Oregon Firearm Bills in 2009

Imposes 14-day waiting period for purchase of firearms from gun dealers.

Creates crime of failure to report loss or theft of firearm.

Increases punishment for third and subsequent convictions of unlawful possession of firearms.

Removes Department of State Police as designated state point of contact for purposes of National Instant Criminal Background Check System.

Exempts honorably discharged and retired members of military from various crimes relating to possession of weapon.

Exempts transferor of firearm from performing criminal history record check if purchaser or recipient has concealed handgun license.

Increases punishment for second and subsequent convictions for unlawful possession of firearm.

Directs Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to classify crime of felon in possession of firearm in certain circumstances as specific category crimes of sentencing guidelines grid.

Modifies authority of county sheriff related to issuance and revocation of concealed handgun license.

Prohibits specified units of government from adopting conditions of employment that regulate, restrict or prohibit specified activities related to firearms.

Modifies definition of "public place" for purpose of certain city or county ordinances related to possession of loaded firearms.

Modifies circumstances under which person may petition for relief from prohibition on possession of firearms.

Requires State Fish and Wildlife Commission to implement road and access closure program in order to ensure that persons hunting with firearms have same access to lands as that provided to persons hunting with bows.

Requires State Fish and Wildlife Commission to establish identical procedures for issuance of licenses, tags and permits for persons hunting with bows and persons hunting with firearms.

Exempts concealed handgun license records from disclosure under public records law.

Prohibits possession of replica firearm on school grounds under certain circumstances.

Exempts records and information that identify person as holder of or applicant for concealed handgun license from disclosure.

Exempts transferor of firearm from performing criminal history record check if purchaser or recipient has concealed handgun license.

Requires Department of State Police to destroy records obtained during criminal records check within 24 hours of approval for qualified firearms purchases.

Authorizes Department of Human Services to adopt rules addressing storage, transportation and use of firearms and ammunition in presence of children in foster care.

Expands robbery in first degree to include use of look-alike firearm.

Provides persons licensed to carry concealed handgun in another state with protections provided to persons with Oregon concealed handgun license.

Directs Department of State Police to adopt rules that identify reciprocal licenses that allow holder of license to carry concealed handgun in another state.

Provides persons licensed to carry concealed handgun in another state with protections provided to persons with Oregon concealed handgun license.

Creates presumption that persons certified by Department of Public Safety Standards and Training are eligible for concealed handgun license.

Applies defense to crime of felon in possession of firearm to certain other crimes predicated on person's status as felon.

Exempts employee of United States Department of Agriculture in course of lawful taking of wildlife from criminal laws related to possession and discharge of firearms.

Defines "readily accessible" for purposes of prohibition on possessing readily accessible, concealed handgun within vehicle.

Modifies crime of felon in possession of restricted weapon to include tasers.

Exempts person authorized to possess explosives under license or permit issued by Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives from requirement to obtain registration with State Fire Marshal.