Oregon Firearm Bills in 2016

Extends exemption from private firearm criminal background check requirement when firearm is provided to transferee preparing to engage in or in process of completing activities related to hunting, trapping or target shooting.

Establishes mandatory minimum sentences for crimes of unlawful possession of a firearm and felon in possession of a firearm.

Prohibits transfer of firearm by dealer or private party for 10 business days if Department of State Police is unable to determine whether recipient is qualified to receive firearm.

Authorizes specified reporters to make report to Department of State Police Firearms Unit that person is experiencing mental health emergency and is danger to self or others with firearm.