Overview: Oregon has enacted several comprehensive gun laws in recent years. In 2022, voters approved Measure 114, which requires individuals to obtain a permit—including completing safety training and passing a background check—to purchase firearms, and bans the sale and transfer of magazines holding more than 10 rounds. Although initially blocked by a state judge, the law was upheld as constitutional by the Oregon Court of Appeals in March 2025, though it remains on hold pending further appeals.
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QuestionAnswer
Does Oregon have an Assault Weapons Ban?

✅ Yes. Oregon bans certain assault weapons and restricts high-capacity magazines to 10 rounds (unless exempt).

Are background checks required for private gun sales?

✅ Yes. Universal background checks required for all sales and transfers through FFL or private parties.

Are background checks required through FFL dealers?

✅ Yes. Federal law mandates background checks through licensed dealers.

Is Oregon a Stand Your Ground state?

🚫 No. Oregon follows a duty to retreat model, with limited Castle Doctrine protections.

What kind of restrictions does Oregon have?
  • ⚠️ Permit-to-purchase long guns and FPID card required
  • ⚠️ Handgun purchase requires permit-to-purchase or exemption
  • ⚠️ High‑capacity magazines (over 10 rounds) banned
  • ⚠️ Waiting period: firearms must be delivered by FFL after background check approval
Does Oregon have any gun storage laws?

✅ Yes. Secure storage required if a child may access a firearm; negligent storage can be a misdemeanor

Can you buy firearms in bulk in Oregon?

⚠️ No state limits on quantity, but repeated purchases may trigger elevated scrutiny.

Does Oregon have a red flag law?

✅ Yes. Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs) are permitted statewide.

Age to purchase firearms?
  • ℹ️ 18+ for long guns,
  • ℹ️ 21+ for handguns from dealers.
Do I have to register my guns in Oregon?

🚫 No. Oregon does not require firearm registration.

Do I need a permit to purchase a handgun?

✅ Yes. Permit-to-purchase or proof of training required per transaction.

Does Oregon have a waiting period for firearms?

✅ Yes. Sale cannot proceed until background check is completed and FPID is issued or confirmed.

Does Oregon have an Assault Weapons Ban?

✅ Yes. Oregon bans certain assault weapons and restricts high-capacity magazines to 10 rounds (unless exempt).

Are background checks required for private gun sales?

✅ Yes. Universal background checks required for all sales and transfers through FFL or private parties.

Are background checks required through FFL dealers?

✅ Yes. Federal law mandates background checks through licensed dealers.

Is Oregon a Stand Your Ground state?

🚫 No. Oregon follows a duty to retreat model, with limited Castle Doctrine protections.

What kind of restrictions does Oregon have?
  • ⚠️ Permit-to-purchase long guns and FPID card required
  • ⚠️ Handgun purchase requires permit-to-purchase or exemption
  • ⚠️ High‑capacity magazines (over 10 rounds) banned
  • ⚠️ Waiting period: firearms must be delivered by FFL after background check approval
Does Oregon have any gun storage laws?

✅ Yes. Secure storage required if a child may access a firearm; negligent storage can be a misdemeanor

Can you buy firearms in bulk in Oregon?

⚠️ No state limits on quantity, but repeated purchases may trigger elevated scrutiny.

Does Oregon have a red flag law?

✅ Yes. Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs) are permitted statewide.

Age to purchase firearms?
  • ℹ️ 18+ for long guns,
  • ℹ️ 21+ for handguns from dealers.
Do I have to register my guns in Oregon?

🚫 No. Oregon does not require firearm registration.

Do I need a permit to purchase a handgun?

✅ Yes. Permit-to-purchase or proof of training required per transaction.

Does Oregon have a waiting period for firearms?

✅ Yes. Sale cannot proceed until background check is completed and FPID is issued or confirmed.

QuestionAnswer
Does Oregon allow Open Carry?

✅ Legal without a permit for anyone aged 21+; no permit or training required.

Does Oregon allow Concealed Carry?

✅ Legal with a permit only. Oregon issues Concealed Handgun Licenses (CHL) requiring training and FPID.

Non‑Lethal Weapons?

✅ Pepper spray is legal; stun guns are legal with no permit.

Places allowed to carry?

✅ Vehicles, private property (with permission), public areas where not restricted by statute or signage.

Places not allowed to carry?

🚫 Schools, courthouses, federal buildings, legislative offices, and clearly posted “no firearms” areas.

States honored?

✅ Oregon CHLs are recognized by states with formal reciprocity.

States reciprocate?

✅ Oregon concealed carry licenses are recognized in:

  • Alaska
  • Arizona
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Idaho
  • Indiana
  • Kansas
  • Missouri
  • North Dakota
  • Nebraska
  • Utah
  • Virginia
  • West Virginia
  • Wyoming

 

⚠️ Some states have residency or permit-type conditions. Always verify before travel.

Permit duration & renewal?

ℹ️ 4 Years.

Can you conceal anything other than a handgun?

🚫 No. Carry privileges apply only to handguns.

Permit Licensure?

ℹ️ Optional. CHL available, but not required for in-state carry.

  • Concealed carry permits are issued by the your local Sheriff's Department
Does Oregon allow Open Carry?

✅ Legal without a permit for anyone aged 21+; no permit or training required.

Does Oregon allow Concealed Carry?

✅ Legal with a permit only. Oregon issues Concealed Handgun Licenses (CHL) requiring training and FPID.

Non‑Lethal Weapons?

✅ Pepper spray is legal; stun guns are legal with no permit.

Places allowed to carry?

✅ Vehicles, private property (with permission), public areas where not restricted by statute or signage.

Places not allowed to carry?

🚫 Schools, courthouses, federal buildings, legislative offices, and clearly posted “no firearms” areas.

States honored?

✅ Oregon CHLs are recognized by states with formal reciprocity.

States reciprocate?

✅ Oregon concealed carry licenses are recognized in:

  • Alaska
  • Arizona
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Idaho
  • Indiana
  • Kansas
  • Missouri
  • North Dakota
  • Nebraska
  • Utah
  • Virginia
  • West Virginia
  • Wyoming

 

⚠️ Some states have residency or permit-type conditions. Always verify before travel.

Permit duration & renewal?

ℹ️ 4 Years.

Can you conceal anything other than a handgun?

🚫 No. Carry privileges apply only to handguns.

Permit Licensure?

ℹ️ Optional. CHL available, but not required for in-state carry.

  • Concealed carry permits are issued by the your local Sheriff's Department

Oregon Leadership

Tina Kotek
Tina Kotek
Governor of Oregon (Democratic Party)
  • Born: September 30, 1966 (York, PA)
  • Term Started: January 9, 2023
  • Previous Role: Former Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives (2013–2022)
Ron Wyden
Ron Wyden
U.S. Senator (Democratic Party)
  • Born: May 3, 1949 (Wichita, KS)
  • Senate Service: Since February 6, 1996
  • Committees:
    • Finance (Ranking Member)
    • Budget
    • Energy and Natural Resources
    • Intelligence
Jeff Merkley
Jeff Merkley
U.S. Senator (Democratic Party)
  • Born: October 24, 1956 (Myrtle Creek, OR)
  • Senate Service: Since January 3, 2009
  • Committees:
    • Appropriations
    • Environment and Public Works
    • Budget
    • Foreign Relations
    • Rules and Administration

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