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I was just in Ohio this past weekend. At a general store that sold alcohol was a posting that warned that carrying a firearm in an establishment that sold alcohol was illegal. So since many gas stations sell alcohol, leaving ones firearm in the central console may make sense in certain situations.
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I am an Ohio resident and member of OFCC and wanted to clarify the above statement.
The sign referenced above is a standard sign for any establishment that sells alcohol in the state of Ohio. The wording on the signs says in part: “If you are carrying a weapon in this establishment you
may be committing a felony”. It does not prohibit carry of a firearm inside. Ohio law only has restrictions on carrying a weapon inside an establishment that has consumption of alcohol on premises. With the recent passage of Ohio SB17 (which will be signed by the Governor 6/30/11) this law will change to allow CCW inside establishments that serve alcohol for on site consumption.
Based on the above, the victim that defended himself could have legally carried his weapon inside the gas station.
Another point… This incident began inside the gas station when the OP went inside to pay cash for his gas. The BG’s approached him inside and pretended to know him by calling him by a different name (common ploy). The BG then followed the OP outside engaging in casual conversation asking if he (the OP) could give him and his BG buddy a ride. The video show what happened after that.