Oregon Concealed Carry Permit Information

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Concealed Permit:
Shall Issue to Residents and May Issue Non-Resident*

Oregon Revised Statutes 166.291
(8) The county sheriff may waive the residency requirement in subsection (1)(c) of this section for a resident of a contiguous state who has a compelling business interest or other legitimate demonstrated need.

 

Example Resident Permit:

Oregon Example Resident Permit

Issuing Authority:

Oregon State Police

Out Of State Permit Issue:
Oregon will only issue permits to people who are residents of states that border Oregon. Those states are Washington, California, Idaho and Nevada. A non resident from the states listed can go to any sheriff in Oregon and apply.

NICS check:
Yes

Permit Valid For:
Permits are valid for four years.

Permit Issued Timeline:
Permit shall be issued within 45 days of application.

Cost:
$50 for the Sheriff’s department plus
$15 to the Oregon State Police for the background check.

Renewal: $50 for the Sheriff’s department.

Requirements:
1. Citizen of the US or legal resident alien with at least 6 months continuous residency.
2. 21 or older.
3. Not a convicted felon.
4. Not convicted or found guilty of a misdemeanor.
5. No outstanding warrants for your arrest or free on any form of pretrial release.
6. Demonstrates competence with a handgun per ORS 166.291(f).

Required Documents:
1. 2 pieces of current identification, one of which must bear photo of applicant.
2. Completed application (done at county Sheriff’s offices).
3. The sheriff shall finger print and photograph the applicant.

Renewal Information:
A concealed handgun license is renewable by repeating the procedures set out in “Requirements” and “Required Documents” sections above, except for the requirement to submit fingerprints and provide character references.

Change of Address:

Informing Law Enforcement of Carry:

Automobile carry:
Loaded firearms must be carried in plain view or securely encased in the trunk or storage compartment.

Places off-limits when carrying:
It is unlawful to possess a firearm loaded or unloaded in a public building. “Public building” means a hospital, capitol building, a public or private school, college or university, a courthouse, city hall, or residence of any state official and the grounds adjacent to each such building. This restriction does not apply to individuals licensed under Oregon law to carry concealed weapons.

Alcohol and Drugs:
Waiting For Information. As always, alcohol/drugs don’t mix with firearms. That’s a pretty simple rule of thumb.

Deadly Force / Castle Doctrine:
Oregon is a Castle Doctrine state and does have a stand-your-ground law.
ORS 161.209-229. Use of force justifiable in a range of scenarios without a duty to retreat specified. Oregon Supreme Court affirmed in State of Oregon v. Sandoval that the law “sets out a specific set of circumstances that justify a person’s use of deadly force (that the person reasonably believes that another person is using or about to use deadly force against him or her) and does not interpose any additional requirement (including a requirement that there be no means of escape).”

 

Open Carry:
Unrestricted under state law; some local regulation may exist.

Localities with Varying Laws:
For additional information please contact your local county Sheriff’s office.

Forms & Links:
Oregon Licenses, Permits and Regulations: Concealed Handgun, License to Carry
Oregon Sheriff’s Offices
NRA-ILA: Oregon Gun Laws

  • Max3000in99

    Wonder since I ocassionally travel to family in Oregon aand live in Washington, do I need to take a class to get a carry permit?

    • Info

      I asked this question to the official yesterday when renewing my permit. Wa residents are still required under the current or law to have a or permit. However right now the or state legislature is working on whether to change that or not.

      • Lanny Fujishin

        Unfortunately, House Bill 2792 did not pass as was hoped by the firearms community.  This would have allowed non-residents to carry in Oregon if the concealed firearm permit that they had required the same background checks, etc, that the Oregon permit did. 

    • Lanny Fujishin

      Yes, you do have to attend a firearms safety class instructed by law enforcement or NRA certified instructor, submit an application to ANY county sheriff’s office (some are more likely than others to issue a non-resident Oregon CHL, although Grant County is very liberal relative to this) and provide a compelling statement letter as well.  $65.00 forthe first 4-year permit; $50.00 for renewals.

    • Spayne67

      When I received my Oregon CWP I used my M9 training record from the Air Force as proof of training.

  • RoadRunner

    Look at the reality; I used to have gunsmith business and also
    carry FFL dealer license on East Coast and believe me, some states have rule
    book 8 pages and some the size of Yellow Pages. In some states you supposed to
    run out of your own house when criminal gets to your front door to let him/her
    take your belongings because if you defend yourself you will go to jail (this
    is no joke), and in some you have a right like it supposed to be to defend
    yourself and your family, the normal and logical American way. There is a lot
    of politics and local rules involved and this is why some states do not
    recognize other state’s license to carry. Oregon is one of those true American states that
    did not loose their mind yet, and let’s hope it will stay this way for as long
    as we can afford it.

