Oregon Concealed Carry CCW Laws and Information

Right-To-Carry Law Type: Shall Issue. Oregon does not recognize any out of state concealed permits. Please take note before going on vacation, it is apparent they do not want your travel dollars.

State Legal Statute Source:

ORS 166.291 to .297

State Department Locations:

State Police
400 Public Service Bldg.
255 Capitol St. N.E.
Salem, Oregon 97310
Phone: (503) 378-3720 Fax: (503) 378-8282
http://www.osp.state.or.us

Attorney General
Justice Department
1162 Court St. NE
Salem Oregon, 97310
Phone: (503) 378-4400, Fax: (503) 378-5938
http://www.doj.state.or.us

Permit Costs & Info:

New: $65. Renewal $50. 4 years
Issuing Authority: County Sheriff

Click Here for CCW Permit Form

Open Carry Information:

Oregon is a traditional open carry state. However, their preemption statute only covers concealed handgun license holders from city or county passed bans against loaded firearms in public places. To our knowledge, only the cities of Portland, Beaverton, Tigard, Oregon City, Salem, and Independence have passed loaded firearms bans encompassing all public places, and other cities have passed bans specific to Parks. Also, all "public buildings" are also off limits throughout the entire state unless you have a concealed handgun license. http://opencarry.org/

Oregon CCW Reciprocity Map

States that Honor Oregon's CCW Permit:

Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan*, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Utah

* Honors RESIDENTIAL Oregon permits only.

State CCW Permits that Oregon Honors:

Oregon,

Frequently Asked CCW Questions:

I am planning a vacation in Oregon and would like to find out the validity of my concealed pistol permit, as well as any regulations for carrying my pistol.
Oregon does not recognize other states’ concealed weapons permit/license. Carrying a concealed weapon in Oregon is considered a Class A Misdemeanor as unlawful possession of a firearm. According to ORS 166.250 "(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section or ORS 166.260; 166.270, 166.274, 166.291, 166.292 or 166.410 to 166.470, a person commits the crime of unlawful possession of a firearm if the person knowingly: a. Carries any firearm concealed upon the person b. Possesses a handgun that is concealed and readily accessible to the person within any vehicle We suggest that firearm(s) be placed in a storage container in the trunk of the vehicle or a locked storage area in a motor home. If pulled over, a person needs to make sure to notify the police that a weapon is stored in a locked compartment of the vehicle.

I am a retired police officer and plan to travel in Oregon. What are the requirements to carry concealed?
Carrying a concealed weapon in Oregon is considered a Class A Misdemeanor as unlawful possession of a firearm. According to ORS 166.250 "(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section or ORS 166.260; 166.270, 166.274, 166.291, 166.292 or 166.410 to 166.470, a person commits the crime of unlawful possession of a firearm if the person knowingly: However, 166.260 Persons not affected by ORS 166.250 gives us the exceptions to that rule, the main one being: "(1) ORS 166.250 does not apply to or affect: (a) Sheriffs, constables, marshals, police officers, whether active or honorably retired, parole and probation officers or other duly appointed peace officers."

I am a Washington resident who has recently obtained a concealed weapons permit issued by the State of Washington. Is my permit valid to carry a concealed weapon while in the State of Oregon? If not, can a non-Oregon resident apply for a permit?
Oregon does not recognize concealed weapons permits from any other state. If you wish to review the law you can go to: http://www.leg.state.or.us/ors/166.html and read 166.291. As you can see from ORS 166.291(8) which says "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," the sheriff of each county has some discretion for a resident of a contiguous state. You would need to check with the sheriffs to see what their requirements are.