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OregonConcealed Carry Permit & Reciprocity

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Oregon is a shall-issue state — it is not a permitless (constitutional) carry state. To carry a concealed handgun you must hold an Oregon Concealed Handgun License (CHL), issued by the sheriff of your county of residence (ORS 166.291). Applicants must be at least 21, demonstrate handgun competence through an approved course, submit fingerprints, and pay the statutory fee; the license is valid for four years. Open carry is generally lawful without a license under state law, but many Oregon cities and counties (including Portland) prohibit carrying a loaded firearm in public places, so open carry is restricted in practice. Oregon recognizes no out-of-state permits and has no reciprocity with any state — anyone carrying concealed in Oregon must hold an Oregon CHL. Oregon has no statutory duty to proactively inform an officer, though a licensee must carry and present the CHL on demand.

Oregon Oregon Concealed Handgun License (CHL)

Issuing authority
Oregon County Sheriffs
Carry regime
shall issue
Minimum age
21
Fee
$100
Training
Required
Validity
4 years

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Oregon concealed carry renewal

Renewing a resident Oregon Concealed Handgun License (CHL). The permit is valid for 4 years.

Renewal fee
$75[source]
Training for renewal
No new course is needed: renewal repeats the original application procedures, and holding or having held an Oregon license that was not revoked satisfies the handgun-competence requirement.[source]
How to renew
Renew with your county sheriff by repeating the original application procedures, without new fingerprints or character references.[source]
If it has expired
If you apply to renew before the license expires and keep proof of the application, the license stays valid for up to 45 days after you applied unless the renewal is denied.[source]

Renewal rules verified 2026-10-05.

Carry practicalities

Permitless carry

Not allowed

Oregon is NOT a permitless-carry state. Carrying a concealed handgun (on the person or concealed and readily accessible in a vehicle) without a license is unlawful possession of a firearm (ORS 166.250); an Oregon Concealed Handgun License is required to carry concealed. There is no constitutional/permitless carry in Oregon.

official source · verified 2026-07-10

Open carry

Restricted

Open carry of a firearm is generally lawful without a license under Oregon state law, but ORS 166.173 authorizes cities and counties to regulate the possession of LOADED firearms in public places, and several (including Portland and Multnomah County) prohibit loaded open carry — so open carry is restricted depending on locality. A CHL exempts the holder from those local loaded-carry ordinances.

official source · verified 2026-07-10

Duty to inform

Not required

Oregon imposes no affirmative duty to proactively notify a law enforcement officer that you are carrying. A CHL holder must carry the license whenever carrying a concealed handgun and present it (with photo ID) on the demand of a peace officer (ORS 166.292), but there is no proactive notification requirement.

official source · verified 2026-07-10

Off-limits locations

  • courthouses and other public buildings, and court facilities (ORS 166.370)
  • the State Capitol and capitol grounds where prohibited
  • K-12 school grounds — a school district or university may prohibit carry even by CHL holders (2021 SB 554)
  • secured (past-screening) areas of commercial airports
  • private property and businesses that prohibit carry
  • places where carrying a firearm is prohibited by federal law

Curated key categories, not exhaustive. Firearms in public buildings and courts are governed by ORS 166.370; 2021 SB 554 lets school districts, universities, and certain public bodies bar carry by CHL holders on their premises. Localities may add restrictions on loaded public carry (ORS 166.173).

official source · verified 2026-07-10

Oregon formally recognizes 0 states' permits · an Oregon permit is honored by 25 states.

Oregon reciprocity

Where Oregon's permit is honored

Honored — no extra conditions (24)

Honored — resident permits only (1)

Not honored (24)

You may also carry without a permit in 1 permitless-carry state, where no permit is required at all.

Full sortable table & per-state detail →

Whose permits Oregon honors

Not honored (50)

Full detail on whose permits Oregon honors →

Last verified 2026-07-10 against Oregon Secretary of State — Concealed Handgun License to Carry.

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Oregon FAQ

Does Oregon have constitutional carry?
No. Oregon is a shall-issue state — an Oregon Concealed Handgun License (CHL) is required to carry concealed, and the issuing authority must issue one to any applicant who meets the statutory requirements.
How much does an Oregon CHL cost?
The CHL application fee in Oregon is $100. The statutory CHL fee is $100 to the sheriff for an original license and $75 for renewal, plus $15 to the Oregon State Police for the fingerprint check (ORS 166.291(5)(a), corrected 2026-10-05 from a stale $65/$50).
Does Oregon honor out-of-state concealed-carry permits?
Oregon does not currently honor any other state's concealed-carry permit — an Oregon CHL (or permitless carry, if eligible) is required to carry in Oregon.
Where is an Oregon CHL honored?
A Oregon CHL is honored by 25 other states. See the full outbound reciprocity list for exactly which states and any resident-only or class restrictions.
How long is an Oregon CHL valid?
A Oregon CHL is valid for 4 years before renewal is required.
How do I renew a Oregon CHL?
Renew with your county sheriff by repeating the original application procedures, without new fingerprints or character references. The renewal fee is $75. No new course is needed: renewal repeats the original application procedures, and holding or having held an Oregon license that was not revoked satisfies the handgun-competence requirement. If you apply to renew before the license expires and keep proof of the application, the license stays valid for up to 45 days after you applied unless the renewal is denied.

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