Oregon Code § 166.240·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Carrying of concealed weapons.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, any person who
carries concealed upon the person any knife having a blade that projects or
swings into position by force of a spring or by centrifugal force, any dirk,
dagger, ice pick, slungshot, metal knuckles, or any similar instrument by the
use of which injury could be inflicted upon the person or property of any other
person, commits a Class B misdemeanor.
(2) Nothing in
subsection (1) of this section applies to any peace officer as defined in ORS
133.005, whose duty it is to serve process or make arrests. Justice courts have
concurrent jurisdiction to try any person charged with violating any of the
provisions of subsection (1) of this section. [Amended by 1977 c.454 §1; 1985
c.543 §2; 1989 c.839 §21; 1999 c.1040 §15]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 166.240
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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