This appears to be a public notice that there are local interests determined to force the County Sheriff to reveal a list of CHL owners for public consumption.
It also appears to be a plaintive cry from a responsible holder that he is being forced to do something which he is loath to accommodate.
I don't have a contact email address where you can write to offer your support to his resistance. But if you think, as I do, that this is is an egregious imposition on a conscientious public service, I encourage you to do your own research.
If you find a contact address, I hope you will share it.
Here is the link to the Washington County (Oregon) Sheriff's Concealed Handgun License Unit.
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Official Letterhead Notice to All Concealed Handgun License Holders
November 14, 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 that affects you. Essentially, the media and other groups are asking for lists of information about all the people who hold concealed handgun licenses.
As your sheriff, I refused to disclose that information because I believe many people obtain a concealed handgun license for personal security and would not want that information made public. I also resist disclosing personal information because of the continuing identity theft risks.
Despite my belief (shared by sheriffs across Oregon), an Oregon court recently decided that there is no evidence that people obtain concealed handgun licenses for security measures. The court ordered the Jackson County Sheriff to disclose a list of all the concealed handgun license holders in his county to the local newspaper. The case is now before the Oregon Court of Appeals.
While I believe you obtained your concealed handgun license as a security measure and that you do not want that information disclosed with your name, address and other personal information, I need to hear from you on this issue to help me defend your privacy in this matter.
Please answer the two questions at the bottom of this letter as soon as possible. If you want your name and other information to remain confidential, simply answer YES to both questions. Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
[signature gif omitted]
Rob Gordon
Washington County Sheriff
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