Oregon Firearm Bills in 2021

Requires person to secure firearm with trigger or cable lock, in locked container or in gun room except in specified circumstances.

Defines "school zone." Provides that person who knowingly possesses or discharges firearm in school zone commits Class C felony punishable by maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both.

Specifies procedures for providing notice to defendant in charging instrument and within specified time prior to trial when conviction would result in firearm prohibition.

Prohibits possession of weapons in Capitol except by police officer or member of military performing duties.

Repeals statute creating state preemption of local firearm regulation and statutes creating exceptions to preemption.

Requires owner or possessor of firearm to secure firearm with trigger or cable lock, in locked container or in gun room except in specified circumstances.

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

Creates credit against personal income tax for cost of criminal history record check required by state law for transfer of firearm.

Defines "undetectable firearm." Punishes manufacturing, importing, offering for sale or transferring undetectable firearm by maximum of 10 years' imprisonment, $250,000 fine, or both.

Exempts transferee who is certified participant in Address Confidentiality Program from private firearm transfer criminal background check requirement.

Provides person with privileges and legal defenses available to person with Oregon concealed handgun license if person is licensed to carry concealed handgun in another state that recognizes Oregon concealed handgun licenses.

Repeals statute creating state preemption of local firearm regulation and statutes creating exceptions to preemption.

Requires person to obtain permit before purchasing or otherwise receiving firearm under circumstances requiring criminal background check.