Red Flag Law and Weapon Limits in Oregon
Whether Oregon has a red flag (extreme risk) law and any limits on assault weapons or magazine capacity.
Short answer: Yes. A law enforcement officer or a family or household member may petition a court for an extreme risk protection order barring a person from having, buying or receiving deadly weapons. ORS 166.527(1)-(2), (10); 166.535
| Red flag law | Yes. A law enforcement officer or a family or household member may petition a court for an extreme risk protection order barring a person from having, buying or receiving deadly weapons. The court must decide the petition the same day or the next judicial business day. An order lasts one year unless ended sooner, and may be renewed after a hearing if the petitioner proves by clear and convincing evidence that the risk continues. |
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| Assault weapons and magazine limits | Oregon has no state law that bans assault weapons. Measure 114 (2022) bans making, importing, possessing, using, buying, selling or transferring 'large-capacity magazines', meaning those holding more than 10 rounds. Magazines owned before December 8, 2022 are allowed under an affirmative defense if kept only at home, at a range, at a competition, or with a dealer or gunsmith. Under 2026 Oregon Laws chapter 120 (HB 4145), the magazine ban applies only to conduct on or after January 1, 2028. The Legislative Counsel note to the 2025 ORS edition states that a Harney County court permanently enjoined the measure (Arnold v. Kotek), and HB 4145 (approved April 7, 2026) refers to proceedings on Measure 114's constitutionality pending before the Oregon Supreme Court. Court challenges are pending; check current status. Reviewed ORS chapter 166 (2025 edition, all sections) and 2026 Or. Laws c. 120 on 2026-10-27; no assault-weapon ban found. Magazine start date moved from March 15, 2026 (2025 c. 594) to Jan. 1, 2028 by 2026 c. 120, effective April 7, 2026: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/lawsstatutes/2026orLaw0120.pdf |
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FAQ
Does Oregon have a red flag law?
Yes. A law enforcement officer or a family or household member may petition a court for an extreme risk protection order barring a person from having, buying or receiving deadly weapons. The court must decide the petition the same day or the next judicial business day. An order lasts one year unless ended sooner, and may be renewed after a hearing if the petitioner proves by clear and convincing evidence that the risk continues.
Does Oregon ban assault weapons or high-capacity magazines?
Oregon has no state law that bans assault weapons. Measure 114 (2022) bans making, importing, possessing, using, buying, selling or transferring 'large-capacity magazines', meaning those holding more than 10 rounds. Magazines owned before December 8, 2022 are allowed under an affirmative defense if kept only at home, at a range, at a competition, or with a dealer or gunsmith. Under 2026 Oregon Laws chapter 120 (HB 4145), the magazine ban applies only to conduct on or after January 1, 2028. The Legislative Counsel note to the 2025 ORS edition states that a Harney County court permanently enjoined the measure (Arnold v. Kotek), and HB 4145 (approved April 7, 2026) refers to proceedings on Measure 114's constitutionality pending before the Oregon Supreme Court. Court challenges are pending; check current status.
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