Posted: 2/3/2009 5:33:23 AM EDT
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Is there anything I should know for my Oregon CHL interview with the Sherriff? I've got an appointment in a couple of weeks to get my first issue of an Oregon CHL––I've lived here for some time, just never went to the trouble to get a license, but figured it was time to exercise my rights.
I was just hoping someone could provide some insight about what kind of questions will be asked, what they're looking for, etc. Thanks in advance, SC |
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When I got mine, there were no questions as to "why" or anything else. Just a meeting to do fingerprinting and similar formalities, a month later - the CHL was in my mailbox. OR is a "shall issue" state, so there shouldn't be any explanations required on your part.
FWIW, mine is in Washington County, can't say specifically how other counties handle their CHL processes but I imagine similar. |
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When I got mine, there were no questions as to "why" or anything else. Just a meeting to do fingerprinting and similar formalities, a month later - the CHL was in my mailbox. OR is a "shall issue" state, so there shouldn't be any explanations required on your part. FWIW, mine is in Washington County, can't say specifically how other counties handle their CHL processes but I imagine similar. This 
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Is there anything I should know for my Oregon CHL interview with the Sherriff? I've got an appointment in a couple of weeks to get my first issue of an Oregon CHL––I've lived here for some time, just never went to the trouble to get a license, but figured it was time to exercise my rights. I was just hoping someone could provide some insight about what kind of questions will be asked, what they're looking for, etc. Thanks in advance, SC You do not have an interview with "the Sheriff". "the Sheriff" is one person, an elected official, you, sir, have an appointment with "the Sheriffs Office", where you will speak to a (most likely) non-sworn person who does clerical work (sort of a secretary). It's just a pet peeve of mine when people call a deputy "a sheriff", like "My brother is a sheriff". |
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It's good to know that it doesn't take long, but their hours of operation suck.
I work from 7:30am-4pm, and I work in SE Portland. I live in Washington county, which means I have to go to Hillsboro, and get there by 5pm. I do plan on moving to Multnomah county soon though. Where is the Sheriff's office for Multnomah? |
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Is there anything I should know for my Oregon CHL interview with the Sherriff? I've got an appointment in a couple of weeks to get my first issue of an Oregon CHL––I've lived here for some time, just never went to the trouble to get a license, but figured it was time to exercise my rights. I was just hoping someone could provide some insight about what kind of questions will be asked, what they're looking for, etc. Thanks in advance, SC You do not have an interview with "the Sheriff". "the Sheriff" is one person, an elected official, you, sir, have an appointment with "the Sheriffs Office", where you will speak to a (most likely) non-sworn person who does clerical work (sort of a secretary). It's just a pet peeve of mine when people call a deputy "a sheriff", like "My brother is a sheriff". Roger that––an understandable peeve. The way the letter reads, it does give one the impression that I'd be meeting Mr. Skipper directly, which is of course, would not be a sustainable approach. |
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Same thing in Lincoln County. No interview, just fill out out the paperwork, prints, proof of NRA firearms course, 2 letters of recommendation, give them money for Sheriff and OSP, wait for mail man (mail person) Just one point here–– the proof of safety training does not actually have to be NRA approved. The class that I took is not NRA approved (they make a big deal about that at the beginning...stating that an NRA class runs about 8 hours, this one went 2 hours). Apparently, Oregon just wants to see something––there were 70 people at the class I took, all of whom were headed to the Sherriff's office to submit a CHL application. SC |
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proof of NRA firearms course, 2 letters of recommendation, This brings up a question... Does it matter what state the NRA test was completed in, or when? I've still got my original test certificate I took almost two years ago in Michigan. Second question, do the two letters have to be from in-state? Because I don't think half of my roomies can spell, and that would look bad on my behalf. |
Apparently each county is different. For example, in either Josephine and Jackson counties you simply;
Normally it takes just a couple of weeks but they're backed up around ten weeks out right now due to demand. Have no idea why. 
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Is there anything I should know for my Oregon CHL interview with the Sherriff? I've got an appointment in a couple of weeks to get my first issue of an Oregon CHL––I've lived here for some time, just never went to the trouble to get a license, but figured it was time to exercise my rights. I was just hoping someone could provide some insight about what kind of questions will be asked, what they're looking for, etc. Thanks in advance, SC You do not have an interview with "the Sheriff". "the Sheriff" is one person, an elected official, you, sir, have an appointment with "the Sheriffs Office", where you will speak to a (most likely) non-sworn person who does clerical work (sort of a secretary). It's just a pet peeve of mine when people call a deputy "a sheriff", like "My brother is a sheriff". Roger that––an understandable peeve. The way the letter reads, it does give one the impression that I'd be meeting Mr. Skipper directly, which is of course, would not be a sustainable approach. Well...................... let us know, you'd be the first. Maybe there was some reason he wants to meet you! 
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I cannot comment on the requirements for training–– however, no one has ever indicated that there is an expiration date to me.
In Multnomah County, the application simply asked to list two references, not provide letters. Neither of my references have been contacted–– I'm not sure when, or to what extent, they perform the background checks. Oh, and regarding meeting with the Sherriff–– I don't think my letter is any different than any other, nor do I think I'll actually see the Sherriff–– I was simply saying that the letter could be interpreted in that way. I have no doubt that I'll meet with a clerk and do little more than pay a fee and leave some prints. 10 week backlog...sheesh, this is a long process. I'm not surprised that there's a big demand, the class I took last month was packed. The instructor said that every class he's given has been full, to the point that he is doubling the number of courses as a response. Meanwhile, I've been building a rifle, and have had a lower parts kit on back order since mid-November (I have everything else sitting in the safe)... just called a dealer who said they have 28,000 back orders...I wish my business had that kind of problem right now. Apparently, all things related to personal defense are in high demand. And no, I don't wonder why. SC |