Oregon's Ghost Gun Ban Takes Effect September 1

The Canadian government will implement new gun regulations on September 1, mandating valid firearms licenses for the purchase and import of firearm barrels and handgun slides, as part of its strategy to combat gun-related crime. Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc emphasized the balance of targeting illegal firearm manufacturing while still allowing lawful access for gun owners. In Oregon, a similar measure banning 'ghost guns'—firearms without serial numbers that can be easily assembled at home—will also take effect on September 1. The ban follows a legal challenge that was denied by a federal judge, affirming the necessity of regulating these weapons due to safety concerns. Oregon's law requires that all unserialized firearms built after October 22, 1968, be registered with federally licensed dealers, with penalties for non-compliance. Both initiatives reflect growing efforts in Canada and Oregon to address firearm safety and control illegal weapons.