Oregon Gun Laws

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death2twinkys

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After I return from my trip I am going to be moving to Oregon
and I was wondering what all guns laws I should know about.
Specifically in regards to a Springfield Armory 1911 and an SKS with a 40rnd mag
but any and all guns laws you can think of would be nice to know about.
Thanks guys.
 
Also, in regards to your question about sks's, 1911's and 40 rd mags, Oregon has NO magazine restrictions, no "assault wepons" ban, full auto is legal (as long as all federal law is followed, obviously).In short, all guns are legal here. also see www.packing.org and google Oregon Firearms Federation for more CCW info (the OFF has a great, inexspensive guide to Oregon gun laws, and the website has LOTS of good info also.).There are also VERY few places one cannot carry with a permit, and open carry WITH a concealed weapons permit is legal statewide (however not advisable in many places) and is legal in MOST places without a permit. Do a google search for Oregon Revised Statutes and you will find all the state gun laws (there is a state premption, so local laws only apply to open carry and firearms discharge). Also, be forewarned that several of the major PD's and Sheriff's offices are well know to give incorrect information if contacted (I will not personally speculate as to which ones are out of ignorance or malice).
 
Absolutely NOT true in Oregon.No registration in any form, statewide. (Again, follow federal law for full auto, SBR's, suppressors, etc, but nothing beyond that state law wise)
 
Thanks.
I ****ing hate lying police. They told me that firearms have to be registered.
Fascists (I mean this litteraly, as it was Hitler who first enforced nationwide gun registration.)

That reminds me, if I got my ccw here (which I can in all of 2 weeks), and then moved to Oregon. Who doesn't recognize a ccw for 18 year olds (u have to be 21). If I got it here in Montana, then when I moved there (to Oregon) could I sue for my permit. On the grounds that Montana recognized my need for it and that they should also.
What do you guys think of my chances?
 
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I'd say the odds of winning the lawsuit you mention are virtually zero. sorry. I could be wrong though, i'm no lawyer by any means.
 
Doubt the suit would work.

Before you even consider one, double check packing.org (it is currently down, or I'd do it myself). Look up either Oregon with an eye to seeing which states' permits they honor, or Montana to see if Oregon honors the permit.

Also, even if Oregon honors a Montana permit for someone over 21, I doubt you have a leg to stand on if you are under 21, if 21 is the minimum age for an Oregon permit. Example - someone 19 years old from a state with a legal drinking age of 18. Just passing through Oregon on vacation (no moving here involved) will be charged with minor in possession if he's caught with a beer at the ballgame (or wherever).

Like I've been told they've been known to say in Alaska - "We don't care how they do it outside." Same holds true in every other state. If you're in our state, you follow our laws.

"You ain't where you once was, so don't go tellin us bout how ya does it back home."
 
d2t,

A plumber or barber may be licensed to practice in Montana but they would still have to be licensed in Oregon to practice there and would have to meet the standards set by Oregon.
 
The only problem with that is, the requirements are the same. Except for the age, which I see as groundless. Since I (and I'm sure most of you also) have seen 35 year olds less responcible than 12 year olds.
 
The age limit is arbitrary. If it was set at 18, there would be someone on here who was saying he was responsible at age 17 and he should be able to carry. Either you're old enough or you're not. And you're not. Life is not fair. And it will continue to be that way. Sorry. :(
 
A "morality" test? Really!!??

Please expound on some of the questions you think should be incorporated in this "morality" test.

How does one determine if another person is "moral"? Who sets the "morality" standard that has to be met?
 
Good point. Moral is quite relative.
Maturity is much harder to test.
Such a conundrum, but what ever the answer is its not an age limit.
 
Unfortunately Oregon does not recognize any other states permit and from what I hear has no intention of ever doing so. I was going to add that if you were prior military and have proof of handgun training that they will accept it but seeing as how your only 18, I don't think that this is case but hey, it's only a three year wait!!
 
I was wondering if anyone has heard anything about the federal CCW permit? I know it went into legislation a few weeks ago, but that was the last I heard about it.
 
Have heard about it but honestly don't want it as anytime the feds get involved it becomes a mess. I would rather that they pass a law allowing full recognition of other states permits and keep the feds out of it. I wrote my congressman about it and while he does support it he also feels that having the states issue and give full recognition is the better way to go.
 
Speaking of CCW. In Montana "Concealed" is defined as "Whole or partialy hidden by clothing." Which means that a person can carry a weapon hidden (within usable range) in their car, or in a backpack, or purse, or even a hip pack. What I am getting at is how does Oregon define concealed?
 
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