Oregon's gun laws include regulations on concealed and open carry, requiring permits for concealed carry but not for open carry. Voters approved Measure 114 in 2022, mandating permits for firearm purchases and banning magazines holding more than ten rounds, but its implementation is currently blocked by legal challenges. Oregon has a "shall-issue" policy for concealed carry licenses, with local variations on open carry laws. Background checks are required for private sales, and there are red flag laws in place.
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Gun Sales Emerging in Oregon and America
Here is a deeper look on Gun sales emerging in Oregon and America. Recent statistics show the per capita sales of guns across the various states, and Oregon falls within an important place in this firmament. Here’s a breakdown of gun sales per 10,000 residents aged 21 and older: Montana: 1,586 soldWyoming: 1,523 soldAlaska: 1,514…
Oregon Ghost Gun Ban Hits the Supreme Court
Oregon Ghost Gun Ban Hits the Supreme Court on Tuesday. America is at a crossroads over gun regulations and constitutional rights. The debate has reached the Supreme Court for Tuesday. Many Americans see this as an essential question about Second Amendment rights and the federal government’s authority to regulate firearms. This new law only harasses…
Ghost Guns are Now Officially Illegal in the State of Oregon
PORTLAND, OR – Starting September 1, 2024, ghost guns are now officially illegal in the state of Oregon. Called House Bill 2005, passed by the Oregon Legislature in 2023, the law marked a significant headway in the fight against gun violence within the state. Ghost guns are normally unserialized firearms pieced together from kits that…
Overview of Gun Laws in Oregon
Gun laws in Oregon govern the manufacture, sale, possession, and use of firearms and ammunition within the state. These regulations aim to balance public safety with the rights provided by both state and federal laws. Oregon Ballot Measure 114: New Gun Control Measures On November 8, 2022, Oregon voters narrowly approved Ballot Measure 114, which…
Oregon Ballot Measure 114: A Comprehensive Overview
Oregon Ballot Measure 114, also known as the Reduction of Gun Violence Act, is a gun control initiative that was narrowly approved by Oregon voters on November 8, 2022. The measure introduces strict new regulations on firearm purchases and magazine capacities in the state. Although the measure was initially passed by the voters, its implementation…
Oregon Measure 114’s Requirements for Gun Buyers and Gun Owners
Oregon’s Ballot Measure 114, passed narrowly in the November election, is set to become one of the strictest gun control laws in the United States, assuming it overcomes ongoing legal challenges. This measure introduces several new requirements for both prospective gun buyers and existing gun owners in the state. Here’s a breakdown of the key…
Federal Judge Upholds Constitutionality of Oregon’s Strict Gun Control Law
In a significant legal decision, U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut has upheld the constitutionality of Oregon’s Measure 114, a stringent gun control law passed by voters. The measure, considered one of the most restrictive in the United States, mandates that individuals obtain a permit to purchase firearms and bans large-capacity magazines capable of holding more…
Now what? Implementation of Oregon Measure 114’s Gun Restrictions
The supporters of Oregon’s Measure 114, a new gun control initiative, are celebrating a significant milestone this week as the measure narrowly passed with 51% of the vote. However, the path to implementation is far from clear. With ongoing legal challenges and a complex rule-making process ahead, the measure’s gun limits may not take effect…
Measure 114: Oregon Appeals Court Maintains Hold on Gun Control Law
On Friday, the Oregon Court of Appeals denied a request from the state to allow Measure 114, a voter-approved gun control measure, to go into effect while an appeal is underway. The measure had been previously ruled unconstitutional by a Harney County judge. However, the Appeals Court did agree to expedite the decision on the…
Oregon Judge Declares Measure 114 Gun Safety Law Unconstitutional
In a recent ruling, a Harney County Circuit Court judge has determined that Oregon’s new gun laws, established under voter-approved Measure 114, are in violation of the state constitution. This decision marks a significant setback for the gun control measure, which was passed by a narrow margin in November 2022 but has been in legal…
FBI States It Can’t Conduct Gun Permit Background Checks for Measure 114 Due to Legal Restrictions: The Underlying Issue
The future of Oregon’s controversial gun control law, known as Measure 114, remains uncertain as a Harney County judge deliberates on its constitutionality under the state constitution. Passed by a narrow margin in 2022, Measure 114 is currently on hold pending legal review. However, the law faces an unexpected obstacle from the Federal Bureau of…
Oregon Revised Statutes
ORS 166.435
ORS 166.435: Firearm Transfers by Unlicensed Persons (1) As used in this section: (2) Except as provided in ORS 166.436 (Department of State Police criminal background checks for gun show firearm transfers) and 166.438 (Transfer of firearms at gun shows) and subsection (4) of this section, a transferor may not transfer a firearm to a…
ORS 166.272
ORS 166.272: Unlawful Possession of Machine Guns, Certain Short-Barreled Firearms, and Firearms Silencers (1) A person commits the crime of unlawful possession of a machine gun, short-barreled rifle, short-barreled shotgun, or firearms silencer if the person knowingly possesses any machine gun, short-barreled rifle, short-barreled shotgun, or firearms silencer. (2) Unlawful possession of a machine gun,…
ORS 166.170
ORS 166.170: State Preemption of Firearm Regulation (1) Except as expressly authorized by state statute, the authority to regulate in any manner whatsoever the sale, acquisition, transfer, ownership, possession, storage, transportation, or use of firearms or any element relating to firearms and components thereof, including ammunition, is vested solely in the Legislative Assembly. (2) Except…
ORS 166.291
ORS 166.291: Issuance of Concealed Handgun License Amended by SB 1560, Effective January 1, 2023 Relating to noncitizens; creating new provisions; and amending ORS 12.200, 165.800, 166.291, 183.335, 238.015, 316.027, 316.567, 316.695, 408.010, 411.139, 497.006, 656.005, 656.232, 657.045, 657.184, and 658.440. (1) The sheriff of a county, upon a person’s application for an Oregon concealed…
ORS 166.250
ORS 166.250: Unlawful Possession of Firearms (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section or ORS 166.260 (Persons not affected by ORS 166.250), 166.270 (Possession of weapons by certain felons), 166.273 (Relief from firearm prohibitions related to mental health), 166.274 (Relief from prohibition against possessing or receiving firearm), 166.291 (Issuance of concealed handgun license), 166.292…
ORS 166.470
(1) Unless relief has been granted under ORS 166.273 (Relief from firearm prohibitions related to mental health), ORS 166.274 (Relief from prohibition against possessing or receiving firearm), 18 U.S.C. 925(c), or the expunction laws of this state or an equivalent law of another jurisdiction, a person may not intentionally sell, deliver, or otherwise transfer any…
ORS 166.412
(1) Definitions: (a) “Antique firearm” is defined as per 18 U.S.C. 921. (b) “Department” refers to the Department of State Police. (c) “Firearm” is defined as in ORS 166.210, excluding antique firearms. (d) “Firearms transaction record” refers to the record required by 18 U.S.C. 921 to 929. (e) “Firearms transaction thumbprint form” is a form…