| Question | Answer |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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. |
✅ Yes. Oregon bans certain assault weapons and restricts high-capacity magazines to 10 rounds (unless exempt).
✅ Yes. Universal background checks required for all sales and transfers through FFL or private parties.
✅ Yes. Federal law mandates background checks through licensed dealers.
🚫 No. Oregon follows a duty to retreat model, with limited Castle Doctrine protections.
- ⚠️ 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
✅ Yes. Secure storage required if a child may access a firearm; negligent storage can be a misdemeanor
⚠️ No state limits on quantity, but repeated purchases may trigger elevated scrutiny.
✅ Yes. Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs) are permitted statewide.
- ℹ️ 18+ for long guns,
- ℹ️ 21+ for handguns from dealers.
🚫 No. Oregon does not require firearm registration.
✅ Yes. Permit-to-purchase or proof of training required per transaction.
✅ Yes. Sale cannot proceed until background check is completed and FPID is issued or confirmed.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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:
⚠️ 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.
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✅ Legal without a permit for anyone aged 21+; no permit or training required.
✅ Legal with a permit only. Oregon issues Concealed Handgun Licenses (CHL) requiring training and FPID.
✅ Pepper spray is legal; stun guns are legal with no permit.
✅ Vehicles, private property (with permission), public areas where not restricted by statute or signage.
🚫 Schools, courthouses, federal buildings, legislative offices, and clearly posted “no firearms” areas.
✅ Oregon CHLs are recognized by states with formal reciprocity.
✅ 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.
ℹ️ 4 Years.
🚫 No. Carry privileges apply only to handguns.
ℹ️ Optional. CHL available, but not required for in-state carry.
- Concealed carry permits are issued by the your local Sheriff's Department
| Resources | Links |
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| Official Licensing & State Info | |
| Gun Laws & Legal References | |
| Training & Certification | |
| Gun Safety & Education |
Oregon Leadership

- Born: September 30, 1966 (York, PA)
- Term Started: January 9, 2023
- Previous Role: Former Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives (2013–2022)

- Born: May 3, 1949 (Wichita, KS)
- Senate Service: Since February 6, 1996
- Committees:
- Finance (Ranking Member)
- Budget
- Energy and Natural Resources
- Intelligence

- 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