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Measure 114 is not in effect. HB 4145 delayed it to January 1, 2028, and the Oregon Supreme Court has not ruled. What that means if you're buying a gun in Oregon.

No. Washington doesn't honor an Oregon CHL, and Oregon doesn't honor Washington's. Here's why, what applies at the river, and the license that does work.

Feeling uneasy after buying your first gun doesn't mean you made a mistake. Here's what that unease is, who else feels it, and what to do about it.

A new pistol that keeps jamming is usually telling you about grip, ammo, magazines, or lube. Here's how to tell which one, and when it really is the gun.

A delayed or pended Oregon background check is not a denial. Here is what it means, how long it takes, and what you can do while you wait.

Flinching when you shoot is a learned reflex, not proof you're scared or bad at this. Here's why it happens and how shooters actually unlearn it.

Lead from the shooting range rides home on your hands, clothes and shoes. Where it comes from, why kids are most at risk, and the routine that stops it.

After every range trip? Every 1,000 rounds? Gun makers don't agree with each other, so the real answer is in your gun's manual. Here's how to find it.

What the NRR on a box of earplugs really tells you, why indoor ranges call for plugs and muffs together, and what to look for in shooting glasses.

What to say to a preschooler, a grade-schooler and a teen about guns, why rehearsing beats a lecture, and the part of the job a talk can't do.

There is no women's gun. There is a gun that fits your hand. Here is how to check grip size and trigger reach before you buy, in about five minutes.

Buying a gun as a gift isn't a straw purchase under federal law. In Oregon, handing it over is its own step, and it usually runs through a dealer.

Oregon gives you 72 hours to report a lost or stolen firearm. Portland gives you 48 and wants the serial number. Here is how to report one correctly.

You see the sticker on the door and freeze. Here's what a no guns sign in Oregon actually does legally, and the part that has nothing to do with the sign.

There is no Oregon form to file when you move here with firearms you already own. But four things do change the day you become an Oregon resident.

Most Portland-area ranges won't rent you a gun if you show up alone. Here's why, the three ways around it, and what to bring on your first visit.

Someone told you to drive out to BLM land and shoot for free. Here's what the agencies actually allow, what they don't, and how to check before you go.

Oregon's new ALPR law limits how police use plate readers. Here's what the cameras collect, what one city's own audit found, and how to check your town.

Range ammo, defensive ammo, and how much to buy the first time. What the labels mean, what defensive loads are tested against, and why one box beats a case.

Portland makes carrying a loaded firearm in public a crime whether it shows or not, and your concealed handgun license is a defense, not an exemption.

You can buy a gun online. What arrives at your house is usually nothing. The firearm goes to a licensed dealer and you finish the sale in person.

The question most parents dread on both sides. Here's how to ask another family without it turning into a fight, and what a good answer sounds like.

Dresses, leggings, and scrubs have no belt loops, and most holster advice assumes you have one. Here's what actually holds a gun when nothing anchors it.

A relative died and left you a firearm. Here's whether you can legally hold it, how Oregon lets you pass it on, and the one category that's a felony.

Oregon has no duty to retreat — but the rule comes from a court decision, not a stand-your-ground statute, and it removes exactly one requirement.

Pointing a gun at someone is a crime in Oregon, loaded or not, with one narrow exception. What ORS 166.190, menacing, and unlawful use actually say.

The "women can't rack a slide" myth gets the variable wrong. Racking a pistol slide is a technique problem, and the fix takes about ten minutes to learn.

Your sheriff has 45 days to issue an Oregon concealed handgun license. Getting the appointment that starts that clock takes longer. Here's the real timeline.

ATF proposed defining sex on Form 4473 as biological sex, and a revised form drops the non-binary box. Neither is final. Here's what that actually means.

SB 243 didn't ban concealed carry in Oregon's public buildings. It gave each city and county the choice — Multnomah County took it, Portland hasn't yet.

More than 320,000 biometric gun safes have been recalled since 2023. Here's what Oregon law requires, what the ratings mean, and how to check a product.

Your first holster has one non-negotiable job: cover the trigger and fit your exact gun. Here's how to pick material, carry position, and retention.

How to legally buy a gun in Oregon in 2026: age rules, the background check, private sales, and whether Measure 114 and its permit requirement are in effect yet.

Iron sights, red dots, holographic sights, scopes. Here's what each one does and what actually makes sense for a new shooter.

Millions of Americans carry a concealed handgun. Most have never trained beyond the minimum required course. Here's why that gap matters and what you can do about it.

Self defense for minorities and LGBTQ+ communities is practical, not radical. Here's what community defense looks like and how to get started.

What goes in an individual first aid kit, how each item works, and why every gun owner needs one. Practical trauma care without the jargon.

A practical dry fire practice guide for beginners. Safety setup, essential drills, equipment worth buying, and how often to train.

A practical guide to concealed carry safety — carry position, holster selection, reholstering protocol, and how body type affects your options.

New to guns? What every first-time buyer needs to know about training, Oregon laws, choosing a firearm, safe storage, and common mistakes.

Where can a liberal take a gun safety class? Here are the national directories and Portland options that connect progressive and first-time gun owners with judgment-free, culture-war-free training.

What actually happens at an LGBTQ gun class, and why where you learn matters as much as what you learn.

LGBTQ gun ownership is rising fast. Why queer Americans are buying firearms, where to find inclusive training, and what the community looks like.

The Pentagon pushed Anthropic to drop its ban on mass surveillance, then blacklisted it. Where that fight ended up, and why it matters for surveilled communities.

Your phone broadcasts your location even when it's off. Faraday bags are the fix. Here's what they do, why software isn't enough, and how to pick one.

SA, DA, DA/SA, striker-fired. Here's what each handgun action does and how to pick the right one for you.

Cell-site simulators let law enforcement track every phone nearby. Here's how Stingray devices work, who uses them, and how to protect yourself.

The AR-15 is the most popular rifle in the US. Here's what it actually is, why it works, and what to know before you buy one.

What inclusive firearms training actually is, how to tell a good instructor from a bad one, and where to start if traditional gun culture has kept you out.