State · OR
Oregon gun laws
Here's a plain-language look at Oregon's own firearm laws, topic by topic. Federal law applies here too, so it's worth reading the federal page alongside this one. City and county rules aren't covered, and some places have stricter ones.
At a glance: Permit needed to carry concealed
Recently changed or in flux
- Recently changedHB 4145 (2026) delays Measure 114: both the permit-to-purchase and the magazine limit apply only to conduct on or after Jan. 1, 2028.
- In courtArnold v. Kotek is pending at the Oregon Supreme Court (argued Nov. 6, 2025; no decision found as of Oct. 15, 2026).
Permit to purchase#
- Handguns
- Not currently. Measure 114's (2022) permit-to-purchase is delayed until Jan. 1, 2028 by HB 4145 (2026) and remains under challenge (Arnold v. Kotek, Oregon Supreme Court).
- Long guns
- Same as for handguns.
Registration#
- No state firearm registration.
Carrying a handgun#
- Permitless carry
- No.
- Concealed carry permit
- Shall-issue (officials must issue a license to anyone who qualifies), through the county sheriff; generally for residents and residents of bordering states.
- Open carry
- Legal under state law, though some cities restrict loaded open carry.
- Reciprocity
- Doesn't honor other states' carry permits; visitors need a nonresident permit, where one is available.
“Assault weapon” rules#
- None at the state level.
Magazine limits#
- None currently enforceable. Measure 114's 10-round limit is delayed to Jan. 1, 2028 (HB 4145, 2026 Or. Laws ch. 120) and depends on the pending state Supreme Court case.
Waiting period#
- No fixed period, but dealers must wait for a completed state background check before handing over the firearm.
Background checks and private sales#
- Yes, universal.
Red flag (ERPO) law#
- Yes (2018).
Suppressors, SBRs and SBSs#
- Suppressors
- Legal to own under state law if federal requirements are met (see the national NFA note).
- Short-barreled rifles and shotguns
- Legal under state law if federal requirements are met (see the national NFA note).
About the October 2026 federal NFA change
On October 9, 2026, ATF said it will stop enforcing the NFA's approval and registration requirements for suppressors, short-barreled rifles and shotguns, and AOWs. Where Oregon allows these items only if federal requirements are met, it isn't settled how state law treats an item that is no longer federally registered. Check with state authorities before relying on ATF's change.
Ammunition#
- No state background check, license or permit for buying ammunition was identified.
Minimum ages#
- Handgun purchase
- 21 from a licensed dealer (federal law). Private sales generally must also go through a gun dealer, who enters the gun into its inventory and transfers it under federal rules (ORS 166.435(2)-(3)), so it's effectively 21 for handguns too. Transfers between close family members are exempt (ORS 166.435(4)); Oregon still bars transferring any firearm to someone under 18 (ORS 166.470(1)(a)).
- Long gun purchase
- 18 from a licensed dealer (federal law). In a private sale, federal law sets no minimum age, but Oregon bars transferring any firearm to someone under 18 (ORS 166.470(1)(a)), and private sales generally must go through a gun dealer (ORS 166.435).
Shipping and buying online#
- Watch Jan. 1, 2028: if Measure 114's magazine limit takes effect, sellers would stop shipping 10+ round magazines to OR. A 2025 law (SB 243) bans 'rapid-fire activators' (for example bump stocks and forced-reset devices).
Buying a firearm online means it ships to a licensed dealer, who completes the transfer. Find one near you in the Dealer Finder. Retailers make the final call on what they'll ship, so always check their policy too.
Pending legislation and litigation#
Bills, ballot measures, rules and court cases that could change the rules in Oregon. We check this list every week; last scan . See everything we're tracking.
Open (1)
Arnold v. Kotek (Measure 114)
S071885 · Oregon Supreme Court
Status:
This case asks whether Measure 114, the voter-approved permit-to-purchase and magazine-limit law, violates the Oregon Constitution's right to bear arms. The Oregon Supreme Court heard argument and hasn't ruled yet.
