Columbia County Sheriff's Office

Welcome! This is an official application for an Oregon Concealed Handgun license. You must completely and accurately fill-out this application to be considered for a Concealed Handgun License.  Any falsification of the information within this application is a crime and will result in the denial of the applicant’s Concealed Handgun license request. 

A non-refundable processing fee is required. This fee will be charged even if your application is denied. This service is provided by a third-party vendor and the Sheriff's Office only collects the fees provided for in ORS 166.291.

Please read the following before proceeding:

Applicant Information:


Previous Names/Aliases:

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Personal References - You can not be a personal reference for yourself and a relative cannot be a personal reference: Please enter two (2) references

Title Last Name First Name Middle Name Address City State Zip Phone Number Email Relationship  

Driver's License / Non-Operator ID: (or other State Issued ID)


Information Related To Your Birth:



Current Military Status:


Demographic Information:



   

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Email:


Please Create A Password: (you can use this to track progress, and we may need to contact you during the process)


Password Information: In order to comply with CJIS standards we have employed the use of a password complexity monitor. As you enter your password, we will display an indicator of complexity. You will only be able to submit passwords that are sufficiently complex as to be considered 'safe' by CJIS standards. The visual indicator will turn Blue or Green to indicate that your password is safe.

Important: CJIS requires we maintain a strict password policy and system of checks. As such, we check the following items as you enter your new password:
  • The password must be a minimum length of eight (8) characters on all systems
  • The password must not be a dictionary word
  • The password must not be the same as your email address
  • The password must not be a proper name

Current Residence Address: (this may be different than your mailing address)


Present Mailing Address: (if different from residence address)


Spouse Residence Address:


Time At Present Address:


Previous Addresses: Please list all addresses for the last three (3) years:

Address Line 1 Address Line 2 City State Zip Country From To

Employment Status:


Work Information And Address: (enter your place of employment)


Attach Documentation: please upload the required documentation.

To upload documentation, please use the button below to begin the process. Please scan each document individually. The maximum size of individual files is 5 MB.
  • One government-issued photo identification with your current address residing in Columbia County.
  • One other piece of identification (i.e., voter’s precinct card, medical insurance card, employee identification card,
  • etc.), or for transfers, your current/expired CHL from another county (must be turned in with application).
  • If you are a Washington resident - Your Valid Washington State Concealed Pistol License (CPL).
  • Proof of US citizenship using a birth certificate, US passport, or naturalization documents.
  • Handgun safety course certificate.
To complete the upload of your document, click on the blue ATTACH button once presented.

Uploaded Files:

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Total Fee:

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I have read the entire text and understand this application and the statements therein are correct and true. I further understand that making false statements on the application is a misdemeanor and I am subject to prosecution and automatic denial or revocation. All payments are non-refundable.

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Application Qualification Questions:

Have you ever been dishonorably discharged or had a dismissal from the U.S. Armed Forces? 

Have you ever been in a court-ordered diversion program resulting from a controlled substance charge?

Are you at least 21 years of age?

Are you a citizen of the United States OR a legal resident alien who can document continuous residency in Columbia County for at least 6 months and have declared in writing to the I.C.E. my intention to become a citizen and have presented proof of written declaration to the Sheriff?  If you were born in a foreign country, you MUST provide proof of citizenship or naturalization. 

 

Have you ever been convicted of a FELONY or found guilty of a felony except under ORS 161.295 for insanity? 

Have you within the last 4 years, been convicted of a misdemeanor or found guilty of a misdemeanor, except under ORS 161.295 for insanity? 

Have you ever been convicted of an offense involving a controlled substance or participated in court-supervised drug diversion program?

Do you have any outstanding warrants for your arrest and are you on any form of pre-trial release or diversion?

Do you have any pending charges in any court resulting from an arrest or criminal citation?

Are you required to register as a Sex Offender in any state?

Have you been committed to the Mental Health or Developmental Disabilities Services under ORS 426.130 nor subject to any order prohibiting me from possessing a firearm because of mental illness? Previous criminal or mental health conditions that do apply to me, I have been granted relief under ORS 166.274 or 18 U.S.C. 925(c). Proof of relief must be submitted with this application.

Have you been under the jurisdiction of the juvenile department in the last 4 years for committing an act that if committed by an adult would constitute a felony or misdemeanor-involving violence as defined in ORS 166.470?

Do you want your information contained in this application be kept and maintained as CONFIDENTIAL and not be made public?

Are you a Washington State resident applying for a Columbia County, Oregon CHL?

Does the address listed on this application match what is on file with the drivers licensing authority in your state of residence? If not, you will need to update that record prior to being approved for an Oregon CHL through Columbia County.

Please list all the states that you have resided in


YES! I would like to make a donation to the Oregon State Sheriffs' Association, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. 

Your generosity will be used for:

  1. OSSA's mission to support, train and lobby on behalf of law enforcement professionals 
  2. Advocacy in legislature for the Oregon CHL program
  3. Injured and fallen deputies and their families in Oregon during their time of need

If you have any questions about ways in which the donation may be used, please call 503-364-4204 or email info@oregonsheriffs.org. Through your donation you may also receive an email from OSSA. Visit www.oregonsheriffs.org for more information.

I have read the entire text and understand this application and the statements therein are correct and true. I further understand that making false statements on the application is a misdemeanor and I am subject to prosecution and automatic denial or revocation. All payments are non-refundable.

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