Firearms prohibited in city buildings
Summary
Council finalized a new city code chapter banning firearms in city buildings on a unanimous vote, a public-safety measure affecting anyone visiting City Hall or other city facilities.
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Last discussed Mar 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
Minimal; costs are limited to signage and policy administration.
Visitors and employees in city buildings gain a weapons-free environment.
Licensed gun owners may no longer carry in city buildings.
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City Council Business and BURA Meeting - Mar 4, 2026
Council finalized a new city code chapter banning firearms in city buildings on a unanimous vote, a public-safety measure affecting anyone visiting City Hall or other city facilities.
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City Council Business Meeting - Feb 18, 2026
Using new state authority from Senate Bill 243, Bend is moving to ban firearms — including for concealed-carry permit holders — in buildings used for official city meetings, with specific buildings named in an administrative policy.
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