Rule 109:2-17-03 | Application and Certification.
(A) A person that desires to lawfully carry a firearm while on duty as a fire investigator shall file an application with the executive director that includes all of the following:
(1) Whether the application is to carry a (a) handgun; (b) a rifle and carbine; or (c) both a handgun and a rifle and carbine.
(2) Evidence of all of the following:
(a) The person is a fire investigator.
(b) A written statement from the fire investigator's applicable entity that may provide authorization under division (A)(1) of section 109.774 of the Revised Code, that if certified the person would have authorization to carry the applicable firearm while on duty.
(c) Satisfaction of the minimum training requirements for the applicable firearm, under rule 109:2-17-02 of the Administrative Code.
(d) A written acknowledgement that the person understands the requirements under section 109.801 of the Revised Code to successfully complete each year a firearms requalification program, and the prohibition on carrying a firearm while on duty if the person fails to successfully requalify.
(B) The executive director may issue a certificate of completion to a person who shows satisfactory evidence of compliance with paragraph (A) of this rule.
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