House says concealed carry licenses from other states OK in Oregon

[RamboLiberal]

The Oregon House voted Monday to throw out the welcome mat for out-of-state visitors packing heat and concealed weapons permits.

On a vote of 40 to 17, the chamber approved a bill that would allow people who have permits from other states to carry concealed guns while visiting Oregon.

Two former law enforcement agents Democratic Rep. Jeff Barker, D-Aloha, and Republican Rep. Wayne Krieger, R-Gold Beach carried the bill, which now goes to the Senate for approval.

Currently, Oregon doesn't recognize licenses issued by any other state, though a license from this state is honored in just over a dozen others.

http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/03/house_says_concealed_carry_lic.html

[msongs]

1. gun licenses good gay marriage license ... bad nt

[oneshooter]

4. California doesn't recognize any other states permits, but theirs is accepted in

16 states. Strange ain't it.

Oneshooter
Armed and Livin in Texas

[Remmah2]

7. It shouldn't matter what a person has in their pants.

Gay, straight, Glock or Sig.

[Kennah]

8. Wheel Gun Bigot!

:sarcasm:

[Lasher]

2. Most other states respect the positions of other states regarding CCW permits.

If you think they should not, then maybe your view is inconsistent with that of the majority.

[provis99]

3. the current system is a horrible patchwork of recognition.

It would be better if CCW states recognized all other CCW state licenses, the way that Oregon appears to be going. Too many states accept CCW from some states, but not other, or need reciprocity, and the whole thing is confusing.

[VoteProgressive]

5. I agree, I have a Kansas and Utah license but New Mexico is still not on my list. What a mess!

[Abq_Sarah]

6. It has to do with training requirements

NM doesn't accept permits from states that don't at least match their requirements.