Authorizes the governing bodies of certain public entities that own or control public buildings to adopt a policy, ordinance or regulation limiting the affirmative defense for concealed handgun licensees for the crime of possessing a firearm in a public building. Provides that in a prosecution for possessing a firearm in a building or on grounds subject to such a policy, ordinance or regulation, the concealed handgun licensee affirmative defense is not a complete defense, but results in a Class A misdemeanor conviction punishable by 364 days’ imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both.

Inch-by-inch they are taking away our constitutional right to carry as they add more and more places to the gun-free-zones.

The statistics do not back this bill up. People with concealed handgun licenses aren’t
the ones committing crimes, but have stopped more crimes than the news reports. The people who are committing crimes don’t stop to read signs and don’t stop because of a potential misdemeanor like carrying a concealed firearm, and won’t stop murders.

This bill only stops the law abiding citizens, who follow the law, from their ability to defend themselves and others in a terrifying situation. If Oregon legislatures truly care about lowering these crimes, then they would introduce legislation to be tougher on criminals and force District Attorneys
and judges to stop dropping charges against criminals!

SUBMIT TESTIMONY HERE before 4/9 by 3pm

Email the Judiciary Committee:

Sen.FloydProzanski@oregonlegislature.gov
Sen.KimThatcher@oregonlegislature.gov
Sen.AnthonyBroadman@oregonlegislature.gov
Sen.SaraGelserBlouin@oregonlegislature.gov
Sen.FredGirod@oregonlegislature.gov
Sen.JamesManningJr@oregonlegislature.gov
Sen.MikeMcLane@oregonlegislature.gov