Oregon · Oregon Revised Statutes — Oregon Criminal Code (Ch. 161–167)

ORS (Criminal Code) § 166.172: Authority of city to regulate discharge of firearms

What this law says, in plain English

Cities may regulate firearm discharge within their boundaries, but ordinances cannot restrict discharge in lawful self-defense, at designated shooting ranges, or by USDA employees taking wildlife.

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