Newby with a question, and if the answer is in a thread I obviously didn't find please direct me there.
I'm trying to determine what could turn OC into CC. If I put on a jacket that covers my hip and thus conceals my weapon have I just committed a crime?
TIA
ORS 166.250(3) says "openly in a holster on your hip". So the question is: What is openly? I would be of the opinion that if the carry was not completely covered (closed long coat) incidental coverage should not matter. It is like, are you intentionally are trying to conceal, or is it only inadvertently covered???
Just like incidental uncover in FL and TX (no OC available) is not chargeable.
That said, It is very advantageous to have a CHL in OR. There are too many local governments up in the Salem to Portland area that have made use of ORS 166.173. If you have a CHL you can CC or OC anywhere in the state and you can tell the Portland PD to go pound sand. Also, if you have a CHL if you intentionally, or inadvertently conceal, it does not matter.
Study ORS 166 and make your own determination, OK?