Oregon’s Measure 114, one of the most restrictive gun control laws in the nation, is back in play after the state’s Court of Appeals ruled it constitutional.
The decision overturns a lower court ruling that had blocked the law since its passage in 2022, setting the stage for renewed legal and political battles over its enforcement.
Measure 114 imposes significant restrictions on gun ownership. It requires a permit-to-purchase system that mandates background checks and safety training before acquiring a firearm.
The law also bans magazines capable of holding more than ten rounds and eliminates the so-called “Charleston Loophole,” which allows firearm sales to proceed if a background check is delayed beyond three days.
Supporters of the measure, including Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield, hailed the court’s ruling as a major victory for gun control advocates.
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“We know there will be a lot of conversation around this, but the bottom line is that we’re committed to protecting the rights of responsible gun owners while doing what we can to reduce gun violence,” said Attorney General Rayfield.
“Our job is to make sure the law works for everyone, and today’s decision brings us closer to that goal,” he added.
Proponents argue that these regulations will prevent firearms from falling into the wrong hands and reduce gun violence across the state.
Gun rights advocates, however, see the ruling as a direct attack on the Second Amendment.
Opponents argue that the permit-to-purchase requirement creates unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles for law-abiding citizens, potentially delaying or outright denying their right to own a firearm.
And, the magazine ban effectively outlaws many commonly owned firearms and limits self-defense capabilities.
The fight over Measure 114 isn’t over yet. Opponents have 35 days to appeal the ruling, which could send the case to the Oregon Supreme Court. Given the legal landscape, a federal challenge isn’t off the table either.
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Similar laws in other states have faced intense scrutiny, with courts often determining whether such restrictions comply with the Supreme Court’s landmark Bruen decision, which set a new standard for evaluating gun laws under the Second Amendment.
For now, Measure 114 remains in legal limbo. If enforced, it would dramatically change the way Oregonians purchase and own firearms.
Whether the law ultimately stands or falls, its fate could have ripple effects nationwide, influencing other states considering similar gun control measures.
As the legal battle continues, one question looms: Will Measure 114 hold up under further judicial scrutiny, or will the courts once again strike it down?
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If only California, Oregon and Washington would fall into the ocean.
guns arnt the problem,politicans are. time to vote all of them out.
Another opportunity for the Supreme Court to set things straight but shy away instead, allowing the status quo to step all over the constitution.
They need a companion law, something like; Requires a permit-to-vote system that mandates background checks and reading proficiency training before being able to vote.
I have long advocated that voters pass the same civics test given to those seeking naturalized citizenship. It will never happen, of course, as the Demoncrats would lose too many votes, even though the test could be easily passed with minimal education.