The state's new concealed weapons law takes effect today but Jefferson County residents will have to wait until Monday.

Jefferson County Sheriff Fred Abdalla says the department had to purchase a special machine to take the pictures for the permit first.

He says the county's official day starts Monday morning.

Concealed-carry permits are open to Ohio residents age 21 and

older who have lived in the state for at least 45 days. Applicants

must undergo a background check, be fingerprinted and have

completed at least 12 hours of safety training, including two hours

of shooting practice, in the past three years.

Authorities say 100-thousand people are expected to apply for

concealed weapons permits in the next six month.

The applicants also must pay a 45-dollar fee to Ohio's county

sheriffs to get the permits.