Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 166 § 166.172 — Authority of city to regulate discharge of firearms
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 166 ·
Oregon Code § 166.172·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Authority of city to regulate discharge of firearms.
(1) A city may adopt ordinances to
regulate, restrict or prohibit the discharge of firearms within the citys
boundaries.
(2) Ordinances
adopted under subsection (1) of this section may not apply to or affect:
(a) A person
discharging a firearm in the lawful defense of person or property.
(b) A person
discharging a firearm on a public or private shooting range, shooting gallery
or other area designed and built for the purpose of target shooting.
(c) An employee
of the United States Department of Agriculture, acting within the scope of
employment, discharging a firearm in the course of the lawful taking of
wildlife. [1995 s.s. c.1 §3; 2009 c.556 §2]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 166.172
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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