In OR is a hospital considered a "public building"?

[deen_ad]

I see a story in today's Oregonian that a couple was arrested and charged with having a loaded gun in a hospital.
The charge was "possession of a loaded firearm in a public building".
I haven't been in an OR hospital for many years but here in WA a hospital is a privately owned building and not a "public building" like the Courthouse.
So, before I get in trouble if I ever have to visit anyone in an OR hospital are they considered "public buildings" making them off limits? I do have both WA and OR permits.


Deen
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[drew]

ORS 166.360 defines a hospital as a public building.

ORS 166.370 which prohibits firearms in the facility excludes CHL holders.

 

[deen_ad]

ORS 166.360 defines a hospital as a public building.

ORS 166.370 which prohibits firearms in the facility excludes CHL holders.

Thank you!!


Deen
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Second Amendment Foundation Member
Washington Arms Collectors Member
Arms Collectors of SW Washington Member

"A gun is like a parachute. If you need one and don't have it, you'll probably never need one again!"

 

[duane black]

There seems to be very few places in Oregon you can not carry with a valid chl ? Court facility, Indian reservation , federal buildings ? Any others ?

 

[markpeters1970]

Not saying it would pass muster however, OHSU does not allow CHL carry inside the buildings

 

[drew]

There seems to be very few places in Oregon you can not carry with a valid chl ? Court facility, Indian reservation , federal buildings ? Any others ?

I think that is pretty much it. We let people carry in a lot of places where other states don't. You can carry in the state capitol or a bar.

 

[drew]

Not saying it would pass muster however, OHSU does not allow CHL carry inside the buildings

True the universities try to have their own policies. I believe they can make them apply to students, faculty, contractors, etc. who have to sign a contract. General public is a great question that will show up in court at some point. At worst, they could only have you leave.

 

[duane black]

You guys got me reading. Interesting about the university. It looks like there was a case where a student at WOU was arrested but had the charges dropped when the prosecutor was challenged by OFF.

02.10.09 WOU STUDENT "TRIED" AND CONVICTED BY COLLEGE, CLEARED BY DA. - Oregon Firearms Federation

Anyhow, good information to have as I have a Oregon CHL.

 

[drew]

You guys got me reading. Interesting about the university. It looks like there was a case where a student at WOU was arrested but had the charges dropped when the prosecutor was challenged by OFF.

02.10.09 WOU STUDENT "TRIED" AND CONVICTED BY COLLEGE, CLEARED BY DA. - Oregon Firearms Federation

Anyhow, good information to have as I have a Oregon CHL.

Yeah, that case sent the Oregon University System scrambling like cockroaches when the light switch was flipped.