Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 166 § 166.190 — Pointing firearm at another; courts having jurisdiction over offense
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 166 ·
Oregon Code § 166.190·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Pointing firearm at another; courts having jurisdiction over offense.
Any person over the age of 12
years who, with or without malice, purposely points or aims any loaded or empty
pistol, gun, revolver or other firearm, at or toward any other person within
range of the firearm, except in self-defense, shall be fined upon conviction in
any sum not less than $10 nor more than $500, or be imprisoned in the county
jail not less than 10 days nor more than six months, or both. Justice courts
have jurisdiction concurrent with the circuit court of the trial of violations
of this section. When any person is charged before a justice court with
violation of this section, the court shall, upon motion of the district
attorney, at any time before trial, act as a committing magistrate, and if
probable cause be established, hold such person to the grand jury. [Formerly
163.320]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 166.190
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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