| Updated: |
12/21/2007 |
| Description: |
It is unlawful possession of a firearm for a person to knowingly carry any firearm concealed upon their person or possessing a handgun that is concealed and readily accessible to the person within any vehicle. To legally carry a concealed handgun you must obtain the License to Carry a Concealed Handgun. You apply for this license at your local Sheriff's Dept.
Firearms carried openly in belt holsters are not concealed within the meaning of this section.
Generally there is no reciprocity with other states concealed handgun licenses. If you want to carry a concealed handgun in Oregon, you will need an Oregon Concealed Handgun License.
Similar Keywords: weapons, handguns, pistols |
| Statutes, Rules, Ordinances: |
ORS 166.291 to .297
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| Duration: |
4 years |
| Fees - application, exam, etc.: |
$50 for the Sheriff's department plus
$15 to the Oregon State Police for the background check.
Renewal: $50 for the Sheriff's department. |
| Responsible Agency: |
Police, Oregon State (OSP) |
| Examination Information: |
Investigation may be necessary to corroborate the applicants required information. Please see ORS 166.291. |
| Bonding Requirements: |
None |
| Insurance Requirements: |
None |
| Prerequisites: |
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). |
| Application Form: |
Application for License to Carry Concealed Handgun (issued at the county Sheriff's Department) |
| Renewals: |
A concealed handgun license is renewable by repeating the procedures set out in "Prerequisites" and "Required Docs" sections above, except for the requirement to submit fingerprints and provide character references. |
| Service Links: |
 Concealed Handgun License webpage
Oregon Sheriffs' Offices and locations
Agency Contact Information
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| Required Documentation: |
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. |
| Additional Information: |
For additional information please contact your local county Sheriff's office. |
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Agency Information
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Please refer to the Agency Website for further details and additional information.
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| Agency Name: |
Police, Oregon State (OSP) |
| E-mail Address: |
ask.osp@state.or.us
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| Phone: |
503-378-3720
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| Mail Address: |
Oregon Department of State Police
255 Capitol St. N.E., 400 PSB
Salem, OR 97310
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| Website Information: |
http://www.oregon.gov/OSP/ |
