HB 2005
Signed in 2023, fully enforceable since September 2024.
Last reviewed 2026-08-27
HB 2005 was signed by Governor Tina Kotek in July 2023. Its ban on undetectable firearms and on the sale, transfer or import of unserialized firearms took effect in July 2023, while the possession and serialization requirement began on September 1, 2024. Primary sponsors were Representatives Lisa Reynolds, Dacia Grayber, Jason Kropf and Paul Evans, and Senators James Manning Jr. and Floyd Prozanski.
Oregon regulates the physical output rather than the equipment. The law targets firearms that lack enough metal to be detected, and firearms that lack a serial number.
Prohibits manufacturing, selling, importing or possessing firearms made primarily from non-metal substances such as 3D-printed plastic or resin that cannot trigger walk-through metal detectors or X-ray machines.
Requires firearms manufactured after October 22, 1968, along with unfinished frames and receivers, including those made on home 3D printers, to be permanently imprinted with a serial number issued by a Federal Firearms Licensee.
Manufacturing, importing or selling an undetectable 3D-printed firearm is a felony.
Possessing an unserialised 3D-printed firearm or frame starts as a Class B violation with fines up to $1,000, escalating to Class A misdemeanours or felonies for repeat offences.
Track compliance, state serialization protocols, and local police implementation.
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Oregon Department of Justice (DOJ) / Oregon Legislature Portal
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Local Makerspace Coalitions & Tech Alliances / Direct Legislative Outreach
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Oregon Legislative Information System (OLIS) (olis.oregonlegislature.gov)
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