SB 698 Extends concealed handgun ban areas

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…

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HB 3742 Permits legislators and staff to carry a firearm

Provides that members of the Legislative Assembly and legislative branch employees who have a valid concealed handgun license have an affirmative defense to a charge of possessing a firearm within the Capitol, and may not be arrested or charged for the offense while in possession of the license. Is security in the capitol lacking? Do they want to save taxpayers…

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HB 2005 Prohibits handmade guns, ownership until 21, & concealed carry by local governments

01/22/2023 VOTE:NO – Signed into law by Gov.Kotek 7-13-23, effective 7-13-23 Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2023R1/Measures/Overview/HB2005 Compromise Amendment – Revisions to HB 2005 are not so clear. The bill still requires a manufacture number, or privately made firearm (PMF) to have a serial number, which isn’t clear the time frame allowed to obtain a number once made. By requiring a…

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HB 2007 Allows public entities to prohibit guns on property

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee

HB 3513 Gun storage grants used as suicide prevention

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee

Photo: Law Enforcement, Military, & Firearms equipment

HB 3005 Ends state preemption over local gun ban ordinances

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee

Photo: Law Enforcement, Military, & Firearms equipment

SB 554 Allows ban of carry by CHL holder by Colleges, Universities, School Districts and Airport

VOTE:NO Signed into law by Gov. Brown on 06-01-21 Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Measures/Overview/SB554 This bill allows the State Capitol, colleges, universities, school districts, and the Portland Airport to ban carried firearms in or on their grounds by those with Concealed Handgun Licenses (it’s already illegal if you don’t have a CHL), making possession a Class A misdemeanor (364 days jail…

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