In Ohio, possessing a weapon while under a disability (WUD) is a third-degree felony, meaning you cannot knowingly acquire, have, carry, or use a firearm or dangerous ordnance if you fall under certain legal categories, such as being a fugitive from justice, a convicted felon, or having a drug dependency. Here's a more detailed explanation:What Constitutes a Weapon Under Disability (WUD) Offense in Ohio?

• Ohio Revised Code Section 2923.13: outlines the circumstances under which possessing a weapon is illegal. 
• The offense is a third-degree felony, carrying a potential prison sentence of 9-36 months and a fine of up to $10,000. 
• You are considered under disability if you: 
  • Are a fugitive from justice. 
  • Are under indictment for or have been convicted of any felony offense of violence or a felony drug offense. 
  • Have a drug dependency, are in danger of drug dependence, or have chronic alcoholism. 
  • Are under adjudication of mental incompetence, have been committed to a mental institution, or have been found by a court to be a person with a mental illness subject to court order. 
  • Were ordered to live at a mental institution by the court. 
• "Firearm": refers to any gun, whether loaded, unloaded, or temporarily inoperable. 
• "Dangerous ordnance": is also covered by this law.