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Okay, let me start by saying I have WAY too much time on my hands today . That and I don't ATV or snowmobile so maybe this is common knowledge in that community.
JC Weaponry has a smokin deal on a silenced sig that was tempting enough for me to research if I (WA resident) could use a silencer in OR.
That took me to a site that had some generic FAQ's that I was browsing and one of them stated that you can't carry a loaded firearm while operating an ATV or snowmobile and CHL holders aren't exempt. That of course got me curious and so I researched that to find:
821.240 Operating snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle while carrying firearm or bow; penalty. (1) A person commits the offense of operating a snowmobile or an all-terrain vehicle while carrying a firearm or bow if the person operates any snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle with a firearm in the possession of the person, unless the firearm is unloaded, or with a bow, unless all arrows are in a quiver.
(2) The offense described in this section, operating a snowmobile or an all-terrain vehicle while carrying a firearm or bow, is a Class B traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §729; 1985 c.393 §45; 1985 c.459 §31a; 1987 c.587 §14; 1989 c.991 §15a; 1991 c.589 §1]
https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors821.html
166.360 defines loaded as:
(3) Loaded firearm means:
(a) A breech-loading firearm in which there is an unexpended cartridge or shell in or attached to the firearm including but not limited to, in a chamber, magazine or clip which is attached to the firearm.
https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.html
Granted it's a class B traffic violation so BFD but if you flunk the attitude test with an officer he might choose to add that on to the ticket.
Take if for what it's worth.
can someone tell me if this law applies to both public, & private land?
If you're on a private land, do you think the coppers will follow you there?
I was thinking more along the lines of getting interviewed by a state bull or county sheriff on private timberland.
821.240 Operating snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle while carrying firearm or bow; exemptions; penalty. (1) A person commits the offense of operating a snowmobile or an all-terrain vehicle while carrying a firearm or bow if the person operates any snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle with a firearm in the possession of the person, unless the firearm is unloaded, or with a bow, unless all arrows are in a quiver.
(2) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to a person who is licensed under ORS 166.291 and 166.292 to carry a concealed handgun.
(3) As used in this section, "unloaded" means:
(a) If the firearm is a revolver, that there is no live cartridge in the chamber that is aligned with the hammer of the revolver;
(b) If the firearm is a muzzle-loading firearm, that the firearm is not capped or primed; or
(c) If the firearm is other than a revolver or a muzzle-loading firearm, that there is no live cartridge in the chamber.
(4) The offense described in this section, operating a snowmobile or an all-terrain vehicle while carrying a firearm or bow, is a Class B traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §729; 1985 c.393 §45; 1985 c.459 §31a; 1987 c.587 §14; 1989 c.991 §15a; 1991 c.589 §1; 2011 c.662 §6]
You don't have to prove your gun is not loaded just because they ask. They have no probable cause to search your gun to see if it is. Just be polite tell them no it is not loaded and be on your way. I have said no is that it. When they said Yes then I responded " If you have no other questions I will be going then."
Downside is if they call your bluff you have just given false information to a cop which in most states is a criminal offense. I would try to be polite without giving any info away but if they push it I would say "I have nothing to say and I do not consent to any search"..