ORS 166.292: Procedure for issuing; form of license; duration.
Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
(1) If the application for the license is approved, the sheriff shall issue and mail or otherwise deliver to the applicant at the address shown on the application, within 45 days of the application, a wallet sized license bearing the photograph of the licensee. The license must be signed by the licensee and carried whenever the licensee carries a concealed handgun. (2) Failure of a person who carries a concealed handgun also to carry a concealed handgun license is prima facie evidence that the person does not have such a license. (3) Licenses for concealed handguns shall be uniform throughout the state in substantially the following form: ______________________________________________________________________________ OREGON CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSE County________ License Number_____ Expires________ Date of birth______ Height________ Weight________ Name_________ Address_________ Licensee’s City_____ Zip___ Photograph Signature_______________ Issued by_______________ Date of issue_______________ ______________________________________________________________________________ (4) An Oregon concealed handgun license issued under ORS 166.291 and this section, unless revoked under ORS 166.293, is valid for a period of four years from the date on which it is issued. (5) The sheriff shall keep a record of each license issued under ORS 166.291 and this section, or renewed pursuant to ORS 166.295. (6) When a sheriff issues a concealed handgun license under this section, the sheriff shall provide the licensee with a list of those places where carrying concealed handguns is prohibited or restricted by state or federal law. [1989 c.839 §9 (166.291 to 166.293 enacted in lieu of 166.290); 1993 c.625 §5; 1993 c.693 §2; 1993 c.735 §5]
This rule cites
- ORS 166.291 — resolved
- ORS 166.293 — resolved
- ORS 166.295 — resolved
Cited by
- ORS 166.173: Authority of city or county to regulate possession of loaded firearms in public places.
- ORS 166.250: Unlawful possession of firearms.
- ORS 166.260: Persons not affected by ORS 166.250.
- ORS 166.262: Limitation on peace officer’s authority to arrest for violating ORS 166.250 or 166.370.
- ORS 166.295: Renewal of license.
- ORS 166.370: Possession of firearm or dangerous weapon in public building or court facility; exceptions; discharging firearm at school.
- ORS 166.375: Possession of handgun or ammunition by Department of Corrections authorized staff member; rules.
- ORS 166.377: Possession of firearms in certain public buildings by concealed handgun licensees.
- ORS 166.380: Examination of firearm by peace officer; presentation of concealed handgun license.
- ORS 166.410: Manufacture, importation or sale of firearms.
- ORS 166.505: Permits to purchase firearms; rules.
- ORS 166.537: Surrender of deadly weapons pursuant to order.
- ORS 166.663: Casting artificial light from vehicle while possessing certain weapons prohibited.
- ORS 821.240: Operating snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle while carrying firearm or bow; exemptions; penalty.
- OAR 291-016-0020: Definitions
- OAR 291-016-0120: Possession and Storage of Personal Handguns at Facilities Owned or Occupied by the Department of Corrections
Official source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.html