Frequently Asked Questions

Oregon Law states: Possession of a Concealed Handgun License does not authorize you to carry a firearm on any of the following properties: Any Federal facility. (i.e., Federal Court House, Post Office, Social Security Office, in airports, and on airplanes). This does not prohibit the carrying of firearms on federal lands, other than designated wilderness areas, incident to hunting or other lawful purposes. National Forests marked or posted by signs prohibiting all firearms. You may not carry a firearm concealed while upon an Indian Reservation/Indian property without the written permission of the tribal judge. This may also apply to certain casinos that are on the Indian lands. In a courtroom, jury room, judge's chambers or the areas adjacent thereto that the presiding judge determines should be free of firearms to ensure the safety of the litigants, court personnel, witnesses and others. Additionally, many private businesses have conditions regarding the possession of firearms on their premises. If you violate these conditions you could, under certain circumstances, be subject to arrest under Oregon trespass laws, in which case your concealed handgun license would be seized and/or revoked.

Do not bring guns, mace, knives or any type of weapon to the Lincoln County Courthouse.

You may apply online through our third-party vendor, Permitium.

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If you do not have the ability to apply online, you may email us at sheriffchl@co.lincoln.or.us or call (541) 265-4912 to arrange an alternative method of applying.

If you have a current or expired Concealed Handgun License (CHL) from Lincoln County, please use our link below to apply online.  

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Per ORS 166.295, an otherwise expired concealed handgun license continues to be valid for up to 45 days after the licensee applies for renewal if:

• The licensee applies for renewal before the original license expires;
• The licensee has proof of the application for renewal; and
• The application for renewal has not been denied.

If you do not have the ability to apply online, you may email us at sheriffchl@co.lincoln.or.us or call (541) 265-4912 to arrange an alternative method of applying.

You must successfully complete a handgun safety class taught by a National Rifle Association (NRA) certified instructor (list of instructors in our area (PDF)).

Proof of competency must be uploaded with your online application. Please do not make an appointment until you have met the competency requirement in one of the following ways:

• Completion of any hunter education or hunter safety course approved by the State Department of Fish and Wildlife or a similar agency of another state if handgun safety was a component of the course;
• Completion of any National Rifle Association firearms safety or training course if handgun safety was a component of the course;
• Completion of any firearms safety or training course or class available to the general public offered by law enforcement, community college, or private or public institution or organization or firearms training school utilizing instructors certified by the National Rifle Association or a law enforcement agency if handgun safety was a component of the course;
• Completion of any law enforcement firearms safety or training course or class offered for security guards, investigators, reserve law enforcement officers or any other law enforcement officers if handgun safety was a component of the course;
• Presents evidence of equivalent experience with a handgun through participation in organized shooting competition or military service;
• Is licensed or has been licensed to carry a firearm in this state, unless the license has been revoked; or
• Completion of any firearms training or safety course or class conducted by a firearms instructor certified by a law enforcement agency or the National Rifle Association if handgun safety was a component of the course.

If you have been issued a Concealed Handgun License from another Oregon County and it is due for renewal, even if it is expired, you may apply online at the link below and select the "RENEW Concealed Handgun License OR TRANSFERRING from Another County and RENEWING" option.

If you have been issued a Concealed Handgun License from another Oregon County and do not need to renew your license, you may apply online at the link below and select the "TRANSFERRING from Another County and NOT RENEWING" option.

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Your fingerprinting appointment is scheduled through the online application process.  No walk-ins are permitted.  The fee to renew and transfer your concealed handgun license from another Oregon county is $90.00.  The fee to only transfer your concealed handgun license from another Oregon county is $30.00.

If you do not have the ability to apply online, you may email us at sheriffchl@co.lincoln.or.us or call (541) 265-4912 to arrange an alternative method of applying.

Your concealed handgun license is valid for four years from date of issue. Any arrest or involvement in criminal activity may be cause for revocation.

Effective September 25, 2021, fees increased pursuant to Senate Bill 554

• Initial issuance of an Oregon license: $115
• Renewal license within Lincoln County: $75
• Address, name change, or replacement within Lincoln County: $15
  (Expiration date is the same as the original.)
• Transfer and renewal from other Oregon County: $90
• Transfer only from other Oregon County: $30

You will receive a certified letter from the Sheriff stating the reasons that your license request was denied or revoked.

Yes, if your DD214 indicates that you are competent with a handgun, sidearm, or pistol, or you were Military Police or a Commissioned Officer. If your DD214 does not show this, we will be unable to accept it for competency, even if you did use one of the listed firearms while in the service.

Yes. You may apply online for a change of address at the following link.

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If you do not have the ability to apply online, you may email us at sheriffchl@co.lincoln.or.us or call (541) 265-4912 to arrange an alternative method of applying.

No. Oregon does not currently recognize concealed handgun licenses from other states. You must have an Oregon Concealed Handgun License in order to carry concealed in Oregon.

Monday through Thursday, 8 am to Noon and 1 pm to 5 pm.

Closed: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays

You may contact the National Rifle Association (NRA) Reciprocity Guide at 800-392-8683. You may also research the states reciprocity guidelines via the internet.

Please Note: The Right To Carry reciprocity and recognition between the various states is subject to frequent change through legislative action and regulatory interpretation. These contacts/links are not intended as legal advice or restatement of law and we do not guarantee the accuracy of the information they provide. You should always directly contact the state you are traveling to for the most accurate and updated information at the time of your travel.

Oregon law prohibits the issuance of a concealed handgun license (CHL) to anyone with a felony conviction, a misdemeanor conviction within the last four years, anyone on pretrial release, or anyone subject to a Family Abuse Prevention Act restraining order or stalking order. If any convictions were for offenses involving controlled substances (other than marijuana), you will not qualify for a CHL.

The Sheriff may also deny the application if they have reasonable grounds to believe that the applicant has been or is reasonably likely to be a danger to self or others, or to the community at large, as a result of the applicant’s mental or psychological state or as demonstrated by the applicant’s past pattern of behavior involving unlawful violence or threats of unlawful violence.

For complete details and other statutory conditions for issuance of a CHL, see ORS 166.291.

If disqualifiers apply to you, but you still feel you are eligible for a license, return appropriate documentation, dates, and explanation of circumstances, including court orders surrounding your circumstances for further consideration along with your application.

Information regarding concealed handgun licensing may be located in the Oregon Revised Statutes, Chapter 166.