Oregon Transporting Firearms in Oregon

[RatherDashing]

A relative of mine was saying that in Oregon, while driving with a firearm in the car, it must be locked (trigger lock, cable lock, locked case, etc.) in addition to being in the trunk. If so, are there exceptions, such as driving to a range and back, or hunting?

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[Koda]

No exceptions unless you open carry or have a CHL.

The law is ORS 166.250

 

[Cavedweller]

As I read the law it does not need to be locked unless it is in the passenger compartment of the vehicle.

 

[Alexx1401]

A relative of mine was saying that in Oregon, while driving with a firearm in the car, it must be locked (trigger lock, cable lock, locked case, etc.) in addition to being in the trunk. If so, are there exceptions, such as driving to a range and back, or hunting?

Since you have net access the OR regs on firearms are online. It is VERY, OVER THE TOP risky to ask questions like this on the net. Anyone here can say anything. Often they will be WAY off and wrong. Many times even thinking they are right. Bottom line always the same. If you take their advice and end up in front of a black robe? Black robe will not care what someone told you was OK. Places like this are great for general info BUT, before you actually take any advice from the net best to look for yourself and make damn sure.

 

[1775usmc]

Reading is beneficial.

 

[Cavedweller]

^Good advice.

(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section or ORS 166.260 (Persons not affected by ORS 166.250), 166.270 (Possession of weapons by certain felons), 166.273 (Relief from firearm prohibitions related to mental health), 166.274 (Relief from prohibition against possessing or receiving firearm), 166.291 (Issuance of concealed handgun license), 166.292 (Procedure for issuing) or 166.410 (Manufacture, importation or sale of firearms) to 166.470 (Limitations and conditions for sales of firearms), a person commits the crime of unlawful possession of a firearm if the person knowingly:
(a) Carries any firearm concealed upon the person;
(b) Possesses a handgun that is concealed and readily accessible to the person within any vehicle...

(a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this subsection, a handgun is readily accessible within the meaning of this section if the handgun is within the passenger compartment of the vehicle.
(b) If a vehicle, other than a vehicle described in paragraph (c) of this subsection, has no storage location that is outside the passenger compartment of the vehicle, a handgun is not readily accessible within the meaning of this section if:
(A) The handgun is stored in a closed and locked glove compartment, center console or other container; and
(B) The key is not inserted into the lock, if the glove compartment, center console or other container unlocks with a key.
(c) If the vehicle is a motorcycle, an all-terrain vehicle or a snowmobile, a handgun is not readily accessible within the meaning of this section if:
(A) The handgun is in a locked container within or affixed to the vehicle; or
(B) The handgun is equipped with a trigger lock or other locking mechanism that prevents the discharge of the firearm.

 

[RatherDashing]

No exceptions unless you open carry or have a CHL.

The law is ORS 166.250

That's what I was having trouble finding, thank you.

 

[Koda]

That's what I was having trouble finding, thank you.

Note, im not certain how open carry in a vehicle works. Seems to be a grey area.

 

[1775usmc]

Note, im not certain how open carry in a vehicle works. Seems to be a grey area.

Especially without a CHL depending on what city you're traveling through/in.

That is if it's loaded.

 

[RatherDashing]

I am more concerned with heading to the range with a trunk full of guns. Nothing loaded except a carry with CHL.

 

[Koda]

I am more concerned with heading to the range with a trunk full of guns. Nothing loaded except a carry with CHL.

With CHL I think your exempt from locking them up.

 

[1775usmc]

They're in the trunk. Which means no one can see them…. With a CHL I would not be at all concerned.

 

[Stomper]

They're in the trunk. Which means no one can see them…. With a CHL I would not be at all concerned.

It's the random three bodies that I usually have in my car-trunk at any given time that keep me weary of getting pulled over...

 

[1775usmc]

It's the random three bodies that I usually have in my car-trunk at any given time that keep me weary of getting pulled over...

I prefer to consume them rather than joy ride around town with them.

 

[Stomper]

I prefer to consume them rather than joy ride around town with them.

Meh.... I don't eat junk-food. You never know what (or who) is inside them.

 

[1775usmc]

Meh.... I don't eat junk-food. You never know what (or who) is inside them.

I like to think of it as my way of going "green" and recycling. lol.

 

[RedRover]

Was always under the impression as long as it was on the dash and unloaded, one was gtg in Oregon. At least that's what I was told as a youngin'.
Things may have changed, and haven't thought much about it having had a CHL for all these years.

DISCLAIMER: I am not an attorney, and any vewpoint provided here should not be taken as legal advice.

 

[nwwoodsman]

^Good advice.

(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section or ORS 166.260 (Persons not affected by ORS 166.250), 166.270 (Possession of weapons by certain felons), 166.273 (Relief from firearm prohibitions related to mental health), 166.274 (Relief from prohibition against possessing or receiving firearm), 166.291 (Issuance of concealed handgun license), 166.292 (Procedure for issuing) or 166.410 (Manufacture, importation or sale of firearms) to 166.470 (Limitations and conditions for sales of firearms), a person commits the crime of unlawful possession of a firearm if the person knowingly:
(a) Carries any firearm concealed upon the person;
(b) Possesses a handgun that is concealed and readily accessible to the person within any vehicle...

(a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this subsection, a handgun is readily accessible within the meaning of this section if the handgun is within the passenger compartment of the vehicle.
(b) If a vehicle, other than a vehicle described in paragraph (c) of this subsection, has no storage location that is outside the passenger compartment of the vehicle, a handgun is not readily accessible within the meaning of this section if:
(A) The handgun is stored in a closed and locked glove compartment, center console or other container; and
(B) The key is not inserted into the lock, if the glove compartment, center console or other container unlocks with a key.
(c) If the vehicle is a motorcycle, an all-terrain vehicle or a snowmobile, a handgun is not readily accessible within the meaning of this section if:
(A) The handgun is in a locked container within or affixed to the vehicle; or
(B) The handgun is equipped with a trigger lock or other locking mechanism that prevents the discharge of the firearm.

You see the word handgun a lot. No mention of rifle or shotgun. The "H" in CHL stands for handgun. Seems the law is pretty straight forward on those. Now regarding the transport of rifles and shotguns, there would be a whole lot of guys in a whole lot of trouble every time hunting season rolls around if it were required that long guns be locked up during transport

 

[ilikegunspdx]

I am more concerned with heading to the range with a trunk full of guns. Nothing loaded except a carry with CHL.

If you have a chl you can carry loaded rifle or pistol in the car within reach no problem. No need to lock up anything.

After m114 things change in regards to mag storage and what you can have on the gun. But for now you don't have to lock up anything. You can go to the range with loaded guns with standard capacity mags on the seat for example.

 

[SCARed]

You have to look up ODFW laws too. A number of gun laws there that people don't pay attention to.