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Oregon Open Carry Laws (2026)
Conditional: Yes, at 18 or older, with limits. State law does not ban carrying a handgun openly, for example in a belt holster.
Yes, at 18 or older, with limits. State law does not ban carrying a handgun openly, for example in a belt holster. Cities and counties may ban carrying a loaded firearm in public places, and Portland does, including in a vehicle, unless you hold an Oregon Concealed Handgun License (CHL). State law bans firearms in public buildings, including schools, hospitals, city halls and airport terminals, with narrow exceptions.
Official source: oregonlegislature.gov →
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Open Carry in states bordering Oregon
The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.
- CaliforniaRestricted
California effectively prohibits open carry of a handgun in public — in incorporated cities and in prohibited county areas.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: oag.ca.gov · Full California rule →
- IdahoPermitted
Open carry of a handgun in plain view needs no license anywhere in Idaho, including inside cities. Cities and counties cannot add their own bans. It is open to adults 18 and older who may legally have a gun. Private owners can still bar guns from their property, and school property is off limits except in narrow cases.
Verified Oct 12, 2026 · Source: legislature.idaho.gov · Full Idaho rule →
- NevadaPermitted
Open carry is legal in Nevada without a permit: anyone 18 or older who may lawfully possess a firearm may openly carry in most public places. Standard location limits apply, including K-12 schools, child care, federal buildings, and posted private property.
Verified Jun 5, 2026 · Source: leg.state.nv.us · Full Nevada rule →
- WashingtonConditional
Open carry of a pistol is generally legal in Washington at 21 or older without a license, because no statute directly prohibits it. …
Verified Oct 12, 2026 · Source: atg.wa.gov · Full Washington rule →
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