Is a New Mexico Non-Resident Permit Valid in Oregon?

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.'

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

• Court facilities
• Oregon State Capitol (CHL exception removed by SB 554, 2021)
• Commercial airport passenger terminals (SB 554, 2021)
• K-12 schools, colleges and universities that have adopted policies barring CHL carry (SB 554, 2021)
• Public buildings for anyone WITHOUT an Oregon CHL (ORS 166.370)

Frequently asked questions

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.

Do I have to tell police in Oregon that I am carrying?

No Oregon statute requires a carrier to proactively inform police; a CHL holder should present the license on request.

Does Oregon limit magazine capacity?

Oregon sets no state magazine-capacity limit for handguns.

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.