Suppressor law
Carve-out in flux
Legal, but the state exception is written for federally registered owners. Since the ATF's October 9, 2026 policy, new purchases cannot register — the statute is untested for them.
| Statute | ORS 166.272(1)-(4); definition ORS 166.210(4) |
| Notes | 166.272(2): possession is a Class B felony; (3): no arrest/charge if immediate documentation shows registration 'as required under federal law'; (4): affirmative defense that it 'was registered as required under federal law'. Statute is keyed to federal NFA registration (26 U.S.C. 5801-5871 / NFRTR). ATF's Oct. 9, 2026 guidance (https://www.atf.gov/firearms/update-to-nfa-transfer-guidance) stopped NFA approval/registration for covered suppressors; a suppressor bought after that date may be unregistered, and whether it satisfies this state's federal-keyed language is untested — flagged, does not change the statutory text. |
| Hunting | Legal — Oregon State Police Firearms Program FAQ: 'Yes it is legal to hunt with suppressors in Oregon. There are no wildlife regulations that restrict the use of suppressors; however you need to have all necessary permits required to possess and use a suppressor' (per ORS 166.272). |
Federal context: suppressor tax $0 since Jan 1, 2026 (OBBBA); ATF stopped enforcing NFA approval/registration Oct 9, 2026. State law is unchanged and independently controls.
Carry law
A Oregon permit is honored by 0 other states.
| Permit type | Shall Issue |
| Constitutional carry | No |
| Duty to inform | No proactive duty |
| Open carry | Allowed |
| Minimum age | 21 |
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