Sixteen-year-old shoots at Oregon school with legally obtained shotgun

A 16-year-old shot several people at a school in Bend, Oregon on October 19, 2026. The weapon was a pump-action shotgun. Oregon law normally bans people under 18 from having guns. However, the law allows minors to possess shotguns and rifles in certain situations, for example when a parent transfers the weapon to them or when it is used for hunting or sports. Federal law stops licensed dealers from selling guns directly to anyone under 18. Investigators looked into how the suspect got the shotgun and whether the transfer broke any rules. The case has raised questions about whether Oregon's exceptions make it too easy for young people to access firearms legally.