COLUMBUS, Ohio - On its way to Governor Mike Dewine's desk is a bill that would allow people in the state of Ohio to carry a concealed handgun without a permit.

After passing through the Ohio Senate in December, the bill amended by the House of Representatives Wednesday afternoon, the senate concurring with those changes.

Local police are well aware of the bill, some telling 21 News they have concerns

"I believe everyone is going to be asked - Are you carrying a weapon? - that's one of the bigger changes they're going to see.", said John Norman, Girard Police chief.

The proposed legislation wouldn't require a carrier to disclose they're armed at a traffic stop.

Norman, who's been a firearms instructor for years believes there is a responsibility with carrying a firearm.

"If you're going to take a gun and arm yourself - How do you use that gun? How it works?", he added.

John Marshall, a captain with the Nile Police Department elaborating on that point

"To give someone the right to conceal carry a gun, without at least some requirement of education or training...doesn't seem like it's the most practical application of that constitutional right.", Marshall added.

While some jurisdictions weren't in favor of the bill, Austintown lieutenant Tom Collins says they're already accustomed to the change

"We're so used to dealing with individuals who have firearms, multiple firearms, that it's an unfortunate, normal course of business.". Collins concluded.