CHL - Proof of Firearms Safety

• 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.  OREGON hunter safety course must be taken after 2014 in order to comply.

• 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.

• Previous Oregon CHL unless it has been revoked

• Certified law enforcement ID (active or retired), DPSST certificate of completion for a certified law enforcement position or equivalent from out of state

• Evidence of equivalent experience with a handgun through participation in an organized shooting competition or military service.DD214 or Military Training Letter (MUST include the word pistol, handgun or sidearm language on the document OR be designated as Military Police OR an Officer or equivalent)

• 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 taken a course from an NRA certified instructor you must provide their NRA number

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