AUSTINTOWN, Ohio - Governor John Kasich is expected to sign a bill in to law that would allow Ohioans with a concealed carry permit to take them in to bars and restaurants that serve alcohol.

But opponents fear it will set a dangerous precedent.  Michelle Burchett, a manager at Bill's Place of Mahoning Avenue believes that guns and alcohol don't mix, "My thoughts are that it is just asking for trouble, and I think that it is pretty ironic that you can bring a gun in to a bar, but you can't smoke in a bar.  It's unbelievable."

House Bill 45 makes it clear that concealed carry permit owners who want to take their hidden weapon in to a business that serves alcohol must agree not to drink in the bar or restaurant.  But some argue that won't stop them from having a drink at home or at a party before heading out.  

Boardman Township Police Chief Jack Nichols says he's not concerned about anyone who has taken the time to get a conceal carry permit, "It seems like the folks that go through the trouble to obtain the permit they're law abiding citizens.  And the people who are the bad people who are going to cause problems aren't going to get a permit anyhow.  They're going to carry a gun wherever they want to carry it."

State Senator Joe Schiavoni, a Democrat in the 33rd District says despite the new law bar and restaurant owner still have a choice about whether they will allow weapons in to their business.  They would just need to post a sign at the entrance of their establishment saying no weapons are permitted on the premises, because that is their right under the law.