[1malumprohibitum]

Actually, if the transaction is between two private parties, both of whom are legally allowed to purchase guns and both are residents of Oregon, there is no paperwork required.

[Robert357]

Thank you, I didn't know that, as member of the Washington Arms Collectors, I have avoided Portland gun shows & other Oregon gun shows, because I had been told background checks were mandatory. I guess I read too much into the warning.

http://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-laws/oregon.aspx

“... Any person who transfers a firearm at a gun show is required to request a criminal background check before completing the transfer. Any person who transfers a firearm at any location other than a gun show may voluntarily request a criminal background check before completing the transfer...”