  • Souper

    i have a misdemeanor unlawful possession of a firearm from 2007 in my record,its been over 4 years and i was wondering would i ever be eligible to get a concealed permit?or even buy a gun anymore?

    • teets

      Yes in Oregon. You cannot have a misdemeanor that involves “violence” within the last 4 years.

  • Stevenlytle1

    can i get one for wash and oregon and can i carry on a army base? im not in the army but some of my familys in the milltary and there in wash

    • Spayne67

      You can “not” carry on any federal military base/post. Not even military members with a CWP can carry on a federal military base/post. Most federal military bases/post you have to register your firearm with the base, just to get it on. Some state guard facilites may allow you to carry by it is rare; usually up to the base/post commander. Oregon does not honor any  other states CWP.

      I do find it funny, you have highest amount of people (armed forces) trained on handling weapons, but they have strict restrictions on carrying them. Undertand I do not condon carry personal weapons while in uniform, but when off duty, come on.

      • T Smith

        I was stationed at Fort Lewis, if you had liscence and unloaded you could bring on base, because there is ranges and housing on base that people live in with family and they have weapons. Let the gate know though, don’t try to sneak weapons on.

  • NachT

    WTF is it with Illinois? Seriously.. I lived there and you just CANT protect yourself with anything sharper then a rubberband, and even THEN there’s an investigation. Stupid law-makers -.-

    • JP

      Too many crooks in cook county. Chicago politics drives Illinois gun laws.

  • Scott Merrill

    I have a Washington State C.W.P. Can I carry my gun in Oregon?

    • Michael Martin

      Scott, the Washington State CWP is not valid in Oregon. To carry in Oregon without an Oregon permit, you must either open carry (in plain view) or have the weapon in a locked box, locked glove compartment, locked console or trunk. The key word here is LOCKED. I hope this helps. 

      • Ken Green

        so if i was transporting my handgun to the range, i transport it in the plastic case it came in when i bought it, the plastic case would need to have a lock on it? I’ve never been stopped by the police while i had my guns with me, but i don’t want to get in trouble if i do next time. I drive a crew cab ford truck and there is no lockable compartment like a glove box or console. I do however always transport my guns and ammo separately, guns on back seat ammo in tool box in bed with targets and such there also.

  • Chris in Oregon

    I have to renew this year, but I am thinking of not going because of the county I live in will not issue a C.C.W. Permit to those of us that use medical cannabis Card (OMMP)for health problems. Can someone set me right on this as this county states ” if you use medical cannabis you are considered to be a addict and a felon for having a fire arm of any kind with a class 1 drug in your possession”  If this is true, I am committing a felony by just having a gun with a OMMP Card.   HELP!!!  I have a lot of friends in the same passion as we don’t want to be arrested  
     
    Chris in Oregon

    • Tomjr in Oregon

      Have you made any progress on this? They might want to do that, but they shouldn’t be able to “consider” you a felon and addict based on your medical permit.

    • Tyson

      Oregon Medical Cannabis Cards / licensing are invalid under federal law. obviously, the DEA is not going to pursue someone who’s just using cannabis so there is not federal prosecution. Medical cannabis is a rare example of a state completely ignoring federal law or the fact that federal law supersedes state law, but it’s not a big enough deal for the feds to do anything about it.

      This bizarre scenario doesn’t leak into other, more steadfast and enforced laws like gun ownership. Bottom line is, in this country, you’re Cannabis card is irrelevant and invalid when it comes to federal law. because our gun laws still defer to federal law, you are still a felon when it comes to Gun ownership + cannabis in Oregon. Maybe all the potheads that pushed so hard for medical cannabis should have thought of that when drafting up the bill. that thing had more holes than a block of swiss cheese.

      There is no way around this unless you want to give up smoking pot or the law changes.

      • http://www.facebook.com/Undertakers.Mojo Shannon Rivas

        Are you seriously saying that you are a felon if you have a medical Cannabis card? Sir, I strongly suggest that you do your homework before you go around saying stuff like this b.s. to people. You must be convicted of a felony crime in a court of law BEFORE you are considered a felon; state or federal law are identical on that point.

  • Denning54

    what type of reason do you have to accompany your application?

    • sean

      in oregon you do not need a reason, it is a shall issue state.

  • Doug

    I’m headed for a camping trip to California with a valid carry permit in Or and also WA.  Can I legally carry in Ca; maybe in a locked box? 

    • Mike

       Must be locked up, unloaded,and the ammo better be in a different compartment than the gun, like in the trunk.   I never take my guns to California.  This means I never go to California.  I carry a .410/.45 colt derringer, and it is not even legal to possess in California!  They call it a sawed off shotgun.  Your concealed permit is useless in California. 

