Oregon Gun Laws

Shall-issue concealed carry. Measure 114 magazine limit and permit-to-purchase delayed to 2028. Universal background checks. Red flag law. Variable waiting period.

Last reviewed against official sources on 2026-09-25. Official state source.

Oregon requires a shall-issue permit for concealed carry, requires universal background checks for all transfers, and has a red flag law. A variable waiting period applies depending on background check completion. Voter-approved Measure 114 (a 10-round magazine limit and a permit-to-purchase requirement) is not in effect — it remains tied up in litigation pending before the Oregon Supreme Court, and 2026 legislation (HB 4145) pushed its operative date to January 1, 2028.

Key facts

• Concealed Carry: Shall-issue permit required (ORS § 166.291)
• Open Carry: Generally permitted without a permit; local restrictions may apply
• Permit to Purchase: Not required (Measure 114 permit delayed to Jan. 1, 2028)
• Assault Weapon Ban: No state ban
• Magazine Limit: No current limit (Measure 114's 10-round cap is delayed to Jan. 1, 2028, pending litigation)
• Waiting Period: Variable; up to 3 days if background check incomplete
• Universal Background Check: Required for all sales and transfers (ORS § 166.435)
• Red Flag Law (ERPO): Yes — Extreme Risk Protection Order (ORS § 166.527)
• Castle Doctrine: Yes (ORS § 161.209)
• Stand Your Ground: Yes — no duty to retreat under case law (ORS § 161.219)
• Concealed Carry Reciprocity: No reciprocity — does not honor any other state's carry permit

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit to carry concealed in Oregon?

Yes. Oregon requires a shall-issue concealed handgun license. Open carry is generally allowed without a permit.

Is Oregon's 10-round magazine limit in effect?

Not currently. Measure 114's magazine-capacity restriction has been tied up in state and federal litigation since 2022, and 2026 legislation (HB 4145) pushed its effective date — along with the measure's permit-to-purchase requirement — back to January 1, 2028. Until then, no state magazine limit is enforced.

Does Oregon require background checks for private sales?

Yes. Oregon requires universal background checks for all firearm sales and transfers, including private sales.

Does Oregon have a red flag law?

Yes. Oregon has an Extreme Risk Protection Order law allowing family and law enforcement to petition for temporary firearm removal.

Does Oregon recognize concealed carry permits from other states?

No. Oregon does not have formal reciprocity agreements with any other state — a non-resident carrying concealed here needs an Oregon-issued license. Some other states, in turn, recognize Oregon's own license — check the destination state's list before traveling with one.

Not legal advice. Laws change; verify with official sources.