Is a Louisiana Non-Resident Permit Valid in Oregon?

Why

• Louisiana does not issue carry permits to non-residents (r.s. 40:1379.3(b)(1) and (c)(3)-(4): permits are issued only to louisiana residents aged 21+; a permit becomes invalid when the holder ceases to reside in louisiana).

Oregon recognizes no out-of-state carry permit of any kind. Official state license directory: 'Generally there is no reciprocity with other states concealed handgun licenses. If you want to carry a concealed handgun in Oregon, you will need an Oregon Concealed Handgun License.'

Carry rules in Oregon

Crossing into Oregon swaps the rulebook. Here is what changes for a visiting carrier.

• No Oregon statute requires a carrier to proactively inform police; a CHL holder should present the license on request.
• Oregon sets no state magazine-capacity limit for handguns.
• Oregon is not a permitless-carry state: concealed carry there requires a permit Oregon recognizes.
• Carrying a concealed, readily accessible loaded handgun in a vehicle requires an Oregon CHL (ORS 166.250); an out-of-state permit does not substitute.

Off-limits places in Oregon

Oregon bans carry in 5 kinds of places. The first on the list:

• Court facilities
• Oregon State Capitol (CHL exception removed by SB 554, 2021)

See all 5 places you can't carry in Oregon →

Louisiana vs Oregon: what changes at the state line

Crossing from Louisiana into Oregon changes 3 rules: permitless carry (Yes (18+) → No); duty to inform police (Yes → No); out-of-state permits honored (37 states → None).

Going the other way, an Oregon non-resident permit in Louisiana: permit not recognized — but permitless carry applies.

Driving on from Oregon

How a Louisiana non-resident permit fares in the states bordering Oregon:

• California — No such permit issued
• Idaho — No such permit issued
• Nevada — No such permit issued
• Washington — No such permit issued

Check a whole route with the Trip Checker →

Frequently asked questions

Does Oregon honor a Louisiana resident permit?

Not recognized. That differs from the non-resident permit on this page, because Oregon treats the two permit types differently.

Can an Oregon non-resident permit holder carry in Louisiana?

Permit not recognized — but permitless carry applies. Reciprocity is decided by the destination state, so the answer in this direction depends on Louisiana's law, not Oregon's.

Does Louisiana issue non-resident carry permits?

No. Louisiana issues carry permits to residents only (r.S. 40:1379.3(B)(1) and (C)(3)-(4): permits are issued only to Louisiana residents aged 21+; a permit becomes invalid when the holder ceases to reside in Louisiana). Non-residents who want multi-state coverage usually obtain a non-resident permit from a state that offers one, such as those listed in our non-resident permit guide.