II. Firearms Laws

C. State Laws

1. Concealed Carry Laws

g. Oregon CCW Information

1. General Information

Status: OR

Multnomah County

BOB SKIPPER

Sheriffs Office                        SHERIFF

12240 N. E. GLISAN ST., PORTLAND, OREGON 97230 (503) 255-3600

CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSE INFORMATION

Dear Concealed Handgun License Applicant:

Effective January 1, 1990, the sheriff of a county shall issue a 
concealed handgun license if the applicant meets all of the 
following criteria:

1.	Is at least 21 years of age.

2.	Has a principle residence in the county in which the 
application is made.

3.	Has no outstanding warrants for arrest.

4.	Is not free on any form of pre-trial release.

5.	Has never been convicted of a felony or found guilty, 
except for insanity under ORS 161.295, of a felony.

6.	Has never been convicted of a misdemeanor or found guilty, 
except for insanity under ORS 161.295, of a misdemeanor within 
the four years prior to the application.

7.	Has not been committed to the Mental Health Division 
under ORS 426.130.

8.	Has not been found to be mentally ill and is not subject 
to an order under ORS 426.130 that the person be prohibited from 
purchasing or possessing a firearm as a result of that mental illness.

9.	Is a citizen of the United States.

10.	Is a legal resident alien who can document continuous 
residency in the county for at least six months and has declared 
in writing to the Immigration and Naturalization Service intention 
to become a citizen and can present proof of the written 
declaration to the sheriff at the time of this application.

11.	Has been discharged from the jurisdiction of the juvenile 
court for more than four years if under their jurisdiction for 
having committed an act which if committed by an adult would have 
constituted a felony or a misdemeanor involving violence.

	12. Demonstrates competence with a handgun by producing 
documentation showing any one of the following:

A.	Completion of any hunter education or hunter safety course 
approved by the State Department of Fish and Wildlife or similar 
agency of another state if handgun safety was a component of the course.

B.	Completion of any firearms safety or training course or 
class available to the general public offered by law enforcement, 
community college, or private or public institution or organization, 
or firearms training school utilizing instructors certified by 
the National Rifle Association or law enforcement agency if handgun 
safety was a component of the course.

C.	Completion of any law enforcement firearms safety or 
training course offered for security guards, investigators, reserve 
law enforcement officers or any other law enforcement officers if 
handgun safety was a component of the course.

D.	Presents evidence of an equivalent experience with a handgun 
through participation in organized shooting competition or military service.

E.	Is licensed or has been licensed to carry a firearm 
in this state unless the license has been revoked, or

F.	Completion of any firearms training or safety course or 
class conducted by a law enforcement certified or National Rifle 
Association certified firearms instructor if handgun safety was a 
component of the course.

13.	A person who has been granted relief under 
ORS 166.274 (2) or 18 U.S.C. 925(c) or has had the person's 
record expunged under the laws of this state or equivalent 
laws of other jurisdictions is not subject of the disabilities 
in paragraph (5).

14.	The applicant must furnish two pieces of identification, 
one of which must bear a photograph of the applicant.

15.	You will need to personally return the completed 
application form so that your photograph and fingerprints
may be taken. 	You must call the Multnomah County
Sheriff's Office	at 251-2417 to make an appointment
before you come in	for fingerprinting and photographing.

16.	The application process will take approximately 45 days 
from the date that your fingerprints are taken.  Your fingerprints 
and photograph will be taken and a check for $65.00 made payable 
to Multnomah County will also be needed to cover the cost of the 
application process.  This fee is not refundable.  The handgun 
license, which is valid for four years, will be mailed to you.

17.	Enclosed you will find two fingerprint cards.  Pertinent 
information must be completed before you come in for your 
processing appointment, AS PER THE EXAMPLE.

18.	A Sheriff may deny a concealed handgun license if the 
sheriff has reasonable grounds to believe that the applicant 
has been or is reasonably likely to be a danger to self or others, 
or to the community at large, as a result of the applicant's 
mental or psychological state, as demonstrated by past patterns 
of behavior or participation in incidents involving unlawful 
violence or threats of unlawful violence.  The Sheriff may 
revoke for the same reason.

19.	Any act or condition that would prevent the issuance of 
a license under ORS 166.291 to 166.293 shall be cause for revoking 
a concealed handgun license.	A sheriff may revoke a license upon 
serving upon the licensee a notice of revocation. The notice must 
contain the grounds for the revocation and must be served either 
personally or by certified mail, restricted delivery. The notice 
and return of service shall be included in the file of the licensee.  
The revocation is effective upon the licensee's receipt of the notice.

20.	Any peace officer or corrections officer may seize a 
concealed handgun license and return it to the issuing sheriff 
when the license is held by a person who has been arrested or 
cited for a crime that can or would otherwise disqualify the 
person from being issued a concealed handgun license.  The 
issuing sheriff shall hold the license for 30 days.  If the 
person is not charged with a crime within the 30 days, the 
sheriff shall return the license unless the sheriff revokes the license.

21.	A person denied a concealed handgun license or whose 
license is revoked or not renewed under ORS 166.291 to 166.295	
may petition the district court in the petitioner's county of 
residence or, if there is no district court, the circuit court 
to review the denial, nonrenewal or revocation. The Petition 
must be filed within 30 days after the receipt of the notice 
of denial or revocation.

22.	The county sheriff may waive the residency requirement 
for a resident of a contiguous state who has a compelling business 
interest or other legitimate demonstrated need.

23.	IF A LICENSEE CHANGES RESIDENCE, THE LICENSEE SHALL REPORT 
THE CHANGE OF ADDRESS and the sheriff shall issue a new license as 
a duplication for a change of address.  The license shall expire 
upon the same date as would the original.