National Carry AcademyCarry Permit Limitations
January 11, 2016
166.370 Possession of Firearm or Dangerous Weapon in Public Building or Court Facility; Exceptions; Discharging Firearm at School.
No person shall be allowed to possess a firearm or other dangerous weapons, either loaded or unloaded, in public buildings and court facilities. Violation of this section is considered as Class C Felony.
A person who is carrying a firearm in a court facility should immediately surrender it to a police officer. The presiding judge has the right to permit an individual to carry a firearm or any weapon in a court facility.
The following are exempted on this section:
• Police officers, county sheriffs, and peace officers while on their official duty
• An individual summoned by a police officer to assist with arresting
• Members of the military force of United States who are on active duty
• An individual who is licensed to carry a firearm under ORS 166.291 and 166.292
• An individual allowed by the authority to carry a firearm in a public building
• Employees of the US Department of Agriculture while on their official duty
• Individual carrying a firearm on school property but keeps the firearm unloaded and locked in a vehicle.
Discharge of firearms on a school property is considered as a Class C felony. However, this is not applicable to the following:
• Firearms discharged as part of a school program
• Law enforcement officers performing their official duties
• Employees of the US Department of Agriculture while on their official duty
Firearms that are carried in violation of this section shall be forfeited.
ORS 166.360. Definitions For ORS 166.360 to 166.380. As Used in ORS 166.360 to 166.380
The following terms are defined under this section:
• “Capitol Building” refers to the Capitol, State Library Building, State Office Building, State Transportation Building, Labor and Industries Building, Agriculture Building and Public Service Building.
• “Court Facility” refers to an establishment or portion of the establishment used by the Court of Appeals, Supreme Court or Oregon Tax Court or other officials related to the court operations.
• A “loaded firearm” refers to a handgun with a loaded cartridge or a magazine attached to the firearm.
• “Public building” refers to a public or private school, college, university, hospital, city hall and the establishments used by such.
Note: In March 2012, the State Board of Higher Education decided to prohibit all firearms in seven campuses. Individuals who are entering such universities should not carry their firearms. Carry permit holders are allowed on the campus, but not on the buildings and arenas. Students and faculty members who violate this rule may be expelled from the university system. Exceptions apply to law enforcement officers and members of the military force.
Department of Corrections
OAR 291-016-0030. Carrying of firearms, ammunition, narcotic drugs, alcoholic beverages, explosive devices and other dangerous materials in correctional facilities is prohibited.
Racing Commission
OAR 462-130-0010. Possession of firearms and other deadly weapons on a racecourse is prohibited except for law enforcement officers, security guards and commission officials.
Indian Reservation and Indian Property
Individuals must seek authorization from the tribal judge before entering their lands while carrying firearms.
Carry Permit Limitations
January 11, 2016
166.370 Possession of Firearm or Dangerous Weapon in Public Building or Court Facility; Exceptions; Discharging Firearm at School.
No person shall be allowed to possess a firearm or other dangerous weapons, either loaded or unloaded, in public buildings and court facilities. Violation of this section is considered as Class C Felony.
A person who is carrying a firearm in a court facility should immediately surrender it to a police officer. The presiding judge has the right to permit an individual to carry a firearm or any weapon in a court facility.
The following are exempted on this section:
• Police officers, county sheriffs, and peace officers while on their official duty
• An individual summoned by a police officer to assist with arresting
• Members of the military force of United States who are on active duty
• An individual who is licensed to carry a firearm under ORS 166.291 and 166.292
• An individual allowed by the authority to carry a firearm in a public building
• Employees of the US Department of Agriculture while on their official duty
• Individual carrying a firearm on school property but keeps the firearm unloaded and locked in a vehicle.
Discharge of firearms on a school property is considered as a Class C felony. However, this is not applicable to the following:
• Firearms discharged as part of a school program
• Law enforcement officers performing their official duties
• Employees of the US Department of Agriculture while on their official duty
Firearms that are carried in violation of this section shall be forfeited.
ORS 166.360. Definitions For ORS 166.360 to 166.380. As Used in ORS 166.360 to 166.380
The following terms are defined under this section:
• “Capitol Building” refers to the Capitol, State Library Building, State Office Building, State Transportation Building, Labor and Industries Building, Agriculture Building and Public Service Building.
• “Court Facility” refers to an establishment or portion of the establishment used by the Court of Appeals, Supreme Court or Oregon Tax Court or other officials related to the court operations.
• A “loaded firearm” refers to a handgun with a loaded cartridge or a magazine attached to the firearm.
• “Public building” refers to a public or private school, college, university, hospital, city hall and the establishments used by such.
Note: In March 2012, the State Board of Higher Education decided to prohibit all firearms in seven campuses. Individuals who are entering such universities should not carry their firearms. Carry permit holders are allowed on the campus, but not on the buildings and arenas. Students and faculty members who violate this rule may be expelled from the university system. Exceptions apply to law enforcement officers and members of the military force.
Department of Corrections
OAR 291-016-0030. Carrying of firearms, ammunition, narcotic drugs, alcoholic beverages, explosive devices and other dangerous materials in correctional facilities is prohibited.
Racing Commission
OAR 462-130-0010. Possession of firearms and other deadly weapons on a racecourse is prohibited except for law enforcement officers, security guards and commission officials.
Indian Reservation and Indian Property
Individuals must seek authorization from the tribal judge before entering their lands while carrying firearms.