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Click here for the Sheriff's CHL Security Letter in printable MS Word format
Andy R Jackson
Coos County Sheriff's Office October 20, 2008 Dear Concealed Handgun License Holder,
There is currently a statewide issue regarding the disclosure of the names, addresses and other identifying information of people who have concealed handgun licenses, which includes you. In short, the media and other groups are asking for lists of information about all the people who have a concealed handgun license. As your Sheriff, I have refused to disclose that information, as it is my belief that people get a CHL for their security and the security of their families and do not want that information made public. In addition, as we are all aware, identify theft is also a growing concern.
Notwithstanding my belief, and the beliefs of other sheriffs in the State, an Oregon Court has recently said that there is no evidence that people get a CHL as a security measure, and ordered the Jackson County Sheriff to disclose the list of information about Jackson County CHL holders to the local newspaper. That case is currently being appealed to the Oregon Court of Appeals.
As this point, while I have a belief that you obtained your CHL as a security measure, and that you would not want everyone in the State to have your name, address and other personal information, I do not know that for certain. I am asking you to answer two questions so that I know for certain whether you want your information released. Thank you!
PLEASE COMPLETE THE LOWER PORTION OF THIS LETTER BY ANSWERING THE TWO QUESTIONS. BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR NAME, YOUR CHL NUMBER AND SIGN THE FORM PRIOR TO TEARING IT OFF AND RETURNING IT TO THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE. If you want your name and other information to remain confidential, simply answer YES to both questions. Thank you for your cooperation.
YES No I AM REQUESTING THAT MY APPLICATION AND INFORMATION BE MAINTAINED AS CONFIDENTIAL, AND NOT BE RELEASED TO THE PUBLIC.
YES No I AM APPLYING FOR A CHL AS A PERSONAL SAFETY MEASURE, AND DO NOT WANT ANY INFORMATION ABOUT MY APPLICATION OR CHL STATUS RELEASED TO THE PUBLIC.
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