What it would change: The decision will determine whether Measure 114 can take effect under the state constitution. Separately, HB 4145 delayed the measure to Jan. 1, 2028.
Status history (2)
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Sources:Oregon Judicial Department case portal - Arnold v. Kotek (S071885) ↗
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Recently resolved (1)
HB 4145: Delaying Measure 114
HB 4145 (2026) · Oregon Legislature
Status:
This law pushed back Measure 114. Both its permit-to-purchase requirement and its magazine limit apply only to conduct on or after Jan. 1, 2028.
What it changed: Measure 114's main requirements won't apply before Jan. 1, 2028.
Outcome: Enacted in 2026; Measure 114 delayed to Jan. 1, 2028.
Next key date: Measure 114 requirements begin to apply,
Status history (1)
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Sources:Oregon Legislature - HB 4145 (2026) ↗
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Sources and official links#
- Oregon State Police - Firearms Instant Check System · Officialhttps://www.oregon.gov/osp/programs/cjis/pages/firearms-instant-check-system.aspx
- HB 4145 (2026) - Measure 114 delay · Officialhttps://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Measures/Overview/HB4145
- ORS Chapter 166 (Oregon Legislature) · Officialhttps://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.html
Oregon entry last reviewed . Official state sites can move or change; if a link stops working, search the agency's site for the same title.
Notes that apply everywhere
Federal NFA change (suppressors, SBRs, SBSs, AOWs)
Congress set the federal NFA making and transfer tax to $0 for suppressors, short-barreled rifles (SBRs), short-barreled shotguns (SBSs) and 'any other weapons' effective January 1, 2026 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act, 2025). After a federal district court ruling (Silencer Shop Foundation v. ATF, N.D. Tex., Aug. 5, 2026), ATF published an open letter from Director Robert Cekada, a press release, a fact sheet and an FAQ saying that as of October 9, 2026 it will not enforce the NFA's approval, registration, tax-stamp and related requirements for those four items, for everyone. Machine guns and destructive devices remain fully regulated. The Gun Control Act still applies, including dealer background checks, the prohibited-person rules, and an approved Form 20 to take an SBR or SBS across state lines, and dealers still may not sell in violation of state or local law. ATF says this does not override state or local law. A state that bans these items still bans them. Many state laws make these items legal only if they are 'registered' or 'lawful under federal law', and how those state laws apply to unregistered items is currently unclear. ATF also warns that enforcement could resume if the law, the ruling or DOJ policy changes. Keep this note in mind whenever you read a state's suppressor, SBR or SBS entry.
U.S. Supreme Court 'assault weapon' cases
The Supreme Court granted review (June 30, 2026) in Viramontes v. Cook County (No. 25-238, a Cook County, IL ordinance) and Grant v. Higgins (No. 25-566, Connecticut). The question is whether the Second Amendment protects possession of AR-15-platform rifles. The cases are scheduled for oral argument on December 2, 2026 (not yet argued as of October 15, 2026), and a decision is expected by mid-2027. Magazine-limit petitions (for example Duncan v. Bonta from CA and NAGR v. Lamont from CT) and New Jersey's petition (No. 26-452) were pending as of mid-October 2026. Every state 'assault weapon' and magazine entry could change as a result.
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Wolford v. Lopez (U.S. Supreme Court, June 25, 2026)
The Court struck down Hawaii's rule that licensed carriers may not carry on private property open to the public without the owner's express permission. Similar 'default no-carry on private property' rules in some other states (for example CA, NY, NJ and MD) may be affected. This guide hasn't verified how each state has responded.
Federal minimum ages
Under federal law, licensed dealers may sell handguns only to buyers 21 and older, and long guns only to buyers 18 and older. Federal courts have split on whether the 18-20 handgun-sale restriction is constitutional, and this guide doesn't try to resolve that litigation. State rules on how old minors must be to possess guns aren't fully covered here.
Local ordinances
Many cities and counties (for example Chicago and Cook County, IL; Denver and Boulder, CO; Philadelphia, PA; and New York City) have rules stricter than state law. This guide covers state-level law only.
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