Do I need a permit to carry in Oregon?

Yes. Oregon requires a carry permit. The minimum age is 21.

Does Oregon honor out-of-state permits?

No. Oregon does not honor a non-resident permit. Carrying on one there is illegal.

Where can I check Oregon's official rules?

Check Oregon county sheriffs (ORS ch. 166). The controlling law is Or. Rev. Stat. § 166.291.

Carry laws · 2026

Oregon concealed carry laws, backed by the statute

At a glance

Carry rule: Permit with added requirements
Minimum age: 21
Non-resident permit valid here?: No
Statute: Or. Rev. Stat. § 166.291

Carrying in Oregon

Oregon does issue carry permits to adults 21 and older, but the process asks more of you.

Expect in-person training and review by a state or local agency.

Issued by county sheriff; training with a live-fire component required.

Source: Or. Rev. Stat. § 166.291. Oregon county sheriffs (ORS ch. 166). Reviewed Q3 2026.

Does a non-resident permit work in Oregon?

A non-resident permit is a carry permit issued by a state you do not live in.

No. Oregon does not honor a non-resident permit. Carrying on it there is illegal, even if Oregon honors some other permits.

Getting Oregon's own permit

Oregon requires in-person training and processing by a state or local agency. Online-only training does not satisfy Oregon's rules.

Common questions

Do I need a permit to carry in Oregon?: Yes. Oregon requires a carry permit. The minimum age is 21.
Does Oregon honor out-of-state permits?: No. Oregon does not honor a non-resident permit. Carrying on one there is illegal.
Where can I check Oregon's official rules?: Check Oregon county sheriffs (ORS ch. 166). The controlling law is Or. Rev. Stat. § 166.291.

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Sources and verification

OR: Or. Rev. Stat. § 166.291. Oregon county sheriffs (ORS ch. 166).

Recognition and carry-law data compiled from each state's statutes and official Attorney General, State Police, or Department of Public Safety reciprocity pages. Reviewed quarterly. Last reviewed: Q3 2026. We review and update this information about once a quarter. Laws change between reviews, so verify with the destination state before you travel or apply. Read how we verify our information, including our public corrections log.