Oregon Gun & Ammo Laws: A 2nd Amendment Overview for Oregon Gun Owners

PLEASE NOTE: The laws which impact Oregon gun owners are subject to frequent change at the local, state, and federal level so it's wise to consult an attorney or your local law enforcement agency before making any final firearms-related decisions. Our official policy on shipping ammo to Oregon can be found here, whereas the information below is meant as a reference point only.

Oregon State Constitution

The people shall have the right to bear arms for the defence of themselves, and the State, but the Military shall be kept in strict subordination to the civil power[.]

Oregon Constitutional Provision Article I, Section 27: Right to bear arms; military subordinate to civil power.

Other provisions relating to the power of the people over government:

We declare that all men, when they form a social compact are equal in right: that all power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority, and instituted for their peace, safety, and happiness; and they have at all times a right to alter, reform, or abolish the government in such manner as they may think proper.

Oregon Constitutional Provision Article I, Section 1: Natural rights inherent in people.

Oregon Gun Laws

Oregon Gun Laws Overview (Source: NRA-ILA)
Oregon Concealed Carry (CCW) Overview (Source: HandgunLaw.us)
Oregon Concealed Handgun License (Source: Oregon State Sheriff's Association)
Oregon Concealed Handgun Licensing Frequently Asked Questions (Source: Oregon State Sheriff's Association)

Oregon Hunting Rules & Regulations

Oregon Game Bird Hunting Rules and Regulation (Source: eRegulations)
ODFW Online Licensing System (Source: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife)
Oregon Hunter Education Programs (Source: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife)

Oregon Shooting Ranges

ODFW State Shooting Ranges (Source: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife)
NSSF-Affiliated Shooting Ranges (Source: NSSF's WhereToShoot.org)
NRA-Affiliated Shooting Ranges (Source: NRA.org)

Oregon Competitive Shooting Clubs & Matches

IDPA Clubs (Source: IDPA.com)
IDPA Matches (Source: IDPA.com)
USPSA Clubs (Source: USPSA.org)
USPSA Matches (Source: USPSA.org)
USA Shooting Clubs (Source: USAShooting.org)
USA Shooting Matches (Source: USAShooting.org)
4-H Shooting Sports State Contacts (Source: 4-HShootingSports.org)

Oregon NRA Training Courses & Fundraising Events

Oregon NRA-Affiliated Training Courses (Source: NRA.org)
Oregon "Friends of NRA" Events & News (Source: FriendsofNRA.org)

Oregon State Firearm & Hunting Associations

Oregon State Shooting Association (NRA-Affiliated)
Oregon Gun Owers
Oregon Firearms Education Foundation (GOA-Affiliated)
Safari Club International Portland Oregon Chapter (SCI-Affiliated)
Oregon Students for Concealed Carry (Source: ConcealedCampus.org)
Oregon Civilian Marksmanship Program (Source: TheCMP.org)
Oregon NRA-Affiliated State Association (Source: NRA.org)
Oregon Safari Club Affiliated State Association (Source: SafariClub.org)

Oregon Gun Shows and FFLs

Oregon Gun & Knife Shows (Source: GunShows-USA.com)
Oregon Gun Shows (Source: GunShowTrader.com)
Oregon FFL Holders (Source: FFLGunDealers.net)
NICS Firearm Checks by State (Source: FBI.gov)

Oregon's Yearly Ranking for Gun-Friendly States

Oregon Elected Public Officials

Congressional (Source: VoteSmart.org)
Gubernatorial (Source: VoteSmart.org)
State Legislature (Source: VoteSmart.org)
Statewide Officials (Source: VoteSmart.org)
NRA's Ranking of Oregon Public Officials (Source: NRA-PVF.org)

Oregon Public Finances and Personal & Economic Freedom Rankings

Oregon State Checkbook (Source: Open The Books)
Oregon State Employees (Source: Open The Books)
Oregon Personal & Economic Freedom Ranking (Source: CATO Institute)
Oregon Civil Asset Forfeiture (aka "Policing For Profit") Ranking (Source: Institute for Justice)

Oregon State Business Tax Climate Rankings

Oregon State Business Tax Climate Rank (Source: Tax Foundation)
Taxes in Oregon (Source: Tax Foundation)

Firearm Background Check Data

Background check types

The transaction types Permit, Permit Recheck, Handgun, Long Gun, Other, Multiple and Admin on the chart are for background checks initiated by an officially-licensed Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) or criminal justice/law enforcement agency prior to the issuance of a firearm-related permit or transfer.

Multiple indicates a background check where more than one type of firearm is associated to a single background check.

Admin indicates the administrative checks that are for other authorized uses of the NICS.

Pre-Pawn background checks requested by an officially-licensed FFL on prospective firearm transferees seeking to pledge or pawn a firearm.

Redemption background checks requested by an officially-licensed FFL on prospective firearm transferees attempting to regain possession of a firearm after pledging or pawning a firearm as security at a pawn shop.

Private Sale background checks requested by an officially-licensed FFL on prospective firearm transferees attempting to possess a firearm from a private party seller who is not an officially-licensed FFL.

Return to Seller-Private Sale background checks requested by an officially-licensed FFL on prospective firearm transferees attempting to possess a firearm from a private party seller who is not an officially-licensed FFL.

Best Gun-Friendly States Ranking

Overall Freedom Ranking

Business Tax Climate Rankings

Gun and Ammo Laws by State

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