How to Sell a Gun in Oregon

Identification Requirements

Oregon Revised Statutes § 166.412 requires background checks for all firearms transfers in the state and thus identification is required. Oregon law also requires records of firearm transactions to be kept for five years.

Waiting Periods

Oregon does not impose any waiting periods for firearm purchases.

Age requirements

In Oregon, age requirements for possession of firearms are outlined in Oregon Revised Statutes § 166.250 and Oregon Revised Statutes § 166.470.

In Oregon, individuals under 18 are prohibited from knowingly possessing a firearm. Long guns can be possessed by minors if transferred by the minor's parent or guardian or with their consent, or temporarily for activities like hunting, target practice, or other legal purposes.

Background Checks in Private Sales

Oregon law requires a background check for all transfers including those that take place at a gun show and between private citizens.

The Oregon State Police conducts firearms background checks on persons attempting to purchase a firearm (Oregon Revised Statutes § 166.412) through all federally licensed firearms dealers in Oregon.

Ineligible Persons

It is illegal to possess a firearm in Oregon if a person:

• Is under 18 years of age
• Was found to be within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court for an act which, if committed by an adult, would constitute a felony or a misdemeanor involving violence
• Was discharged from the jurisdiction of the juvenile court within four years
• Has a felony conviction
• Was committed to the Oregon Health Authority for mental illness
• Was found to be a person with mental illness and subject to an order prohibiting purchasing or possessing a firearm as a result of that mental illness