In March, 2024, the Oregon State Police have updated their 'policy' regarding firearm purchases following a case where a firearm-prohibitive record has been set aside or expunged. The new policy opines that under federal law, an Oregon Set Asides does not restore firearm rights. This is legally incorrect. OSP is 'passing the buck' onto the Federal Government and stating there has been a change in the law when there has not. Put simply, if you had a Set Aside or Expungement completed years ago, you may not be eligible to purchase firearms now. Although the Oregon State Police have interpreted ..read more

With marijuana legalized in several states and the confusion over when and where it can be used for medical purposes, we thought we'd set the record straight regarding Oregon marijuana laws. In Oregon, adults 21 and older can legally possess and use recreational cannabis, and medical marijuana has been available for qualifying patients since 1998. However, there are still rules to follow, such as where you can consume and how much you can carry. Let's get educated about the specifics of Oregon's approach to cannabis regulation.  Is Weed Legal in Oregon?  In Oregon, weed is ..read more

In Oregon, the classification of felony offenses into different categories is a critical aspect of the criminal justice system. These felony classes in Oregon reflect the seriousness of the crime and dictate the severity of the punishment. Felonies are considered very serious crimes, with repercussions that can have a lasting impact on an individual's life. However, not all felonies are treated equally, as the state recognizes varying levels of seriousness within these offenses. In this article, we'll delve into the different classes of felony, provide examples of crimes that fall into each c ..read more

If you are an Oregon citizen and you own a gun or are planning to buy a gun in the near future, it’s your responsibility to know all about Oregon gun laws. Oregon is generally considered to be a generous state when it comes to the buying and selling of firearms. However, it’s still a good idea to know what the current laws are in order to protect yourself and other Oregon citizens. In this article, we will give you details about Oregon gun laws involving concealed carry, open carry, reciprocity, purchasing and owning a firearm and how to keep yourself in compliance with Oregon gun laws. If yo ..read more

As many of our clients unfortunately know, Oregon passed of of the nation's most stringent gun laws in 2022. This bill started as IP17, then voted on as Measure 114. I want to preface by stating that this bill is patently unconstitutional, unworkable and the team at Oregon Gun Law will work hand-in-hand with other lawyers in challenging this Measure through the Courts. We have volunteered countless hours already, and we will not stop. Please stay tuned for ways you can personally assist with this legal battle, it will be a big one. For the time being, we want to clearly explain what Oregonians ..read more

Many children will get involved with shooting sports at a young age. It is common to begin with toy guns, nerf guns, graduate to airsoft guns, and eventually a real firearm. Whether young or old it is very important for anyone to follow the basic firearm safety. We like to focus on the following; ALWAYS Keep The Gun Pointed In A Safe Direction. ALWAYS Keep Your Finger Off The Trigger Until Ready To Shoot. ALWAYS Keep The Gun Unloaded Until Ready To Use. KNOW your target and what is beyond. If you are trying to move forward with learning some of the safety techniques with airsoft, you can find ..read more

How old does your kid have to be to have a gun? Can you gift it to them, if yes, at what age? The answers below may surprise you. NOTE: You HAVE to remember that under Oregon Law, that a 'minor' in these sections is someone under 18, NOT someone under 21. So when Oregon Law says 'minor' do not think of the 19-20 year old, think of 15, 16, 17 year old's. See 166.210 (7) for definitions. There are types of firearms that matter under Oregon Law; Rifles and Shotguns (Long-Guns) and Pistols. Gifting Long-Guns; it is unlawful for anyone under 18 years of age to have a long-gun on them 166.250 (1)(c ..read more

No. There is no Oregon law against wearing a mask. There is no Oregon law against wearing a mask while carrying your firearm. There is no Oregon law against wearing a mask while carrying your concealed firearm. If you wear a mask for fashion, work, or because you believe the nonsense that comes out of Governor Brown's mouth, go ahead and wear it. But in these tumultuous times, make sure you are carrying your firearm ..read more

We understand that many of our clients after restorations are lawful to purchase and possess a firearm, but for many people their partners, friends, or roommates might not be. Under Oregon law it is unlawful for a prohibited person to have under their “possession or under the person’s custody or control any firearm.” See ORS 166.270. Most simplistically this can be broken down into two ways; actual possession or constructive possession. ACTUAL Oregon law makes clear that the word ‘possess’ includes “hav[ing] physical possession” of an object. The ordinary meaning of the word ‘possess physicall ..read more

Q have been asked to weight in on what all an Oregon CHL protects or does not protect from. A questions we get is: "How many guns can we have on me?" "Can I carry my switchblade with a CHL" The answers may surprise you. As always, we back up our answers with the statute. To start out we have to define what is and is not a crime, then what the Oregon CHL exempts you from. We broke the most common questions down into categories. ON YOUR PERSON Q: Is it a crime to carry a pistol on your person concealed? A: Yes: ORS 166.250 (1)(a) Q: Does an Oregon CHL exempt or protect you from prosecution for ..read more