Oregon Concealed Handgun License (CHL) Practice Exam

Which of the following locations is a CHL holder prohibited from carrying a concealed handgun in Oregon?

1. National Parks

2. Public Universities

3. Federal Courthouses

4. Private property without signage

The correct answer is: Federal Courthouses

Federal Courthouses are a prohibited location for CHL holders to carry a concealed handgun in Oregon. This is because federal law prohibits firearms in federal courthouses unless specifically authorized by the presiding judge. Option A, National Parks, may be a bit confusing since some national parks in Oregon may allow concealed handguns with a valid CHL. However, federal law still prohibits carrying in any part of a national park that falls under federal jurisdiction, such as visitor centers or designated federal buildings within the park. Option B, Public Universities, is also incorrect. While Oregon state law allows for concealed carry on public university campuses, each university is able to set its own policies and many choose to prohibit firearms on their campuses. Option D, Private property without signage, may also seem like a possible answer. However, in Oregon, CHL holders can carry on private property unless the property owner explicitly prohibits firearms by posting signs or verbally informing the CHL holder. Overall, the best answer is still C, Federal Courthouses, as it is the only location that is explicitly prohibited for CHL holders to carry a concealed handgun in Oregon.