SB 855 : Carrying hidden loaded guns without a license in certain situations

Position: Oppose Status: Senate Committee on Judiciary

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Allows person without concealed handgun license to carry concealed firearm on person or in vehicle in certain circumstances if person can legally possess firearms under Oregon law.

Update

2-27-17: Referred to Judiciary. 2-23-17: Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. Chief Sponsors: Senator Olsen, Baertschiger Jr Regular Sponsors: Senator Girod, Linthicum, Thatcher

Allows person without a concealed handgun license to carry a loaded hidden gun in the following circumstances:

  • A person possessing a firearm while at an established target range, whether public or private, for the purpose of practicing target shooting, or
  • While traveling to or from the target range, including traveling by public transportation as defined in ORS 166.116.
  • Licensed hunters or fishermen while engaged in hunting or fishing, or while going to or returning from a hunting or fishing expedition.
  • A person protected by a stalking protective order, a restraining order as defined in ORS 24.190 or any other court order prohibiting another person from contacting the person, provided that the person:
    • Has a pending application for a concealed handgun license under ORS 166.291 and 166.292; or
    • Has a scheduled appointment to submit an application for a concealed handgun license under ORS 166.291 and 166.292.
  • A person possessing a newly purchased firearm while traveling from the place of purchase, including traveling by public transportation as defined in ORS 166.116.