How to Buy a Suppressor in Oregon

Oregon is one of the 14 states that tie suppressor ownership to NFA registration. Under ORS 166.272, a suppressor, short-barreled rifle, short-barreled shotgun or machine gun is legal in Oregon when the item "was registered as required under federal law." Keep a copy of that registration with you. For a buyer, that registration is an approved Form 4, regardless of ATF's enforcement policy.

ATF's October 9 announcement changed its enforcement policy and nothing else. The NFA's registration requirement and Oregon law are still in place. An approved Form 4 is how a dealer registers an item to you, which is why every suppressor, SBR, SBS, AOW and machine gun we sell to an Oregon buyer goes on one. Once ATF approves it, we ship the item to your door.

The federal tax is $0 for suppressors, SBRs, SBSs and AOWs and $200 for machine guns and destructive devices. The sections below explain Oregon law for each NFA item, our transfer process, and the hunting rules.

Oregon NFA Laws at a Glance

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1. We don't offer 4473 transfers in Oregon.
2. Once ATF approves a Form 4, we ship it to your Oregon door. Destructive devices go to an Oregon dealer.
3. Oregon's hunting rules have some exceptions. It's up to you to make sure you're in compliance before you hunt.
4. Legal when registered under the National Firearms Act.
5. Legal when registered and transferred in compliance with the National Firearms Act.
6. Oregon bans explosive devices such as bombs, grenades and mines outside narrow exceptions.

Form 4 in Oregon

On October 9, ATF announced that, for the time being, it won't enforce the NFA for items with a $0 tax: suppressors, short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns and AOWs (ATF open letter). That could change, and Oregon law is the same as before. Oregon still allows a suppressor, short-barreled rifle or short-barreled shotgun only when it's registered, so a 4473 isn't an option for them here. Each has to go on a Form 4.

With a Form 4:

• Federal Tax Is $0 on a suppressor, SBR, SBS or AOW.
• Current Form 4 Wait Times: In August 2026, ATF averaged 6 days for individual eForm 4s and 20 days for trusts. See our current approval times.
• Trusts: a trust can own an item only through a Form 4, and every trustee you name can possess it.
• Future Orders Require Just a Signature. We keep your photo and prints on file.

Your approved Form 4 is the registration documentation Oregon's law refers to, so keep a copy with the item. Our 4473 vs. Form 4 page explains how the two compare.

Oregon Suppressor Laws

Are suppressors legal in Oregon? Yes, as long as they're registered under the National Firearms Act. Oregon allows a firearms silencer when it's registered as federal law requires. Oregon's firearms definitions in ORS 166.210 describe a firearms silencer as any device for silencing, muffling or diminishing the report of a firearm, so rifle, pistol and shotgun suppressors are all covered.

Oregon doesn't have its own suppressor license or permit, and buying a suppressor doesn't take an Oregon concealed handgun license. See how other states compare on our suppressor laws by state page.

Oregon SBR and SBS Laws

Are SBRs legal in Oregon? Yes, if they're registered under the National Firearms Act. The same Oregon law covers short-barreled rifles and short-barreled shotguns, which Oregon's firearms definitions describe as a rifle with a barrel under 16 inches, a shotgun with a barrel under 18 inches, or a weapon made from either one that's under 26 inches overall. Each one goes on a Form 4, and we ship both to your Oregon door once ATF approves it. Oregon's law doesn't name AOWs.

State Police check: Before delivering a firearm, an Oregon gun dealer has to see the buyer's photo ID, take the buyer's thumbprints and get an approval number from a State Police background check (ORS 166.412). That covers SBRs, SBSs, AOWs and machine guns. A suppressor on its own isn't a firearm under Oregon law, so the check doesn't apply to it.

Measure 114: Oregon voters passed Measure 114 in 2022. It would require a permit to purchase a firearm and ban magazines that hold more than 10 rounds. It isn't in effect. A challenge to it is pending at the Oregon Supreme Court, which hadn't ruled as of October 2026, and the legislature moved the permit and magazine start dates to January 1, 2028 (House Bill 4145). The permit would apply to SBRs, SBSs, AOWs and machine guns, but not to a suppressor on its own.

New to short-barreled rifles? Read our SBR & SBS Buying Guide or browse short-barreled rifles.

