Oregon Stun Gun Laws 2026 | College Student & Campus Guide

Campus Policies at Major Oregon Colleges

⚠️ Campus policies change annually. Always verify with your school's student handbook or Dean of Students office before carrying any device.

College	City	Stun Gun	Personal Alarm	Notes & Policy
University of Oregon	Eugene	❌ Banned	✅ Allowed	U of O prohibits dangerous weapons on campus under its weapons policy. Stun guns and Tasers are included. View policy →
Oregon State University	Corvallis	❌ Banned	✅ Allowed	Oregon State prohibits weapons on campus under university policy. View policy →
Portland State University	Portland	❌ Banned	✅ Allowed	PSU prohibits weapons on campus. Portland's local ordinances may add additional restrictions in the surrounding city. View policy →
Lewis & Clark College	Portland	❌ Banned	✅ Allowed	Lewis & Clark is a private college and prohibits all weapons on campus. View policy →
University of Portland	Portland	❌ Banned	✅ Allowed	University of Portland is a private institution and prohibits all weapons on campus. View policy →

Oregon has permissive stun gun laws statewide, but Portland's local ordinances add restrictions for students at city-based campuses. All major Oregon universities ban stun guns on campus regardless of state or local law.

What Oregon Law Actually Says

Oregon Revised Statutes § 166.360 governs dangerous weapons. Adults 18+ may possess stun guns without a permit. The exceptions: convicted felons, and carry on school grounds (K-12 focused, but universities layer their own policies on top). Portland has additional local carry restrictions worth checking for students living or studying in the city.

Campus Reality

University of Oregon, Oregon State, PSU, Lewis & Clark, and the University of Portland all prohibit stun guns on campus. For Portland-area students, both city ordinances and campus policy create restrictions.

What to Carry Instead

For Oregon students, the practical combination is a personal alarm and pepper spray. The She's Birdie Personal Alarm ($29.99) is unrestricted everywhere. The SABRE Campus Safety Pepper Gel ($11.99) is the top outdoor carry choice and is legal under Oregon law.

Portland students: Check both campus policy and Portland city ordinances before carrying any weapon off campus.

For self-defense tools that are legal on every campus: see our complete dorm safety kit guide and best personal alarms for college students.

Important: Campus policies change. Always verify current pepper spray rules directly with your student's campus police department or housing office before move-in day. State law sets the minimum — individual colleges can be more restrictive.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are stun guns legal in Oregon?

Yes, for adults 18+ without a permit. Oregon Revised Statutes § 166.360 governs deadly weapons — stun guns are permitted for adults without a license.

Can you bring a stun gun to an Oregon college campus?

No. University of Oregon, Oregon State, PSU, and all major Oregon campuses ban stun guns under their weapons policies.

Are there local restrictions on stun guns in Portland?

Portland has local ordinances that may restrict carrying stun guns in certain areas. Students at PSU, Lewis & Clark, and University of Portland should verify current Portland city rules in addition to campus policy.

What self-defense tool is legal on every Oregon campus?

A personal alarm is unrestricted everywhere in Oregon and on every Oregon campus. Pepper spray is also legal for Oregon adults 18+ and permitted on most Oregon campuses.

What should parents send with Oregon college students for safety?

A personal alarm, pepper spray, and dorm door alarm are the three essentials. All are legal under Oregon law and permitted on Oregon campuses.