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Oregon Concealed Carry Laws (2026)
Conditional: Oregon requires a Concealed Handgun License to carry concealed, issued by the county sheriff to those 21 and older who show handgun competence.
Oregon requires a Concealed Handgun License to carry concealed, issued by the county sheriff to those 21 and older who show handgun competence. There is no non-resident program, aside from a narrow contiguous-state waiver, and the minimum age is 21.
Official source: oregonlegislature.gov →
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Concealed Carry in states bordering Oregon
The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.
- CaliforniaRestricted
California requires a permit to carry concealed, and the minimum age is 21. The permit is a CCW; the state is shall-issue post-Bruen, applying objective standards, and there are broad restrictions on sensitive places.
Verified Jul 2, 2026 · Source: oag.ca.gov · Full California rule →
- IdahoPermitted
No permit is needed if you are a U.S. citizen or current U.S. military member, at least 18, and not disqualified (for example, by a felony charge or conviction or unlawful drug use). …
Verified Oct 12, 2026 · Source: legislature.idaho.gov · Full Idaho rule →
- NevadaConditional
Nevada requires a permit to carry concealed, and the minimum age is 21 (18 to 20 qualifying military only). It is shall-issue through the county sheriff, and Nevada is not permitless.
Verified Jul 6, 2026 · Source: rccd.nv.gov · Full Nevada rule →
- WashingtonConditional
A Concealed Pistol License (CPL) is required to carry a concealed pistol, and you must be 21 or older. The police chief or county sheriff must issue it within 30 days (60 days if the applicant has no Washington driver's license or ID, or has lived in the state under 90 days) unless the applicant is disqualified. No training is required before May 1, 2027. From that date, applicants must show certified firearms safety training from the last five years, unless exempt.
Verified Oct 12, 2026 · Source: app.leg.wa.gov · Full Washington rule →
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