  • Bennylepiper1

    If an individual has a traffic violation misdameanor, (attempt to elude an officer)  no contest 01-2006. As stated  one must not have been convicted or found guilty of a misdemeanor. Will this misdemeanor prevent the issuance of a CWP in Oregon?

    • Mikejoe52

       no misdemeanors for 4 years.  no felonies ever.  no domestic violence misdemeanors ever. 

      • Teets

        Wrong…..the law is clear. No Misdemeanors that involve “violence” within the last 4 years. That should clearly help you.

  • tcov

    I believe the misdemeanor penalty only goes back 4 years.

  • Dave

    So I guess the above picture will change soon after the new law goes into affect! 

  • Chewbacca4552

    you cant bring any firearms on any military base

    • Paratrooperv

      Ugh what base did you come from?  I had firearms at Ft Bragg and Ft Campbell.  They need to be registered on base but no problems.

    • Teets

      Concealed Carry is prohibited on any federal installation.

  • Gmgood89

    even with a DUI you cannot posses a concealed weapon?

    • Mike

       No misdemeanors for 4 years.  If it is a felony dui (over 3) forget it!

      • Teets

        BS. In Oregon you can in fact have a DUI misdemeanor and posses a Concealed Permit. HOWEVER, you cannot have a misdemeanor “THAT INVOLVES VIOLENCE” within the last 4 years. The law is pretty damn clear on that issue.

        • Big tuna

          Dude calm down. Why the aggression? Have you never been misinformed? I hope you have temper control if you plan to carry a CW.

        • Sifu

          Relax the attitude….

  • M.Prinz

    My brother from OR was in CA looking for a job and was stopped for a traffic violation. The officer asked if he had any weapons in the vehicle and my brother answered yes, that he had a .22 revolver, UNLOADED, in a zipper case on the passengers seat. Not knowingly he also had a few rounds inside the zipper cased.  Needless to say he was arrested and is now charged with carrying a concealed weapon. He was released on his own recog and has a initial court date in a few weeks back in CA.  What are the possible scenerio’s that he might be facing?  Charges just dropped, fine and probation, or jail time (and if so, how long)?

    • Mikejoe52

       One of the reasons I never go to California.   Chances are he will pay a small fine around $150,  and loose his gun.   If he has no criminal record he will face no jail time.   The same crap happened to me some years ago in California with a shotgun in my camper.  It was loaded.  Don’t bother getting an attorney unless you want to fight the charge (good luck), as they will only take his money.  Ammo must be in a different compartment than the gun in that stupid state.  Advise locking the gun in a box, putting the ammo in the trunk, and the next time they ask if you have any weapons, you do not have to answer that unless they have probable cause to search.  Better advice – don’t go to California.

  • skg

    What kind of permit do I need in order to carry into Washington and what are the laws about carrying into Canada?

  • Randy

    Can someone who has a misdomeaner menacing charged own a gun, or get CWP in oregon?

    • teets

      If that misdemeanor involves violence, then no. Otherwise yes.

  • t.j.

    with a ccw can you carry in a oregon hosptial

    • Larry

      why in the world would you want to carry in a hospital?

  • GlockMan17

    I ran into some trouble due to the wrong crowd and ended up with 2 misdemeanors in 2011. Since that accident I joint the military and am in Portland again. I would like to acquire a CHL. Is this possible for me? If so, what are the contingencies?

  • Brian

    Oregon State Police does NOT issue concealed carry permits. It’s the local Sheriff of the county in which you reside.

  • tony

    i had a feloney grand larceny charge from alaska in ‘ 96 ‘ does this affect my right to obtain my gun permit in eugene oergon .

  • tony

    grand larceny = shoplifting .

  • J

    Hey i have a misdemeanor possesion of a firearm from two years ago here in oregon and want to get my concealed license just don’t want to waist money trying to get it if they’re not going to give it to me. Can anyone help me with this?

  • Jerry B.

    I used to live in California, but now a resident of Oregon with an Oregon Carry Permit. Is there any way to still legally Carry when visiting family in California?

    • Sifu

      nope

  • Rick

    It is quite absurd that my Oregon permit is not accepted just across the river in Washington state.

  • Sifu

    Well, lets just get signed up here anyway for now…

  • ColtKindall

    I have a misdemeanor in Idaho when I was 17. I am 21 now. Which date do I go off of to know when the four years is up? Do I go off when found guilty? Or sentenced? or the case was closed? it says found guilt or convicted. What is the difference?

  • DJ

    I have a oregon CHL. Can I carry in a car IF a felon is in the car??????

  • Marine2010

    when will Oregon honor Nebraska’s CCW?

  • Marine2010

    I can’t believe Oregon doesn’t honor Nebraska’s. Are they working on legislation?