Weapons in CMVs - Oregon

In Oregon, concealed carry of a firearm is legal for adults aged 21 and older who are allowed under state and federal law to possess a firearm and who have an Oregon Concealed Handgun License (CHL). Concealed carry in a private vehicle is allowed with a CHL; without it, handguns must be stored in a secure compartment or container not readily accessible from the passenger compartment. Additional local restrictions may apply to concealed carry in a vehicle.

Permits

Permits are available to qualified residents and to non-residents who live in states that border Oregon. Permits are issued by local sheriffs’ offices. Applicants must complete a state-approved firearms training course. Oregon has limited reciprocity and does not recognize permits from any other state.

Other weapons

No weapons other than handguns may be concealed carried in Oregon even with a permit.

Permitted non-lethal weapons include:

• Stun guns/tasers
• Pepper spray
• Tear gas (with restrictions)
• Bear spray (legal for self-defense against wildlife)
• Bludgeons/batons (legal to own, not to be carried concealed without a permit)
• Less-lethal launchers

Duty to inform

There is no duty to inform in Oregon, although there is an obligation to be truthful if asked by law enforcement.

Employee parking lots

This issue is not addressed in Oregon law.