JustThisGuy
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Although my main U.S. residence is in Texas, I own property in Oregon which I rent out. I travel there at least once each year to look after the property and to see family there.
Oregon does not honor a CHL from Texas (or any other state). Although they will issue a license to any non-resident who lives in a state bordering Oregon, they will not issue a CHL to a non-resident who lives away from that area, but who has legitimate ownership of Oregon property and thus a need to visit the state.
Similarly, my rights to carry a weapon in my RV or car are also highly restricted (unloaded and locked up thus not accessible in any emergency). I have been told by Oregon LE that "It's just best if you leave your gun in Texas." Well, that means that I also have no protection in every other state that I cross to get to Oregon. Not a good solution.
I'm sure something similar applies to some other states as well. Has anyone any knowledge on whether there has been any challenge to such laws either legislatively or in the courts, or has anyone heard of any interest by anyone in pursuing a cause of action on this?
How is it that my constitutional right to keep and bear arms ends if I cross the border to another state? I'm still a U.S. citizen. Do my rights to free speech end if I go to Chicago (well maybe).
Oregon does not honor a CHL from Texas (or any other state). Although they will issue a license to any non-resident who lives in a state bordering Oregon, they will not issue a CHL to a non-resident who lives away from that area, but who has legitimate ownership of Oregon property and thus a need to visit the state.
Similarly, my rights to carry a weapon in my RV or car are also highly restricted (unloaded and locked up thus not accessible in any emergency). I have been told by Oregon LE that "It's just best if you leave your gun in Texas." Well, that means that I also have no protection in every other state that I cross to get to Oregon. Not a good solution.
I'm sure something similar applies to some other states as well. Has anyone any knowledge on whether there has been any challenge to such laws either legislatively or in the courts, or has anyone heard of any interest by anyone in pursuing a cause of action on this?
How is it that my constitutional right to keep and bear arms ends if I cross the border to another state? I'm still a U.S. citizen. Do my rights to free speech end if I go to Chicago (well maybe).
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