Overview
- Establishes a reciprocity framework so certain out-of-state concealed handgun licensees receive Oregon CHL protections.
Key provisions
- Directs the Department of State Police to create and maintain a list of states that recognize Oregon CHLs.
- Requires listed states to have a handgun competency requirement comparable to Oregon’s.
- Extends Oregon CHL protections to licensees from states on the department list.
- Ties reciprocity to OSP evaluation rather than a blanket recognition rule.
Penalties / enforcement
- No new criminal penalties described in the OLIS summary.
- Enforcement occurs through administrative recognition of qualifying states and licensees.
Effective date / timeline
- Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Exceptions / carve-outs
- Reciprocity applies only to states meeting Oregon’s competency standard and recognition criteria.