Oregon sheriffs and our general counsel work closely with the Oregon Legislature every session on changes that may affect concealed handgun licensing – and now permit to purchase. We are familiar with the latest legislative enactments because we are involved in the process at every stage, from drafting language for bills under consideration to providing testimony in Legislative committee hearings. OSSA puts on an annual CHL training for sheriffs office staff across the state who handle CHL applications, and we work closely with those staff members throughout the year. We are working closely with fellow Law Enforcement agencies to do the same of permits.

OSSA also works closely with your local sheriff’s office to provide you with top-quality online handgun training. Completion of this course satisfies the educational requirement for handgun safety training in order to obtain your Oregon concealed handgun license and permit to purchase. The content of this training course is maintained and supported by Oregon’s 36 sheriffs and it is periodically reviewed by OSSA’s legal counsel to ensure all the materials are current. Other courses may or may not have current material, and may not have been reviewed by a licensed Oregon attorney familiar with Oregon gun laws.

OSSA is a non-profit organization that exists to support and train Oregon sheriffs and their staff. OSSA has been doing this since 1916. Oregon’s 36 sheriffs make up the OSSA’s Board of Directors, and when you get your online CHL training from OSSA you are directly supporting this organization’s ability to help your county sheriff fulfill their mission.