hey guys,
I did a search but didn't find the info I was looking for.
I've been wanting to get my OR CCW for years, but now that my best friend is moving to Portland, it's moved up on the priority list.
I'm pretty sure I have the training requirements satisfied, but I have no clue what the best county to apply through would be, how to go about writing the letter, and if there are any tips that I should be aware of.
I've heard that multinoma county/Portland is now issuing permits to Wa residents for self defense, but is there a better county to apply to? Or, even better are there any classes in the state of Washington that can do the photo/fingerprinting on site, so that I never actually have to drive to Portland
As far as the letter goes, I have heard that some places will veto simply traveling to or and self defense as reasons, because you can still open carry. So would some combination of I will be traveling to Portland, I want it for self defense, and I don't like advertising that I'm armed/don't want to cause any undue alarm towards people who are unfamiliar with open carry be prudent?
If anyone has an example of a letter I could look at that would be great, but any and all advise is appreciated.
Also, can anyone confirm that the free online Maryland state pistol safety class is still accepted? I've also got hunters ed and a couple of Chris Costa classes, so I'm sure something would be acceptable.
Thanks,
Chris
I did a search but didn't find the info I was looking for.
I've been wanting to get my OR CCW for years, but now that my best friend is moving to Portland, it's moved up on the priority list.
I'm pretty sure I have the training requirements satisfied, but I have no clue what the best county to apply through would be, how to go about writing the letter, and if there are any tips that I should be aware of.
I've heard that multinoma county/Portland is now issuing permits to Wa residents for self defense, but is there a better county to apply to? Or, even better are there any classes in the state of Washington that can do the photo/fingerprinting on site, so that I never actually have to drive to Portland
As far as the letter goes, I have heard that some places will veto simply traveling to or and self defense as reasons, because you can still open carry. So would some combination of I will be traveling to Portland, I want it for self defense, and I don't like advertising that I'm armed/don't want to cause any undue alarm towards people who are unfamiliar with open carry be prudent?
If anyone has an example of a letter I could look at that would be great, but any and all advise is appreciated.
Also, can anyone confirm that the free online Maryland state pistol safety class is still accepted? I've also got hunters ed and a couple of Chris Costa classes, so I'm sure something would be acceptable.
Thanks,
Chris