Today in the House Judiciary Committee, three bills of interest to gun owners were heard, But without question, the one that most gun owners will want to know about was HB 2463.
This bill recognizes the concealed handgun licenses of all other states.
At the request of OFF, an amendment was drafted that extended that recognition to Alaska and Vermont, which allow their residents to carry concealed without a license.
As you know, this type of legislation has been introduced many times in the past and has always generated resistance from the Oregon Sheriffs.
At today's hearing, the representative of the Oregon Sheriffs stated that they no longer opposed recognizing the CHL's of other states. This is a significant breakthrough in our efforts to have Oregon join the many states that allow non-residents to be safe while visiting .
We strongly urge you to contact the House Judiciary Committee and express your support for HB 2463. Please remind them that this bill not only helps non-residents, but will help Oregonians whose licenses would be recognized in many states if Oregon recognizes theirs. A sample message and contact information follow at the bottom of this page.
Oregon currently recognizes NO other state permits. This bill would change that and open up numerous other states to concealed carry by Oregon residents.
Article here. Please consider contacting the committee members to express your support for this bill.
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Are there any updates on this?
Thad,
Looks like HB 2463, the concealed carry reciprocity bill, passed the House Judiciary Committee on May 4th with a "Do Pass" recommendation, and has been assigned to the Ways and Means Public Safety Subcommittee as of May 5th.
The wheels of the legislature turn slowly, but looks like it's moving forward.
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