Non-Resident permit · NM → OR
Is a New Mexico Non-Resident Permit Valid in Oregon?
New Mexico does not sell permits to out-of-state applicants (residents only (domiciled 90+ days), except members of the US armed forces permanently stationed in NM and their dependents (NMSA 29-19-4(A)(2)). New residents holding a license from a reciprocity state must transfer to a NM license within 90 days). For carry in Oregon, what matters is a permit you can actually hold — your resident permit, or a non-resident permit from a state that issues them.
Why
- New Mexico does not issue carry permits to non-residents (residents only (domiciled 90+ days), except members of the us armed forces permanently stationed in nm and their dependents (nmsa 29-19-4(a)(2)). new residents holding a license from a reciprocity state must transfer to a nm license within 90 days).
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.'
The permit (New Mexico)
- Permit
- New Mexico Concealed Handgun License
- Issued by
- New Mexico Department of Public Safety (Concealed Carry Unit)
- Issue policy
- Shall-issue
- Issued to non-residents?
- No — Residents only (domiciled 90+ days), except members of the US armed forces permanently stationed in NM and their dependents (NMSA 29-19-4(A)(2)). New residents holding a license from a reciprocity state must transfer to a NM license within 90 days.
The destination (Oregon)
- Recognition policy
- Honors no out-of-state permits
- Permitless carry
- No
- Duty to inform
- No (present permit on demand)
- Magazine limit
- No state limit
Carry rules in Oregon
Whatever your permit status, Oregon law governs how you carry inside the state. The rules below matter most on a short trip.
- 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)
New Mexico vs Oregon: what changes at the state line
Crossing from New Mexico into Oregon changes one rule: out-of-state permits honored (20 states → None).
| Rule | New Mexico | Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Permitless carry | No | No |
| Duty to inform police | No | No |
| Magazine limit | None | None |
| Out-of-state permits honored | 20 states | None |
| Open carry | Yes, no permit | Yes, no permit |
Going the other way, an Oregon non-resident permit in New Mexico: not recognized.
Driving on from Oregon
How a New Mexico 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
Frequently asked questions
- Does Oregon honor a New Mexico 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 New Mexico?
- Not recognized. Reciprocity is decided by the destination state, so the answer in this direction depends on New Mexico's law, not Oregon's.
- Does New Mexico issue non-resident carry permits?
- No. New Mexico issues carry permits to residents only (residents only (domiciled 90+ days), except members of the US armed forces permanently stationed in NM and their dependents (NMSA 29-19-4(A)(2)). New residents holding a license from a reciprocity state must transfer to a NM license within 90 days). 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.
Official sources
- Oregon SOS License Directory — Concealed Handgun License (no-reciprocity statement) — accessed 2026-08-08
- Oregon DOJ — Appeals Court Lifts Hold on Measure 114 (2025-03-12) — accessed 2026-08-08
- Linn County Sheriff's Office — Concealed Handguns (fees set by Legislature, SB 554) — accessed 2026-09-27
- Multnomah County Sheriff's Office — Concealed Handgun Licensing (fees, training options) — accessed 2026-09-27
- Oregon Revised Statutes ch. 166 (ORS 166.173 local loaded-carry ordinances; 166.291 fees) — accessed 2026-09-27
- NM Department of Public Safety — Concealed Carry Licenses (reciprocity table by state, prohibited places, vehicle carry FAQ) — accessed 2026-08-08
- NM DPS — Concealed Handgun Carry Act booklet with NMSA 29-19 and 10.8.2 NMAC (updated, effective 12/9/2025) — accessed 2026-08-08
- NM DPS — Concealed Carry Handgun Application (packet with fees) — accessed 2026-09-27