Carry Law Preemptions for Oregon
ORS 166.170. State Preemption. Only the Legislative Assembly has the power to regulate the possession, transportation, sale, purchase, ownership, storage and use of firearms, ammunition and handgun accessories. Counties, cities and local governments are not allowed to pass ordinances or laws that restrict the possession, transportation, sale, purchase, ownership, storage and use of firearms, ammunition […]
Oregon Laws for Use of Deadly Force
Chapter 161 — General Provisions Justification 161.190. Justification as a defense. 161.195. “Justification” described. 161.200. Choice of evils. 161.205. Use of physical force generally. 161.209. Use of physical force in defense of a person. 161.215. Limitations on use of physical force in defense of a person. 161.219. Limitations on use of deadly physical force in […]
State and City Laws for Carrying Knives
To know more about the laws concerning the use and possession of knives, click on this link.
Laws for Carrying Where Alcohol is Served
Restaurant carrying is not illegal in Oregon. “Restaurant carrying” means carrying a firearm in a restaurant that serves alcohol. This may or may not mean that the carrier is allowed to sit at the bar area of the restaurant. Nationalcarryacademy.com recommends you not to sit on the bar area because in some states, this is […]
Electric Weapons, Defensive Sprays and High Capacity Laws
There are no laws found concerning the use of defensive sprays, electric weapons and high capacity magazines in Oregon.
Relevant Court Cases and Opinions of Oregon AG
• Oregon Attorney General on Self-Defense • Oregon Court of Appeals on Open Carry in Cars • Oregon Supreme Court on City Ordinances Regarding Permitless Carrying of Loaded Firearms • Oregon Supreme Court of Appeals on Camp Site is Your Residence • Oregon Court of Appeals on Carrying on University and College Properties
Additional Information and Airport Requirements
Carrying of firearms on airport terminals and parking lots is allowed in Oregon. There is no set time period for the validity of training. An individual’s residency is established once a Driver’s License is obtained from the state. The minimum age to obtain a carry permit is 21 years old. Laws on Using Firearms: 166.170 […]
Supplemental Information
166.360. A “loaded firearm” means that the firearm has bullets or cartridge or the magazine attached to it. State of Emergency401.198 Seizure of Firearms During Emergency. Under this section, “unit of government” refers to any organization or department of the federal government and other public bodies. No unit of government shall be authorized to confiscate […]
Age Requirements for Carrying or Moving Firearms
The minimum age requirement to carry and transport a firearm in a vehicle within Oregon without the need for any type of permit is 18 years old. Note: Some states are restrictive when it comes to carrying and transporting of firearms that they only allow transporting to and from the gun shops, repair shops, shooting […]