Heinzel v. Shipman

Plaintiffs appeal a judgment dismissing their petition for a writ of mandamus. They seek to compel defendant to issue to them multiple weapons licenses,1 pursuant to ORS 166.290(1):

“The sheriff of a county, upon proof before the sheriff, that the person applying therefore is of good moral character, and that good cause exists for the issuance therefore, may issue to such person a license to carry concealed a pistol, revolver or other firearm for a period of one year from the date of the license * * *.”2

Plaintiffs argue that, under that statute, defendant has the authority to issue multiple…