The Oregon Department of Justice is reminding residents that the state’s new ban on "ghost guns" will take effect on September 1. Ghost guns, which lack serial numbers and are often assembled from separately purchased parts, pose significant risks to public safety.
In 2023, the Oregon legislature passed HB 2005, banning these firearms. Ghost gun components can be bought online and assembled privately without requiring a background check.
“Responsible gun ownership means respecting the gun laws of our state, and that now includes a ban on unserialized and undetectable ‘ghost guns.’ Oregonians who own guns lacking serial numbers will be in violation of the law after September 1. For the safety of your families and communities please make sure you understand our new law and that you are in compliance,” urged Attorney General Rosenblum.
To assist gun owners in understanding their responsibilities, the Oregon Department of Justice has issued a fact sheet outlining key points of the new law. The document also provides a link to a list of federally licensed gun dealers in Oregon authorized to serialize firearms.