Oregon Militia
The Oregon Militia; Oregon has a long standing history of militia activity. The Oregon Rangers were founded on March 11, 1844. Later in 1847 a rifle company was created out of Oregon City made up of 45 volunteers. Today the Oregon National Guard serves as the Organized militia of the state of Oregon. We are the unorganized militia of Oregon, all able body citizens between the ages of 18 and 45. We still believe it is our duty to stay trained and effective, for when we are called to action. It is our mission to bring together like minded citizens to cultivate powerful relationships, and provide quality education and training. Our current focus is on establishing community, and a positive environment through which we can conduct effective training. If you would like to donate or are interested in joining training please feel free to contact us.
(1)
The militia of the state shall be divided into the organized militia and the unorganized militia.
(2)
The organized militia shall be composed of the Oregon Army National Guard and the Oregon Air National Guard, which forces together with an inactive National Guard shall comprise the Oregon National Guard; the Oregon Civil Defense Force whenever such a force shall be duly organized; and such additional forces as may be created by the Governor.
(3)
The unorganized militia shall consist of all able-bodied residents of the state between the ages of 18 and 45 who are not serving in any force of the organized militia or who are not on the state retired list and who are or who have declared their intention to become citizens of the United States; subject, however, to such exemptions from military duty as are created by the laws of the United States. [1961 c.454 §5(1),(2),(3); 1989 c.361 §2; 2005 c.512 §3; 2017 c.472 §3]