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Concealed Permit:
Shall Issue to Residents and Non-Resident
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 not a Castle Doctrine state and does not have a stand-your-ground law.
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
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