Posted: 8/8/2007 12:59:17 AM EDT
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hey all. so, i've taken the CCW class and everything, but i've been too lazy to turn in the application. now i'd like to turn in the app for my OR CCW, but it looks like i might end up moving over to vancouver in a couple months. if i get my OR CCW, does it remain valid after i move, or does it go away and i have to apply for the elusive non-resident permit? |
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Seeing as you are currently a Oregon resident, I would get down there and apply. I don't think they are going to come and take it away from you. Then when you go to renew it just change your address to wherever you are living. I have an Oregon permit that was issued by Clatsop County(Astoria), but they are no longer issuing to people from Clark County, they still renew mine. So get off your lazy ass  and get it done.Steve |
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Non-oregon residens must apply for a non-resident permit. Best of luck getting one, they are rare as hen's teeth. If you have an Oregon permit, you must have the address changed on your permit, and if you change county, only the sheriff of the county to which you move may re-issue the permit with the modified address. Since Oregon chooses not to recognize any other permits, once you leave Oregon your CHL days are finished (unless you can get an out of state permit). I did see Steve's post above. It looks as though he has an out of state permit. |
I was told by Clatsop County that I did not have to change an address if I were to move, but it is probably different in some counties. Yes, I got a non-resident permit from Clatsop County five years ago. Back before they cared what county in Washington you lived in, now they will only give them to counties close by. At the time, I was going to go to Multnomah County but really did not want to deal with the hassle. The Sheriff in Hood River told me to come up there if Multnomah County gave me a hard time or denied me. Steve |
Hmm... as I have said before, NEVER trust an LEO to know the law. Oregon law:
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I have heard for years and keep hearing this, but I have found it to be a non issue for at least Multnomah County. Everyone told me horror stories about denials and such but I do not know anyone personally that it has happened to. They did however tell me that they do not issue to non-residents at the front desk. I asked for the packet anyway and read it in the parking lot which had provisions for out of staters so go figure. The only extra hoop you need to jump through is the letter from Washington State Mental Health saying you are not on record and haven't been treated and writing a letter stating why you want the permit. Note:It is not "Shall-Issue" for non-residents though so they don't have to give you a permit like residents. ETA If you get your resident permit now and move in 3 months you will have to pay when you apply for your non-resident permit as they run you through the hoops again. |
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In Multnomah county, Washington residents only need to include a letter stating why they wish to have an Oregon CHP. There is no other difference(unless it changed in the last 6 mos) In Clark county (WA), Oregon or WA residents just fill out the app, get fingerprinted, and 30-60 days later your permit comes in the mail. Both are extremely easy to get no matter which state you live in. (if you're not a bad person) |
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hrm. i'm going to go talk to the washington county sherrif tomorrow. the office isn't far from my house anyway. but it sounds like non-resident isn't that hard after all. is there any particular acceptable/unacceptable reasons for CCW in OR for the non-resident letter? |
You wouldn't be the only person supprised to hear that. It is commonly thought that MC would be very difficult to deal with. (NFA items are a different story) The instructors on Wed nights 7:00pm-9:00pm supprise WA residents all the time by reassuribg them that it is no problem for them to get permits. I will help guide ANYONE on getting a CHP. I believe it is very important that anyone that can legally carry, does. ETA: for post 608, here is a Colt 608.............  |
Let me know if you need any help...... I dont know if there are unacceptable reasons for a citizen to be denied. I'm sure it happens though. I would apply for both right now, and when you move, you should be able to just change your address. The permit will still be issued from Washington county. Here is a 609.............. 
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I always just write plain and simple friends, family, and work bring me into Oregon on the regular basis.
I see they have dropped the State Mental Health letter requirment since I renewed last which is great. These might help with questions and such... www.co.multnomah.or.us/sheriff/chl_forms/040106/2%20Info%20To%20Handgun%20License%20Applicant%20NEW.pdf www.co.multnomah.or.us/sheriff/chl_forms/application091906.pdf |
When I got my permit done in Clatsop County, for a reason I put that I had Washington permit and carried daily and my work was requiring I be in Oregon a considerable amount. But at the time I don't think having a reason was a deciding factor in issuing. Steve |