Navigating Oregon’s gun laws is essential for responsible gun owners and enthusiasts. This 2025 guide covers ghost guns, 80% lowers, concealed carry, magazine limits, and more, ensuring you stay compliant and informed in Oregon. For related resources, check out our detailed breakdown of ghost gun laws, 80% lowers, and more.
Summary and Gun-Friendliness Rating for Oregon
Summary: Oregon has strict gun laws, with a 10-round magazine limit, a permitting waiting period, red flag laws, strict safe storage rules, and universal background checks, but no assault weapons ban.
Gun-Friendliness Rating:
13% – 0 = Strictest gun laws, 100 = Most gun-friendly
Assault Weapons Ban in Oregon
Oregon currently has no state-level ban on assault weapons. Source: Giffords Law Center.
Magazine Capacity Limits in Oregon
Oregon restricts firearm magazines to a maximum capacity of 10* rounds. Source: Giffords Law Center.
Ghost Gun Laws in Oregon
Oregon regulates ghost guns, typically requiring serialization and background checks for frames and receivers. Source: Giffords Law Center.
Concealed Carry in Oregon
- Permit Type:
- Shall-issue (Giffords Law Center)
- Description:
- Oregon is a shall-issue state, meaning permits are issued to qualified applicants who meet statutory requirements.
Waiting Period in Oregon
Oregon enforces a Permit-day waiting period for firearm purchases. Source: Giffords Law Center.
Red Flag Laws in Oregon
Oregon has enacted red flag laws, allowing temporary removal of firearms from individuals deemed a danger. Source: Giffords Law Center.
Safe Storage Requirements in Oregon
Requirement Level: Strict (Source: Giffords Law Center)
Description: Oregon enforces strict safe storage laws, requiring firearms to be securely stored to prevent unauthorized access.
Background Checks in Oregon
Oregon mandates universal background checks for nearly all firearm sales, including private transfers. Source: Giffords Law Center.
Open Carry in Oregon
Open carry of firearms is generally allowed in Oregon, potentially subject to local restrictions or permit requirements in certain areas. Source: Giffords Law Center.
Types of Guns Regulated in Oregon
Oregon does not have specific state-level bans on particular types of firearms beyond federal law. Source: Giffords Law Center.
Important Legal Cases in Oregon
- Oregon v. Christian (2019): Firearm possession restrictions
- State v. Hirsch (2017): Concealed carry laws
- Oregon v. Delgado (2021): Ghost gun regulations
- Spruce v. Brown (ongoing): Magazine ban challenge (Source: Giffords Law Center)
Our Opinion on Oregon’s Gun Laws
As advocates for the Second Amendment, Husky Armory finds Oregon’s gun laws, with a dismal rating of 13/100, to be a severe infringement on constitutional rights. Oregon has strict gun laws, with a 10-round magazine limit, a permitting waiting period, red flag laws, strict safe storage rules, and universal background checks, but no assault weapons ban—a litany of restrictions that stifles the freedoms of law-abiding citizens while doing little to address actual crime. The right to bear arms is a cornerstone of American liberty, and Oregon’s heavy-handed approach undermines that fundamental principle.
We urge Oregon to reconsider its stance, particularly on measures like assault weapons bans and universal background checks, which disproportionately burden responsible gun owners. The Second Amendment exists to protect against such overreach, and Oregon must work to dismantle these barriers to ensure its citizens can exercise their rights without fear of government intrusion. Liberty demands nothing less.
Disclaimer: This guide provides a general overview and is not legal advice. Gun laws change frequently. Always consult official state statutes and qualified legal counsel for specific guidance. Information primarily sourced from Giffords Law Center and state legislative websites as of April 2025.
