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Mar-21-2011 19:29printcomments

Law Will Allow Americans to Bring Concealed Handguns to Oregon

Oregon Would Recognize Concealed Handgun Licenses From Other States Under New Law Adopted by House.

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(SALEM, Ore.) - Concealed Handgun Licenses (CHL) from other states would be recognized by Oregon officials under legislation adopted by the Oregon House of Representatives today. House Bill 2792 was adopted by the House on a vote of 40 to 17. The measure was drafted by State Representative Kim Thatcher (R-Keizer, Newberg, St. Paul)

“Your Second Amendment Right should not stop at the state border,” said Thatcher. “CHL holders in other states have taken the steps necessary to get these licenses. This legislation will be especially beneficial to those who travel out of state.”

"HB 2792 is an important bill that recognizes the respect Oregon has for law abiding gun owners who want to visit our state and feel safe,” said Kevin Starrett, Executive Director of Oregon Firearms Federation (OFF). “It also greatly expands the rights if Oregonians in other states. OFF is grateful for the hard work of Representative Thatcher and her staff to move this bill forward."

Mark Hiigel a Lieutenant Commander in the Coast Guard with roots in Representative Thatcher’s legislative district said “as an active duty military member, I've been stationed in many states over the course of my career. In each state I've had to obtain a new license to carry concealed. It will be helpful that those licenses will now be recognized by Oregon when I come home to visit my family."

“Oregon is one of only seven states that do not recognize concealed carry permits from other states,” said Rod Harder, Oregon consultant to the National Rifle Association. “With today's vote Oregon starts down the path to join over 30 other states that understand that people who go through the effort to obtain a Concealed Handgun License are honest law abiding citizens regardless of the requirements of each individual state. NRA thanks all those who voted for HB 2792 and we hope that the Oregon Senate takes prompt action to complete work on this bill and send it to the Governor.”

House Bill 2787, which is intended to protect the records of CHL holders’ from public disclosure passed the Oregon House last week. Another bill to clarify the laws governing the ability of Oregonians to carry firearms on motorcycles, ATV’s and snowmobiles; House Bill 2797 should be up for a vote on the House Floor this Thursday March 24th.

Source: News release from State Rep. Kim Thatcher




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Kelly December 7, 2016 8:03 pm (Pacific time)

Law abiding citizens should have access to every Amendment Right. Oregon Sheriffs provide online training for those wanting to exercise their 2nd Amendment Right at their own website: http://OregonCHL.org


Anonymous March 12, 2016 8:33 pm (Pacific time)

Good. CHL's are not only a right but a necessity. And Oregon is great with providing lessons and training for those wanting to protect themselves with firearms. Even the Oregon Sheriffs' Association provides online training courses for concealed handgun licenses at their website http://oregonchl.org.


Jtro March 22, 2011 12:41 pm (Pacific time)

Wow, I was under the impression that our CCLs were already shared among several states.

Between Article-4 Section 2 "The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities of Citizens in the several States."
and the 2nd Amendment
"the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed"

I see no lawful justification for any state to infringe with one's right to self-defense via self-armament.  
I am not a gun-nut (didn't own one until I moved to my particular Salem neighborhood after a run-in with a murderer!), but I have/will refuse to comply with all unconstitutional regional firearms restrictions due to the above-two very clear Constitutional protections.


jMbrowning March 23, 2011 12:58 pm (Pacific time)

We used to have this law but somehow it got removed in the 90's. It worked well before, can't see why it wouldn't now.


David March 22, 2011 12:29 pm (Pacific time)

So what happens to a resident of Vermont? They can't get a permit because Vermont doesn't issue any, because you don't need one in that state. Vermont style carry laws (none, carry when, where, how you want, don't cause trouble and be left alone) are safe, sane and they work. That is what should be done in every state.


Archie March 22, 2011 11:24 am (Pacific time)

Now if we can only get the brain-dead, 'horse-blinder' frightened, Lib-socialist populous to come up to par... THE BILL MIGHT ACTUALLY WORK! Otherwise - its no better in practice than Wash. State or CA.'s! Hate to be a bore but "GOD, OR. people r brain-dead!! Man o'man!!!"


BambiB March 22, 2011 10:47 am (Pacific time)

So, Oregon is moving into the 20th Century. Maybe in a decade or two it will move into the 21st Centurty!


Douglas Benson March 22, 2011 6:01 am (Pacific time)

I cant believe it our government did something right . Good job.

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