Is a Wisconsin Non-Resident Permit Valid in Oregon?

Why

• Wisconsin does not issue carry permits to non-residents (issued only to wisconsin residents (valid wi driver's license or id required) or active-duty military stationed in wisconsin (wi doj ccw faq)).

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 →

Wisconsin vs Oregon: what changes at the state line

Crossing from Wisconsin into Oregon changes one rule: out-of-state permits honored (46 states → None).

Going the other way, an Oregon non-resident permit in Wisconsin: not recognized.

Driving on from Oregon

How a Wisconsin 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

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Frequently asked questions

Does Oregon honor a Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin?

Not recognized. Reciprocity is decided by the destination state, so the answer in this direction depends on Wisconsin's law, not Oregon's.

Does Wisconsin issue non-resident carry permits?

No. Wisconsin issues carry permits to residents only (issued only to Wisconsin residents (valid WI driver's license or ID required) or active-duty military stationed in Wisconsin (WI DOJ CCW FAQ)). 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.