Carry in Oregon restaurants...? (Hillsboro/Beaverton/...Portland?)

[markw76]

My understanding is "concealed means concealed". If it is not seen, it is not a problem. Makes you wonder why they require a permit, doesn't it?

If you had a wardrobe malfunction revealing your weapon, a wardrobe change might be in order.

 

[stitchclimber]

yeah, I'm going to start carrying a smaller gun in order to avoid the dreaded wardrobe malfunction.

 

[markw76]

To bad long coats a la Matrix haven't caught on. You apparently can hide an arsenal in those, and a few strategic slits could solve the access problem.

 

[CharlesAFerg]

could I get some clarification here?

So here is what I understand:
Open carry is legal in the state of Oregon.
Loaded weapon carrying is banned in Portland and some burbs.
Once you have your CWP you are now free from the loaded weapons ban.
Does this mean that with your CWP you can open carry in Portland?

The reason I'm asking is for clarification.

I had the Portland Police called on me the other day when I went to get something out of my car in my condo parking lot, and in the hurry my sidearm was showing. The police made it clear that a concealed weapons permit was good only for concealed carry, but I've heard so many contradicting reports I was wondering if someone had a link to actual Oregon info on this.

My understanding is "concealed means concealed". If it is not seen, it is not a problem. Makes you wonder why they require a permit, doesn't it?

If you had a wardrobe malfunction revealing your weapon, a wardrobe change might be in order.

You need the permit to open carry in areas like Portland that don't allow it UNLESS you have a CHL.

So you're fine. Problem is, don't argue with the police or even mention they are wrong. Just comply, leave, and you can continue on. If they want to bother you again and decide to take you to court, that's where you can really defend yourself.