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PORTLAND, Ore. Portland police shut down the Burnside Bridge and detained 13 bearded men who said they were headed to a photo shoot to raise money for breast cancer research Wednesday evening.According to spokesman Robert King, police received a report that a man on the bridge had an assault rifle. Officers shut down the bridge just after 7:30 p.m. while they investigated.
Police found 13 bearded men, many of whom wore military style uniforms. One of the men had an assault rifle, King said. They were taken to the Central Precinct.
It's unclear if the assault rifle was loaded.
Several of the men told KATU News they were on their way to take a photo under the "Portland, Oregon" sign near the Burnside Bridge to raise money for breast cancer research. The men said the photo was going to be part of a calendar for Stumptown Stache and Beard Collective.
"It's from Seattle," said Jedediah Aacker. "This girl, Sugar June, does it. She puts together a calendar for all the beard clubs around the nation. Beards for breasts."
Someone called police when they saw one of the men holding a rifle on the bridge.
"We were wearing camo gear and stuff walking up to do the shoot and sure enough police show up, boom, arrested us," said Aacker.
"We were just a bunch of dudes walking across the bridge wearing camo getting rad."
King said two of the men were charged with disorderly conduct for handling the rifle. It's unclear if any of the other 11 men will be charged with a crime.
The bridge was opened at around 8:15.
"We didn't mean to shake up the community or shut down the Burnside Bridge," said Matthew Jenkins. "Just trying to save boobs, you know?"
So exactly what statute would they be in violation of? Scaring the hipsters? Causing dog walkers to spill their lattes? Or would it be just plain walking around as an unapologetic male?
Do you need a CHL in Portland to walk around open carrying a long gun? I know you need the CHL if you're open carrying an unloaded handgun though.Well, if the person holding the rifle has a CHL, they should get their lawyer to sue the pants off the city (I hate to say that because it is our money) because that would be legal. Disorderly conduct. What a bunch of potential baloney. aaaaarrrrrgggghhhh!
Yep, you do. Read the municipal code:Do you need a CHL in Portland to walk around open carrying a long gun? I know you need the CHL if you're open carrying an unloaded handgun though.
It is without a CHL.Did not realize OCing a long gun was illegal
Actually, it would appear carrying a LOADED long gun is illegal without a CHL. I re-read the code again and I don't get that it is illegal to open carry if you don't have a CHL and the gun isn't loaded and all ammo removed from the magazine.It is without a CHL.
If you read it a little closer it also says that CHP holders are excluded from that. The only time a CHP holder would need to comply is when there has been an "unlawful use" of said weapon. But, they can force you to comply simply by demanding it and threatening you with violence. I'd be inclined to capitulate to any demands and sue later. It is less likely to cost you your life if you do not resist at the time.I noticed Portland code says you have to turn over you firearm for inspection by a peace officer if asked;
But the state also gave counties and cities latitude to ban open carry for non CHL holders.I call BS on that crap OREGON IS AN OPEN CARRY STATE.
So exactly what statute would they be in violation of? Scaring the hipsters? Causing dog walkers to spill their lattes? Or would it be just plain walking around as an unapologetic male?