thankks the reason i am choosing open carry is my chl was denied for a misdeamenor conviction 18 years ago. the nature of my conviction renderes me uneligable. but it kinda sucks since my punishment was too pull weedsat a local community colledge for 4 weekends but that's our governm,ent for you
Say what? Read
ORS 166.291 (1)(h) misdemeaners only prohibit for 4 (yes four) years....you should be elegable for your OR CHL.
Ok, that said, Unlicensed OC, loaded, anywhere in OR at any time, even in your car (ORS 166.250(3))...except where a local government has restricted per ORS 166.173, or per exemptions in ORS 166.260.
You live in Springfield...Springfield has a parks restriction on unlicensed carry, as does Bend. Portland, Tigard, Beverton, Independence, Oregon City, Salem, Astoria, and I believe Lincoln City? have town ordinences against unlicensed, loaded, OC, so no loaded OC there.
I would suggest you read ORS 166.173, ORS 166.250 (pay attention to 3), ORS 166.260,ORS 166.291 and 292, and ORS 166.360-380 very carefully. Most of your questions will be answered.