Oregon Gun Laws
Gun Laws Overview
RIFLES & SHOTGUNS | HANDGUNS | |
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Permit to Purchase | No | No |
Registration of Firearms | No | No |
Licensing of Owners | No | No |
Permit to Carry | No | Yes |
The list and map below are included as a tool to assist you in validating your information. We have made every effort to report the information correctly, however reciprocity and recognition agreements are subject to frequent change. The information is not intended as legal advice or a restatement of law and does not include: restrictions that may be placed on non-resident permits, individuals under the age of 21, qualifying permit classes, and/or any other factor which may limit reciprocity and/or recognition. For any particular situation, a licensed local attorney must be consulted for an accurate interpretation. YOU MUST ABIDE WITH ALL LAWS: STATE, FEDERAL AND LOCAL. |
STATE STATUS | |
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Castle Doctrine | No Law |
No-Net Loss | No Legislation |
Right to Carry Confidentiality | Provisions Enacted |
Right to Carry in Restaurants | Legal |
Right To Carry Laws | Shall Issue |
Right To Carry Reciprocity and Recognition | None |
Right to Keep & Bear Arms State Constitutional Provisions | With Provisions |
Laws on Purchase, Possession and Carrying of Firearms
Purchase
A resident of this state may purchase or otherwise obtain a rifle or shotgun in a contiguous state (California, Idaho, Nevada or Washington) and receive in this state or transport into this state such rifle or shotgun, unless the purchase or transfer violates the law of this state, the state in which the purchase or transfer is made or the United States. MORE |
Possession
There are no permits for possessing shotguns, rifles, or handguns. It is unlawful for a felon to possess any firearm except:
*It is strongly encouraged that you consult with a licensed attorney prior to possession if you believe that you qualify for this exception. |
Carry
It is unlawful to carry concealed upon the person or concealed about one's person in a vehicle any firearm unless one has a license to carry a concealed weapon. MORE |
Preemption
OR. REV. STAT. ANN. §166.170 (2011) |
Antiques and Replicas
Antique firearm includes any firearm manufactured in or before 1898, any replica of such firearm not designed or redesigned for fixed ammunition, or a replica that uses fixed ammunition that is no longer manufactured in the U.S. and not readily available in ordinary channels of commercial trade. MORE |
Machine Guns
It is lawful to possess a machine gun provided it is registered in conformity with federal law and if the person has in the person's immediate possession documentation showing that the machine gun, short-barreled rifle, short-barreled shotgun or firearms silencer is registered under federal law. |
Range Protection
OR. REV. STAT. ANN. §467. 131 (2012) |
Miscellaneous
It is unlawful to set any loaded spring gun, except for the purpose of destroying gophers, moles and other burrowing rodents. MORE |
Friday, November 18, 2011
A masked robber armed with a rifle entered Mt. Scott Pub in Portland, Ore., demanded money from the ...
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
The Oregon University System on Tuesday said it has decided not to challenge an appeals court decision that ...
Thursday, October 6, 2011
A three year legal dispute in Jackson County over issuing concealed handgun licenses to medical marijuana patients has ...
Friday, September 30, 2011
In what promises to be a continuing debate on the rights of law-abiding citizens, the Oregon Court of ...
Thursday, September 29, 2011
A three judge panel of the Oregon Court of Appeals said that an Oregon University System ban on ...
Friday, July 29, 2011
During an active legislative session for Oregon's firearms owners, several pro-gun bills worked their way through both houses ...
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
As introduced by state Representatives Kim Thatcher (R-25) and Greg Smith (R-57), House Bill 2797 B-Engrossed was intended ...
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
As introduced by state Representatives Kim Thatcher (R-25) and Greg Smith (R-57), House Bill 2797 B-Engrossed was intended ...
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
The Oregon House voted for the second time this session Monday to keep the identities of handgun license ...
Monday, June 13, 2011
Today, Senate Bill 347 B-Engrossed passed in the Oregon House by a 47 to 11 vote. SB 347 ...