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Community => Advocacy, Agencies, Access => Topic started by: Westside88 on February 04, 2015, 10:59:43 AM

Title: Open carry on Oregon Beaches
Post by: Westside88 on February 04, 2015, 10:59:43 AM: I was wondering if anyone has any insight as to the legality of open carry on Oregon beaches. From what I can gather open carry is allowed unless a city specifically passes an ordinance against it. I guess my main question is whether beaches are considered parks. That doesn't seem to be the case. Thanks for any tips and yes I do plan to get my Oregon concealed permit
I should mention my purpose would be walking on the beach at night. I don't have any intent of open carry on a busy beach. I just know in the past, especially the farther down the coast I've been I've encountered some questionable characters.
Title: Re: Open carry on Oregon Beaches
Post by: skeeter 20i on February 04, 2015, 01:30:23 PM: I always thought most beaches in Oregon were state parks :dunno:
Title: Re: Open carry on Oregon Beaches
Post by: h20hunter on February 04, 2015, 01:32:32 PM: Doing a little looking around it may come down to the specific area you are in.

Open carry of firearms is legal, but for those who do not have a concealed handgun license, cities and counties may regulate the open carry of loaded firearms in public places. Localities that prohibit non-licensed open carry of loaded firearms in public places include: Astoria, Beaverton, Independence, Newport, Oregon City, Portland, Salem, Tigard, and Multnomah County.
Title: Re: Open carry on Oregon Beaches
Post by: Westside88 on February 04, 2015, 01:55:42 PM: Quote from: skeeter 20i on February 04, 2015, 01:30:23 PM
I always thought most beaches in Oregon were state parks :dunno:
That's one if my main questions. I know some areas are clearly parks while others
I'm not sure. I'll keep looking into it. I found an article
About an Oregon resident who carries his pistol and AR
Because he can. Sounds like it's legal but not necessarily
not encouraged. I prefer concealed carry, so time to follow
Through on the Oregon permit
Title: Re: Open carry on Oregon Beaches
Post by: h20hunter on February 04, 2015, 01:56:57 PM: You could also easily call one of the local PD's for the area you will be visiting. Simply ask.
Title: Re: Open carry on Oregon Beaches
Post by: Westside88 on February 04, 2015, 02:13:49 PM: You're correct and that's what I plan to do. Thanks
Title: Re: Open carry on Oregon Beaches
Post by: h20hunter on February 04, 2015, 02:15:35 PM: Let us know. I was down there last summer in Canon Beach. I chose to not carry and felt confident in the area we were at. However, I was wondering so post up with what you find out.
Title: Re: Open carry on Oregon Beaches
Post by: CP on February 04, 2015, 03:00:05 PM: Quote from: Macs B on February 04, 2015, 02:29:04 PM
Just out of curiosity under what circumstances would you open carry on the beach?

When you can’t conceal your weapon.
Title: Re: Open carry on Oregon Beaches
Post by: Westside88 on February 04, 2015, 04:32:45 PM: Quote from: Macs B on February 04, 2015, 02:29:04 PM
Just out of curiosity under what circumstances would you open carry on the beach?
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I was thinking more along the lines of Lincoln City or Gold Beach out walking at night.
The only reason I was asking about open carry was because I don't have a concealed
Carry for Oregon. As you get farther south some of the beaches are more remote and
seem to have more issues with transients etc. I wouldn't see a need to carry in Cannon beach etc or daylight hours
Title: Re: Open carry on Oregon Beaches
Post by: csaaphill on February 05, 2015, 03:01:34 AM: I guess because he can >:(