Machine Guns and Destructive Devices in Oregon

Can you own a machine gun in Oregon? Yes, when it's registered and transferred in compliance with the National Firearms Act. A machine gun falls under the same Oregon law as a suppressor, so it's legal when it was registered as federal law requires. Oregon's firearms definitions describe a machine gun as any weapon designed or modified to fire two or more shots with a single pressure on the trigger.

Since September 26, 2025, Oregon has also banned rapid fire activators (Senate Bill 243). The list includes bump stocks, forced reset triggers, binary, burst and hellfire triggers and trigger cranks. Oregon bans making, selling, transferring, bringing in or possessing one. For civilians, the only exception covers a device used only in, and needed for the proper function of, a machine gun registered under federal law.

ATF's October 9 policy doesn't reach machine guns. They keep full NFA registration and the $200 tax, and civilians can own only transferable machine guns lawfully registered before May 19, 1986 (18 U.S.C. 922(o)). Each machine gun we sell goes on a Form 4, and we ship it to your Oregon address once ATF approves it.

Oregon's destructive device law (ORS 166.382) bans possessing a bomb, grenade, rocket with more than four ounces of propellant, missile with more than a quarter ounce of explosive or incendiary charge, or mine, when it has an explosive, incendiary or poison gas component. Possessing a combination of parts designed or intended to convert a device into one is covered too, if a destructive device can be readily assembled from those parts. The exceptions cover people who possess explosives under Oregon's explosives law or comparable federal rules, on-duty military, police and fire personnel, and regulated transport. Large-bore destructive devices that aren't explosive devices fall outside that law. Destructive devices ship to an Oregon dealer, who handles the transfer.

Hunting With NFA Items in Oregon

Can you hunt with a suppressor in Oregon? Yes, if it's registered under the NFA. ODFW's 2026 big game and game bird regulations don't mention suppressors, so you can put a registered suppressor on any firearm that's legal for the animal you're hunting. Oregon's registration rule applies in the field too, so bring a copy of your approved Form 4.

• Deer, pronghorn, black bear and cougar: Centerfire rifles and handguns have to be .22 caliber or larger and can't be fully automatic, and a semiautomatic rifle's magazine can't hold more than five cartridges. Shotguns need No. 1 or larger buckshot or slugs, muzzleloaders have to be .40 caliber or larger, and tracer and full metal jacket bullets aren't legal (OAR 635-065-0700). ODFW defines a shotgun as having a barrel of at least 18 inches and an overall length of at least 26 inches, so a short-barreled shotgun doesn't qualify.
• Elk, bighorn sheep and mountain goats: Centerfire rifles and handguns have to be .24 caliber or larger, with the same full-auto and five-cartridge limits, and muzzleloaders .50 caliber or larger. Shotguns with slugs are legal for elk but not for sheep or goats.
• Turkey, pheasant, quail and other game birds: The only legal firearms are shotguns 10 gauge or smaller that hold no more than three shells, and ruffed and blue grouse can also be taken with any rimfire firearm. Turkey shot can't be larger than No. 2, and slugs aren't legal for any game bird.
• Western gray squirrels: Any rifle, handgun or shotgun that isn't fully automatic is legal, along with non-matchlock muzzleloaders and bows. Full metal jacket bullets aren't.
• Coyotes, rabbits, ground squirrels and feral swine: Coyotes, cottontails, black-tailed jackrabbits, and California and Belding's ground squirrels are unprotected mammals, so they have no closed season or bag limit, but you need a hunting license and the other hunting rules still apply. Mouth-blown and electronic calls are both legal for coyotes. Feral swine can be hunted year-round on public land with a hunting license. On private land they're predatory animals, and you need the landowner's permission to act as their agent instead of a license.
• Ducks, geese and other migratory birds: Waterfowl and snipe take federally approved nontoxic shot, and recorded or electronically amplified calls aren't legal for any game bird except crows. Federal rules also ban rifles, pistols, machine guns and shotguns larger than 10 gauge for migratory birds (50 CFR 20.21).
• Hours, lights and night vision: Game mammals can be hunted from a half hour before sunrise to a half hour after sunset, and game birds follow ODFW's shooting hours table. You can't use an artificial light, including a laser or any sight that projects a beam, to hunt wildlife other than raccoons, bobcats and opossums, and that light can't be cast from or attached to a vehicle. Infrared, thermal and other night vision sights or equipment can't be used to hunt, locate or scout wildlife, except trail cameras. Electronic devices on a firearm or scope are banned too, except lighted reticles and cameras that only record.
• Vehicles, boats and roads: You can't hunt from a motor vehicle or shoot from or across a public road, road right-of-way or railroad right-of-way. If you're driving a snowmobile or ATV, your firearms have to be unloaded unless you have an Oregon concealed handgun license. From a boat, the motor has to be off and the boat no longer moving under power, and drones can't be used to hunt or scout.
• Machine guns: Fully automatic firearms are banned for game mammals and western gray squirrels, game birds take a shotgun or bow, and federal rules ban machine guns for migratory birds.

