The Act makes changes to the gun permit and transfer process. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it as a emergency so citizens can’t challenge it.
This is pure power grab over Measure 114, which is still in court, and they made it worse. It doubles the fees and doubles the time to issue “permits”. The bill also requires that any legal action take place in the courts least likely to side with gun owners. The deck is stacked, Democrats are determined to crush gun rights in Oregon.
The bill modifies the firearm permit provisions of Ballot Measure 114 (2022). HB 3075 introduces several measures to increase government control over firearm ownership and transfer in Oregon:
- Expanded permit process: Permits are now required for firearm transfers, with a change from 30 to 60-day waiting period for approval or denial, and written notice for denial.
- Increased fees: The maximum fee for an initial application increases from $65 to $150. Specifies the portion of the fee payable to the Department of State Police for conducting a criminal background check.
- Stricter eligibility requirements: Establishes a new program for law enforcement approving instructors – lacks added funding. Applicants must provide proof of completion of a firearm safety course and pass a criminal background check.
- Requires legal challenges limited to Marion County Circuit Court.
Provides that permits are not required for firearm transfers until July 1, 2026. Establishes a temporary exception to the permit requirement for the transfer of certain firearms until July 1, 2028. Establishes a permanent exception to the permit requirement for active duty law enforcement and military. Modifies the affirmative defense language for the large capacity magazine provisions of Ballot Measure 114 (2022). Declares an emergency, which isn’t justified with these delays to implement.
Email the Judiciary Committee:
Rep.JasonKropf@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.WillyChotzen@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.KimWallan@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.TomAnderson@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.FarrahChaichi@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.RickLewis@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.KevinMannix@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.ThuyTran@oregonlegislature.gov
Just when you think the Democrats can’t get anymore tyrannical when it comes to attempting to eviscerate the Second Amendment, they sink to another new low with each legislative session. This is nothing less than a temper tantrum because they have thus far lost in court.