The unique year of 2020, along with its many lifestyle changes, also saw a major increase in the number of concealed carry handgun licenses issued in Ohio.

“The number of new licenses issued hit 96,892—the third-highest in the 16-year-old program,” said Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost in his annual report on concealed carry in the state.

“Eighty-five of Ohio’s 88 county sheriffs issued more licenses…