Oregon State Laws
| Open Carry: | Lawful |
| Duty to Notify Law Enforcement: | Only when asked by the officer |
| State Parks: | Concealed Carry is legal in accordance with state laws that regulate the right to carry |
| Restaurants Serving Alcohol: | No specific regulation. Same as any other private property. |
| Firearms at Colleges: | Concealed guns allowed by law, but schools limit locations/who carries |
| Firearms at K-12 Schools: | Loaded handguns allowed in vehicles ONLY if you have an Oregon permit. |
| Magazine Capacity Limitations: | No state restrictions |
| Suppressor Ownership: | Ownership & Hunting Legal. |
| Vehicle Possession Without Recognized Permit: | Loaded handguns are ok so long as they are not concealed and not readily accessible unless in a locality with different laws |
| Firearm Law Uniformity: | There is a state preemption statute but it allows local regulation of loaded gun carry. |
| Permit Training Requirements: | Applicants must complete a simple handgun safety course. No live fire required. |
| Permit Issuing Authority: | County Sheriff |
| State Contact Info: |
Oregon Attorney General 1162 Court St NE Salem, OR 97301 503-378-4400 www.doj.state.or.us |
| Length of Permit Validity: | 4 Years |
| Permit Application Process: | Complete a qualifying class and present your certificate at your county sheriff's office. Fill out the application and pay the fee. |
| Non-Resident Permits: | Non-residents of adjacent states may apply if they have their home state permit first. |
| Places Off Limits: |
Grounds of a school at which the board of the school has adopted a policy and posted a clearly visible sign at all normal points of entry. Buildings owned or controlled by a governing body that are used for governing body official meetings wherein the governing body had adopted a policy and posted a clearly visible sign at all normal points of entry. The Capitol, the State Office Building, the State Library Building, the Labor and Industries Building, the State Transportation Building, the Agriculture Building or the Public Service Building. Court facilities. The Portland Airport Terminal. |
| Duty to Retreat: | No Duty to Retreat |
| Constitutional Carry: | No |
| Hotels: | No legal restriction - Reference article on page 67 |
| Church Carry: |
Churches act like any other private property and may restrict on a church by church basis |
| Secure Storage Requirements: | Firearms must be securely stored any time they are not in the owner's immediate control. |
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