  Using self-consistent, physically motivated models, we investigate the X-ray
obscuration in 19 Type 2 [OIII] 5007 \AA\ selected AGN, 9 of which are local
Seyfert 2 galaxies and 10 of which are Type 2 quasar candidates. We derive
reliable line-of-sight and global column densities for these objects, which is
the first time this has been reported for an AGN sample; 4 AGN have
significantly different global and line-of-sight column densities. Five sources
are heavily obscured to Compton-thick. We comment on interesting sources
revealed by our spectral modeling, including a candidate ``naked'' Sy2. After
correcting for absorption, we find that the ratio of the rest-frame, 2-10 keV
luminosity (L$_{\rm 2-10keV,in}$) to L$_{\rm [OIII]}$ is 1.54 $\pm$ 0.49 dex
which is essentially identical to the mean Type 1 AGN value. The Fe K$\alpha$
luminosity is significantly correlated with L$_{\rm [OIII]}$, but with
substantial scatter. Finally, we do not find a trend between L$_{\rm
2-10keV,in}$ and global or line-of-sight column density, between column density
and redshift, between column density and scattering fraction or between
scattering fraction and redshift.
