com/ I put together the linked to application. There is no reason this application shouldn't be accepted in any other county for the SHALL ISSUE license. It's $50 for a lifetime license. Become a GOA member and you should be able to own suppressors without a Form 4 if you have this license. I turned in my Application Yesterday. DangerousOrdnanceBlank.pdf [https://adcofirearms.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/DangerousOrdnanceBlank.pdf]OH D.O. License 2923.18 Application[/url] ORC 2923.17 states: (A) No person shall knowingly acquire, have, carry, or use any dangerous ordnance. (C) Division (A) of this section does not apply to: (7) The holders of a license or temporary permit issued and in effect pursuant to section 2923.18 of the Revised Code, with respect to dangerous ordnance lawfully acquired, possessed, carried, or used for the purposes and in the manner specified in such license or permit. |
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Originally Posted By bigbore: From my research the application doesn't officially exist. Working with the great folks at the https://woodcountysheriff.com/ I put together the linked to application. There is no reason this application shouldn't be accepted in any other county for the SHALL ISSUE license. It's $50 for a lifetime license. Become a GOA member and you should be able to own suppressors without a Form 4 if you have this license. I turned in my Application Yesterday. OH D.O. License 2923.18 Application ORC 2923.17 states: (A) No person shall knowingly acquire, have, carry, or use any dangerous ordnance. (C) Division (A) of this section does not apply to: (7) The holders of a license or temporary permit issued and in effect pursuant to section 2923.18 of the Revised Code, with respect to dangerous ordnance lawfully acquired, possessed, carried, or used for the purposes and in the manner specified in such license or permit. Thanks. I have also never found a copy of the application. A lawyer in Columbus claimed to have copies of the app, but never responded to my inquiries. This is also all you need to use tannerite in ohio 100% legally. Ill have so submit this to my sheriff and see if theyll sign it. |
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Originally Posted By SGT-Fish: This is also all you need to use tannerite in ohio 100% legally. Yup but unfortunately ORC 1533.04 doesn't honor this exemption for hunting with a suppressor. State law for hunting will have to be changed if the NFRTR doesn't include suppressors in the future. https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-1533.04 |
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As usual, very nice work! As I live in Wood county, I'll be submitting this early next week. You working with the Sheriff works out well for me especially! Thanks for doing the ground work here! |
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Originally Posted By bookertbab: Says it is a temporary permit. How long did you say it was valid for? 2923.18 allows for a temporary permit, or a permanent license. The example I posted is the $50 license. |
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Originally Posted By Yojimbo: How are you guys answering those questions? My main thing would to have SBRs, SBS and suppressors for all lawful purposes in any lawfully allowed areas. Description - NFA Firearms Used - All places where legal and permitted Purpose- All legal reasons Competence - Expert having X years of experience handling and using NFA Firearms |
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Originally Posted By JKH62: I was issued a couple doing form #1's years ago. Detective at the local sheriff's dept said it was required along with a fed stamp. Guy was full of himself (and shit) but it was no cost to me. https://i.imgur.com/LuSJSpQ.jpg Nice. And just like Wood county, I bet there is no one still working there where those licenses were issued. |
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Originally Posted By bigbore: Nice. And just like Wood county, I bet there is no one still working there where those licenses were issued. Know it all detective told me that in addition to the long list of dangerous things they issued these to armored car guards and people that carried firearms. This was way before any CHL and my current CHL does not allow me to carry my loaded SBS in my vehicle, but the way my original permit is worded it technically does. Pretty sure all that staffing is gone but evertyime I called or went in person I got different answers each time. Just more stuff likely in a computer somewhere with my name on it. |
The WCSO started calling people today to pick up their Dangerous Ordnance License.  Here is the Application |
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Originally Posted By bigbore: The WCSO started calling people today to pick up their Dangerous Ordnance License. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/12678/signeddol-3828259.jpg Here is the Application I know that sheriff! He taught DARE when I was in Jr. High. |
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Originally Posted By vanrichten: The application that you posted specifies Wood county. Could that same one be used even in another/Franklin county? White out Wood and put in Franklin. The ORC dictates what's on the application. There is no reason that wouldn't be accepted in other counties. |
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Originally Posted By bigbore: White out Wood and put in Franklin. The ORC dictates what's on the application. There is no reason that wouldn't be accepted in other counties. Yeah im about to make a Fairfield county version and send it to them. This would be a great CYA for lots of things |
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Originally Posted By bigbore: White out Wood and put in Franklin. The ORC dictates what's on the application. There is no reason that wouldn't be accepted in other counties.  Franklin county makes it such a pain. I'm guessing the same place to drop off CCW apps.
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Originally Posted By vanrichten: It's to get a suppressor on a 4473 without doing a Form 4. If you are a member of GOA. Originally Posted By vanrichten: Originally Posted By NightFox: What is the purpose of getting this license? I'm not quite following. Hmm ok. Why does one need to be a GOA member? |
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Originally Posted By NightFox: Hmm ok. Why does one need to be a GOA member?  https://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_5/2853946_Federal-Court-Strikes-Down-NFA-Registration-on-untaxed-firearms.html |
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Originally Posted By D_Man: Sounds like you have some light reading ahead of you. https://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_5/2853946_Federal-Court-Strikes-Down-NFA-Registration-on-untaxed-firearms.html Originally Posted By D_Man: Originally Posted By NightFox: Hmm ok. Why does one need to be a GOA member? https://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_5/2853946_Federal-Court-Strikes-Down-NFA-Registration-on-untaxed-firearms.html Originally Posted By bigbore: To become one of the plaintiffs I am aware of the ruling, but how being a member of GOA makes a difference? What does being a plaintiff have to do with it? |
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Originally Posted By NightFox: I am aware of the ruling, but how being a member of GOA makes a difference? What does being a plaintiff have to do with it? The GOA, on behalf of its members, is a plaintiff in the case. So one of the ways to have it apply to you is to be a GOA member. |
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And the OH DOL is because here in Ohio suppressors and short barrels are classified as dangerous ordnance and currently can only be possessed if you have a federal form 4/1 or the DOL. Some states don't have that requirement, so they can do the 4473 only. We just have this extra hoop which thanks to bigbore we now know about. |
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Originally Posted By CavVet: I don't see in the orc where you just apply to your own county. Concealed can be your county or adjacent county. Why can't everybody apply in Wood? It literally says in the first line of ORC 2923.18. Upon application to the sheriff of the county or safety director or police chief of the municipality where the applicant resides or has the applicant's principal place of business |
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