Frequent Questions About Oregon Concealed Carry Permit.

• Be a U.S. Citizen or legal alien who can document continuous residency in the United States for at least six months and has declared, in writing, to the INS your intent to acquire citizenship (Form N300)
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Have no legal condition that would prohibit you from possessing a firearm under either Oregon or Federal law.
• Have no outstanding warrants for your arrest.
• Not have been dishonorably discharged from the Armed Services.
• Not be an unlawful user of, or addicted to, a controlled substance.
• Not be on any form of pre-trial release.
• Not be required to register as a sex offender in any state.
• Not have been convicted of a misdemeanor, or found guilty of a misdemeanor within four years prior to application, except under ORS 161.295.
  Not be subject to a citation issued under ORS 163.735 or an order issued under ORS 30.866, 107.700 to 107.723 or 163.738 (e.g. Stalking or Restraining Orders).
• Demonstrate competence with a handgun through completion of a firearms safety training course

The current total cost to receive your Oregon Concealed Handgun License varies by county. The ASDI Oregon Handgun License course is $55. After completing the course, you will apply through your local sheriff’s office, where you will pay an estimated $115 for the state fee and fingerprinting.

Our Oregon Concealed Handgun License course will run 2 ½ - 3 hours long

No, Oregon does not require any range time or shooting qualification to get an Oregon Concealed Handgun License. While the Oregon Concealed Handgun License course does not include range time we highly recommend all students obtain additional live-fire training from us or another qualified instructor.

This class is the only class required to get your Oregon Concealed Handgun License. Once you have completed the class you will receive a certificate that meets the requirements of Oregon Statute ORS 166.291 for obtaining a Concealed Handgun License. You will take that to your local sheriff's office. There, they will fingerprint you and help you submit your application. Some sheriffs' offices require you to make an appointment in advance; your instructor at your class will let you know about your specific county’s policies. You should receive your license within 45 days.

Oregon does issue non-resident permits; however, they will only issue them to residents of states that border Oregon. Those states include Washington, California, Idaho, and Nevada. As a Washington resident, you can go to an Oregon sheriff to apply. Be aware that not all Oregon sheriffs participate in the non-resident permitting process. Before you drive to drop off your application in person, you should check the sheriff's website or call ahead. There, they will fingerprint you and help you submit your application.