SB 322 : Sheriff Shopping for Concealed Handgun Licenses

Position: Oppose Status: Failed to pass out of Senate Judiciary Committee

Concealed handgun license (CHL) requirements vary among Oregon counties. If a CHL applicant cannot or will not meet the higher standards in one county, the applicant can "shop" for a sheriff with more lax CHL requirements.

Update

July 1, 2019

January 15, 2019: Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee January 14, 2019 Introduced by Senator Thatcher

Authorizes sheriff of county to issue concealed handgun license to eligible person residing in adjoining county.

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Oregon's Senators are:

Senator Ron Wyden: (503) 326-7525
Senator Jeff Merkley: (503) 326-3386

Oregon's Representatives are:

Rep. Suzanne Bonamici: (503) 469-6010
Rep. Greg Walden: (541) 389-4408
Rep. Earl Blumenauer: (503) 231-2300
Rep. Peter DeFazio: (541) 465-6732
Rep. Kurt Schrader: (503) 557-1324

When you call, identify yourself as a constituent. If you are speaking with a staff member, be polite and ask the person's name. Chances are, you'll be speaking with that person again. Give a clear and simple message like "Please vote NO on Bill XYZ." Ask if you can be called back about the issue. If you are uncomfortable talking to a staff member, call after hours and leave a message. It still counts!

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