HB 2127 : Forced Mandated Concealed Carry (Reciprocity)

Position: Oppose Status: Referred to Judiciary with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.

Directs Department of Justice to create and maintain list of states that recognize Oregon concealed handgun licenses and require handgun competency to obtain concealed handgun license that is similar to competency required in Oregon. Authorizes Attorney General to enter into agreement with concealed handgun license issuing authority of other state if agreement is necessary for license reciprocity. Provides person who is not resident of Oregon, who is not otherwise prohibited from possessing firearm and who is licensed to carry concealed handgun in another state with protections provided to person with Oregon concealed handgun license, if other state is on department’s list of states.

Update

May 4, 2017

1-17-17: Referred to Judiciary with subsequent referral to Ways and Means. 1-9-17: First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. Chief Sponsors: Reps. Post, Witt. Regular Sponsors: Rep. Nearman