Use this hunting information as a general guide. ODFW can change its rules every season, so it's up to each hunter to confirm what's current before going out. Check the current ODFW hunting regulations before you hunt.

How Buying Works in Oregon

At checkout, choose a Form 4 and home delivery to your Oregon address. There's no transfer fee on items you buy from us.

Read every step in our guide on how to buy a suppressor.

Serving Portland, Eugene, Salem, Beaverton and All of Oregon

We serve buyers across Oregon, including Portland, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Eugene, Bend and Medford. We keep hundreds of suppressors in stock, including brands and models many local gun stores don't carry. Call us if you'd like help choosing one for your rifle, pistol or shotgun.

Once we have all your information, we file your eForm 4 within 24 hours. Approval may take only a few days (see our current approval times), and then we ship to your Oregon address following approved ATF Procedure 2020-1. You never have to visit a gun store to finish the transfer, and we've been shipping suppressors to customers' homes for more than 10 years.

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Oregon Suppressor and NFA Questions

How do you buy a suppressor in Oregon in 2026?

Order online and choose a Form 4 at checkout, which registers the suppressor the way Oregon law requires. We do the filing, and once ATF approves the Form 4, which could take only a few days, we ship to your Oregon address following approved ATF Procedure 2020-1. See our current approval times.

Can I buy a suppressor in Oregon?

Yes. Oregon law allows a suppressor that's registered under the National Firearms Act. ATF's October 9 policy left that in place, so a Form 4 is still how you buy one here. We sell suppressors online and ship them to your Oregon door, including to Portland, Salem, Eugene and Bend.

What do I need to buy a suppressor in Oregon?

You must be at least 21 and legally able to buy a firearm, and you can buy in your own name or through an NFA trust. Oregon doesn't require a suppressor license or permit, and you don't need an Oregon concealed handgun license to buy one. Measure 114's permit to purchase isn't in effect, and it wouldn't apply to a suppressor on its own.

Do I need a tax stamp for a suppressor in Oregon?

Not under ATF's current policy. On October 9, ATF announced that, for the time being, it won't enforce the NFA for items with a $0 tax, meaning suppressors, SBRs, SBSs and AOWs. In Oregon, state law still ties suppressors, SBRs and SBSs to NFA registration, so a 4473 isn't an option there. The $200 tax still applies to machine guns and destructive devices.

Can you hunt with a suppressor in Oregon?

Yes, as long as it's registered under the National Firearms Act. ODFW's 2026 big game and game bird regulations don't mention suppressors, so a registered suppressor can go on any firearm that's legal for the animal. For deer, that includes a centerfire rifle or handgun .22 caliber or larger that isn't fully automatic, and a semiautomatic rifle's magazine can't hold more than five cartridges. Oregon's registration rule still applies in the field, so carry a copy of your approved Form 4.

Are SBRs legal in Oregon?

Yes, as long as they're registered under the National Firearms Act. Short-barreled shotguns follow the same rule, and we ship both to your Oregon door on a Form 4. You can hunt deer and elk with a registered SBR that meets the caliber and magazine rules, but ODFW's shotgun definition leaves out short-barreled shotguns for game mammals and game birds.

Can you own a machine gun in Oregon?

Yes, if it's registered and transferred in compliance with the National Firearms Act. Only transferable machine guns lawfully registered before May 19, 1986 are available to civilians, and every one transfers on a Form 4 with the $200 tax. In Oregon, a machine gun is legal only when it's registered.