Oregon Concealed carry at the Portland Zoo?

[tashworth1]

not A lot of time to research hopefully someone hear knows, can you c/c at the zoo?
thanks t.

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[01rednavigator]

I'm fairly certain you can, I know I did a few years ago when I went.

I wouldn't go to the Zoo without my sidearm, what if a damn bear or lion got loose!

 

[CountryGent]

Their polices can be read here. They don't allow weapons, but the parenthetical statement cites ORS 166.173(2)9c, which exempts CHL holders.

 

[tashworth1]

thank you. just put a lock box in the car just in case.

 

[Certaindeaf]

A can cannon loaded with peanuts is pretty awesome for those far away elephants.. probably.

 

[ZA_Survivalist]

Its merely a suggestion if they say you cannot.

No metal detectors, concealed means concealed. They are none the wiser.

 

[mkwerx]

As ZA said - no metal detectors, and no crime is committed unless you refuse to leave if asked. Also - the Oregon Zoo is public property, and it is NOT part of the official list of places you cannot carry. If you have a CHL, you're good to go on that front.

I carry there when we go. Think about it - the zoo is a literal zoo as well as the metaphorical kind - think about it, hundreds if not thousands of visitors a day from all walks of life, including criminal. It's a confined area with walls and gates - meaning limited points of escape in case something bad happens. It's a good target for crazy and criminal behavior.

I would NOT leave a gun in the car there either, despite security, cars get broken into, and with the mass of people in and out, it's easy enough for a quick theif to go unnoticed PLUS they have fast, easy escape on the Crime Train AKA MAX light rail that makes a stop right there. If you don't want to carry in the zoo, I'd forego carrying at all on that trip before I risk leaving my gun unattended in the car, lock box or not. There's not a pistol lock box made that cannot be busted up with a hammer and chisel.

 

[Bally556]

Looks like you already have your answer. But I'll give you my 2 cents anyways. I have a yearly membership and I never go without my firearm. As long as it's fully concealed, you should be good. If for some reason they see it and ask you to leave. Just leave.

 

[Howard1955]

"Better to have and not need, than to need and not have."

~ Dad ~

 

[HB of CJ]

If I were inclined to visit a cool ZOO and they are cool to visit, I would always be armed with the big boy .45 Super with 65 rounds. Like already said better what if some dangerous animal gets loose? I mean elephants and Orcas and stuff.

 

[The Heretic]

If I were inclined to visit a cool ZOO and they are cool to visit, I would always be armed with the big boy .45 Super with 65 rounds. Like already said better what if some dangerous animal gets loose? I mean elephants and Orcas and stuff.

Yeah - orcas are a real danger if they get loose.



Yes - I know they don't have orcas there.

 

[John Gault]

Anybody know if the security is the same for the summer concert series....
Worried about enhanced security (metal detectors) for shows specifically...

 

[HuckleberryFun]

They cannot arrest you or cite you if you have a CHL.
They can only trespass you if you refuse to leave.
Same as any other place. Courthouses, etc, are different of course.

 

[John Gault]

Minimal security tonight.
Searched blanket....
Didnt even ask about weapons...

 

[Nick Burkhardt]

When we went to a zoo concert they only did purse or bag checks. No wands or pat downs. They were more concerned with glass containers than weapons.