Additional Resources | Oregon Concealed Carry

Additional Resources for Oregon Concealed Carry

Key State Statutes

• ORS 166.291 — Referenced in Oregon county sheriff CHL programs as the governing statute for Concealed Handgun License (CHL) residency definitions and related requirements.
• ORS 166.291 et seq. — Oregon's concealed handgun licensing framework is governed by the Oregon Revised Statutes, Chapter 166.

State Government Resources

• Oregon State Website: www.oregon.gov — The official State of Oregon portal provides access to all state agencies, services, and information.
• Oregon State Agencies Directory: www.oregon.gov/pages/agencies.aspx — Search for relevant state agencies including law enforcement and regulatory bodies.
• Oregon Legislature: www.oregonlegislature.gov — Access to current Oregon Revised Statutes, pending legislation, and legislative information.

County Sheriff's Offices (CHL Issuing Authorities)

Concealed Handgun Licenses in Oregon are issued at the county level by the sheriff's office. Contact your county sheriff's office for specific eligibility requirements, application procedures, and fees. See ORS 166.291 for residency definitions.

Lane County Sheriff's Office — Concealed Handgun Licensing

• Website: lanecountyor.gov/government/county_departments/sheriff_s_office/concealed_handgun_licensing
• Services include: New CHL applications, renewals, transfers, address changes
• Moving within Lane County: Complete a change of address application and submit with the applicable fee in person or via US mail.
• Moving into Lane County from within Oregon: Bring the full Lane County CHL application in person with the fee, your current CHL, your ODL, and be fingerprinted and photographed.
• Moving out of Lane County: You must apply to the County Sheriff of your new residence address to transfer your CHL. The expiration date of your CHL will remain the same.
• Moving out of state: Consult the regulating agency where you are residing.

Columbia County Sheriff's Office

• Address: 901 Port Ave., St. Helens, OR 97051
• Website: sheriff.columbiacountyor.gov/concealedhandgunlicensing
• Emergency: Dial 911
• Services include: Concealed Handgun Licensing, Fingerprinting, Civil and Records Processing

CHL General Information

Oregon CHL requirements are established under ORS 166.291. Contact your county sheriff's office for the complete list of qualification requirements and application procedures. Oregon Revised Statutes require CHL holders to keep their current physical address on file at all times with the issuer of the CHL.

Application Types

Based on Lane County's CHL program, common application types include:

• New: For applicants who have never held a concealed handgun license in Oregon
• Transfer: For holders of a valid CHL issued in a different Oregon county who have moved
• Address Change: For CHL holders who move within the same county

Contact your county sheriff's office for the full list of available application types and specific requirements.

Related State Resources

• Oregon State Police: www.oregon.gov/OSP/
• Oregon State Sheriff's Association: www.oregonsheriffs.org
• Oregon Department of Corrections: www.oregon.gov/DOC/
• Oregon Counties Directory: www.oregon.gov/pages/counties.aspx — Locate your county sheriff's office for CHL applications

Identification Documents

Oregon recognizes concealed weapon permits and pistol/firearms permits as acceptable forms of identification for certain state services (e.g., ordering vital records from Oregon Health Authority). A concealed weapon permit with photo is listed as one of the acceptable identification documents, and a pistol or firearms permit is also recognized.

CHL Record Confidentiality

Under ORS 192.374, a public body may not disclose records or information that identifies a person as a current or former holder of, or applicant for, a concealed handgun license, except in limited circumstances such as criminal justice purposes, court orders, written consent of the holder/applicant, or other specific exceptions outlined in the statute.

Reciprocity Information

Oregon CHL holders should verify concealed carry reciprocity agreements with other states before traveling. Reciprocity agreements can change; check with the destination state's attorney general or law enforcement agency for current information.

Important Notes

• CHL applications are processed at the county level by the sheriff's office — contact your local county sheriff for specific procedures, appointment scheduling, and local requirements.
• Fees and processing times may vary by county.
• Oregon law (ORS 166.291) establishes the statewide framework, but individual counties may have slightly different administrative procedures.
• Oregon Revised Statutes require CHL holders to keep their current physical address on file at all times with the issuer of the CHL.