What about other states that offer non-resident licenses?

Non-resident licenses can be obtained by mail, but your training must take place in Arizona, and it's from the class instructor that you then receive the signed certificate that must be mailed with the application and fingerprints.

Arizona itself, is already covered by Ohio.

The Arizona non-resident license is valid in the following states, beyond what Ohio offers:
AL, GA, LA, MS, PA, TX

These can be covered by the more easily obtained non-resident licenses discussed in this article.

Will allow application by mail, but you have to go there to pick up the license.

Idaho itself, is already covered by Ohio.

The Idaho non-resident license is valid in the following states, beyond what Ohio offers:
GA, LA, PA, TX

These can be covered by the more easily obtained non-resident licenses discussed in this article.

Non-resident licenses appear to be available only to owners of businesses located in Indiana.

Indiana itself, is already covered by Ohio.

The Indiana non-resident license is valid in the following states, beyond what Ohio offers:
AL, GA, LA, MS, ND, PA, TX

These can be covered by the more easily obtained non-resident licenses discussed in this article.

Cannot be applied for by mail, and is only valid for one year. You must be LEO or demonstrate a particular need.

Iowa itself does not honor licenses from any other state.

The Iowa non-resident license is valid in the following states, beyond what Ohio offers:
IA, TX

If you want IA, this non-resident license is your only option.

Non-resident licenses cannot be obtained by mail, and you must show cause for fear (with police reports, etc.) Nearly impossible to obtain.

Maryland itself does not honor licenses from any other state.

The Maryland non-resident license is valid in the following states, beyond what Ohio offers:
MD, TX

If you want MD, this non-resident license is your only option.

Applicants must appear in person at the Firearms Records Bureau, Criminal History Systems Board, in Chelsea, MA. This license is expensive ($100 per year!) There's a ton of paperwork, and first-time applicants for a non-resident license must receive training from a Mass-certified instructor. Your firearm must be registered with the state (or there's a mandatory 1-year minimum prison sentence.) You would also need a separate Massachusetts Firearms ID card just to buy or possess even a single round of ammunition within the state. Issuance is discretionary, and restrictions may be applied that will limit whether you can ultimately carry the handgun for self defense, or merely for Target/Hunting, Sporting, Employment, or other specific purposes.

Massachusetts itself does not honor licenses from any other state.

The Massachusetts non-resident license is valid in the following states, beyond what Ohio offers:
MA, TX

If you want MA, this non-resident license is your only option.

Non-resident licenses cannot be obtained by mail. You can apply with any sheriff, but must do so in person.

Minnesota itself, is already covered by Ohio.

The Minnesota non-resident license is valid in the following states, beyond what Ohio offers:
LA, MS

These can be covered by the more easily obtained non-resident licenses discussed in this article.

Non-resident licenses cannot be obtained by mail. You can apply with any sheriff, but must do so in person. You must take their CCDW class, and the class must be taken in Nevada. The cost of the application for license does NOT include the cost for this class.

Nevada itself is already covered by Ohio.

The Nevada non-resident license is valid in the following states, beyond what Ohio offers:
LA, TX

These can be covered by the more easily obtained non-resident licenses discussed in this article.

Non-resident licenses cannot be obtained by mail. This state makes obtaining a non-resident license extremely difficult, and New Jersey's firearms laws are hideous and confusing.

New Jersey itself does not honor licenses from any other state.

The New Jersey non-resident license is valid in the following states, beyond what Ohio offers:
NJ, TX

If you want NJ, this non-resident license is your only option - though it's so unlikely you'd be issued one anyway.

Non-resident licenses cannot be obtained by mail, and training must come from a North Dakota certified instructor.

North Dakota itself honors licenses from the following states:
AL, AK, AR, AZ, CO, DE, FL, ID, IN, KY, LA, MI, MO, MT, NE, NH, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, WV

The North Dakota non-resident license is valid in the following states, beyond what Ohio offers:
AL, LA, PA, TX

These can be covered by the more easily obtained non-resident licenses discussed in this article.

Will only issue non-resident licenses to residents of adjacent states (Washington, California, Idaho and Nevada.)

Oregon itself does not honor licenses from any other state.

The Oregon non-resident license is valid in the following states, beyond what Ohio offers:
OR

If you wanted OR, this non-resident license would be the only option. However, as Ohio is not adjacent to OR, this license is expressly not available to an Ohio resident.

Issuance is discretionary ("may issue"), and there are inconsistencies between Attorney General and Licensing Authority requirements. Your local Police Chief needs to co-sign your application, and you have to go there to Rhode Island to pick up the license.

Rhode Island itself does not honor licenses from any other state.

The Rhode Island non-resident license is valid in the following states, beyond what Ohio offers:
RI, TX

If you want RI, this non-resident license is your only option.

Readily available to non-residents who own property in South Carolina, but non-property owners must "show a need".

South Carolina itself, is already covered by Ohio.

The South Carolina non-resident license is valid in the following states, beyond what Ohio offers:
LA, MT, TX

These can be covered by the more easily obtained non-resident licenses discussed in this article.

You must be employed within Tennessee, and you must also have a valid license from another state.

Tennessee itself, is already covered by Ohio.

The Tennessee non-resident license is valid in the following states, beyond what Ohio offers:
AL, GA, LA, MS, NH, NV, PA, TX

These can be covered by the more easily obtained non-resident licenses discussed in this article. Additionally, Tennessee does not issue non-resident licenses to residents of states which have reciprocity with Tennessee (such as Ohio.) This license therefore, is expressly not available to an Ohio resident.

Non-residents must first obtain a Texas ID, and have a safety class given by a Texas-certified firearms instructor. Additionally, Texas also has a reciprocity clause. Like Tennessee, Texas does not issue non-resident licenses to residents of states which have reciprocity with Texas. However, since Ohio does NOT have reciprocity with Texas, you would be able to apply for this, if you felt the need to.

Texas itself honors licenses from the following states:
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NY, NM,NV, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VA, WA, WY

The Texas non-resident license is valid in the following states, beyond what Ohio offers:
AL, GA, LA, MS, PA, TX

These can be covered by the more easily obtained non-resident licenses discussed in this article.

Although the entire process can be handled by mail, you must have training by a Utah-certified firearms instructor, and you'll need 2 letters of character reference, from non-family members (among other things.)

Utah itself, is already covered by Ohio.

The Utah non-resident license is valid in the following states, beyond what Ohio offers:
AL, GA, LA, MS, PA, TX

These can be covered by the more easily obtained non-resident licenses discussed in this article.

Utah is considering no longer accepting training from Utah-certified instructors who do not live in Utah, when processing applications for non-resident carry licenses. Some students of these instructors are not getting familiar enough with UTAH carry laws, and some of those students are getting themselves into trouble when they travel to Utah.

LEARN THE LAWS OF THE STATES YOU WILL BE VISITING, BEFORE ENTERING. THEIR LAWS APPLY WITHIN THEIR BORDERS.

The entire process can be completed by mail.

Virginia itself, is already covered by Ohio.

The Virginia non-resident license is valid in the following states, beyond what Ohio offers:
LA, PA, TX

These can be covered by the more easily obtained non-resident licenses discussed in this article.

Non-resident licenses cannot be obtained by mail.

Washington itself, is already covered by Ohio.

The Washington non-resident license is valid in the following states, beyond what Ohio offers:
LA, MS, TX

These can be covered by the more easily obtained non-resident licenses discussed in this article.