Oregon Gun Laws

No
Yes
Yes, with restrictions
Current

Oregon is considered a "shall-issue" in regards to their concealed carry permits. They process the application at the local level with the sheriff's office handling all applications. The state allows for the sheriff to operate "some discretion" if there's any legitimate grounds for the sheriff to believe the applicant is a danger to themself or others. For the most part, a residences application will get approved if you're legally allowed to possess a firearm.

There is no license requirement to purchase a firearm if you're purchasing from a private individual. If you decide to purchase a firearm from a Federal Firearms Dealer, you will be subject to a background check and a record of the sale will be kept with the Oregon State Police department. They will hold this data for up to 5 years.

Oregon residents are allowed to open carry without a permit, but it must be known that local municipalities are allowed to place restrictions on open carry. Please pay attention to local directives.

 Oregon Gun Laws Quick Facts 

             Open Carry Permitted? 
             Yes
        
             Carry In Vehicle? 
             Yes 
        
             Carry In State Park? 
             Yes 
        
             Carry In Restaurants? 
             Yes 
        
             Constitutional Carry? 
             No 
        
             No Weapon Sign Enforced? 
             No 
        
             Must Notify Officer? 
             No

Oregon CCW Reciprocity List

States Honoring CCW

            Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
Idaho
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Michigan
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
North Carolina
Ohio
Oklahoma
South Dakota
Tennessee
Utah
Vermont
Virginia

          

States NOT Honoring CCW

            California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Illinois
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Minnesota
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Dakota
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Texas
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

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How Reciprocity Works In Oregon

Unfortunately Oregon does not have any reciprocal relationships with other states CCW.

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Reciprocity Agreements In Oregon

Oregon: Where Is CCW Allowed?

Places Allowed

State parks
State and national forests
Road side rest areas
Vehicle
All areas of the state – except those listed as off limits

Places Not Allowed

Posted private property where the owner prohibits firearms
Posted private businesses
State courthouses
Correctional facility

Racecourse
Indian reservation and some casinos on reservations, unless permission granted
Any place where the carrying of firearms is prohibited by Federal Law.

Oregon: Conceal Carry Laws

Open Carry

Yes

WITHOUT A LICENSE You are legally entitled to open carry in Oregon with the minimum age being 18. However, local governments can set their own laws for persons who do not have a handgun license and are carrying a loaded handgun. So you must check up on the local laws before you open carry. If you open carry without a handgun license then all public buildings are off limits.

Carry In Vehicle

Yes

WITHOUT A LICENSE There are no state laws that ban the carrying of loaded firearms in a vehicle provided the firearm is not concealed or not readily accessible. However, local governments can set their own laws on public places which includes vehicles. So you would need to check the local regulations. If you have a Handgun license then none of the above applies to you.

Carry In State Parks

Yes

You are permitted to carry in the following areas; State Parks: YES State/National Forests: YES – Dept of Forestry 629.025.0050 State Wildlife Management Areas: YES Road Side Rest Areas: YES – ORS 166.37

Carry In Restaurants

Yes

In Restaurants That Serve Alcohol “Yes” or “No” states if you can carry in a restaurant that serves alcohol. Some restaurants may be posted with “NO GUN” signs. Check with the staff if this means just the bar area. If we have indicated a “Yes” then it should be legal to have a meal without drinking alcohol.

Constitutional Carry

No Weapon Signs Enforced

“No Weapons” signs are not mentioned in Oregon gun laws. There are no legal penalties for entering a private property or business that has posted these signs. They have no force of law unless they are posted in areas that are mentioned by the law as being off limits.

Must Notify Officer

MUST INFORM OFFICER Oregon gun laws make no mention of informing law enforcement you have a weapon. The laws do state that you must have with you at all times you are carrying a firearm your permit and produce this when requested. The Law ORS 166.292

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