Today, January 21st, the Oregon Legislature begins the 2025 legislative session. As in previous years, an onslaught of anti-gun bills have been introduced this year. Gun owners and sportsmen throughout the state must stay actively involved to defend freedom.
Multiple anti-gun bills have already been pre-filed for this session.
SB 429 implements a mandatory 72 hour waiting period, with possible indefinite delays for firearm acquisition.
SB 697 prohibits persons under 21 from possessing firearms, with exceptions for; police, military, single shot rifles, double barrel shotguns, repeating rifles (bolt, lever, pump, straight-pull or revolving action), .22 cal. rifles, muzzleloaders, shotguns with pump, break, or revolving actions, and temporary possession if transferred by a parent or guardian.
SB 698 repeals statewide preemption laws, allowing municipalities to prohibit firearms and limiting affirmative defense for CHL holders.
HB 3075 modifies provisions of Ballot Measure 114, which is currently prohibited from enactment under constitutional challenge.
Your NRA will continue to fight to promote and protect your right to keep and bear arms and hunting heritage. Our members remain the most powerful political force in American history, and together, we will secure the Second Amendment for present and future generations.
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