Oregon Legislature Moves to Enhance CCW Holder Privacy

In Oregon, records of who has been issued a concealed weapon permit are generally available under public records.  However, past abuses by the media and others have prompted some Oregon sheriff’s and lawmakers to push for a change in the law, providing a level of privacy and security for permit holders.

House Bill 2727, backed by 45 legislators, would prohibit the public release of concealed weapon permit holder information, except by court order or for criminal justice purposes.  This bill has about half of the legislators, both Democrats and Republicans, signed on as co-sponsors.

Oregon residents: contact your state legislators and let them know they need to support this bill.  Also, visit the Oregon Firearms Federation for statewide efforts to protect your Second Amendment rights!