 NSSF has started a great program for Gun Storage Week. This is 2X per year.... check out the web site for materials.
Share with your friends - Keep them safe. www.gunstoragecheck.org Oregon Firearms Owners,
If you recall, the Oregon legislature passed HB2005 in the 2023 Legislature. This bill requires serialization of unserialized firearms built after 10/28/1968. see the following link for the Oregon statute. Link An individual has until 9/1/2024 to have an class 7 FFL serialize a firearm in accordance with federal regulations. Afterward, mere possession of the frame or complete firearm without a serial number on the frame becomes illegal, with initial fines and confiscation, then escalating severity to misdemeanor and felonies. Finding a class 7 FFL that will do the work will be your responsibility. We have contacted a few and the following vendors are happy to do the work --Blazin Hydrographics , Oregon City (Laser engraved) --ADR tactical LLC, Springfield, www.80lowers.com If these are not able to help, you will need to find a class 7 FFL near you,, Below is the link to the ATF website. You may search and download the Oregon FFL list and contact the ones near you.. Find the ATF List of OREGON FFLS Here  2024 Oregon State Shooting Association (OSSA) Annual Meeting and Elections
The OSSA Annual Meeting will be: May 4, 2024 , 11 am to 3pm Douglas Ridge Rifle Club. 27787 OR-224, Eagle Creek, OR 97022 Members, Mark your calendar - Please plan on attending. In addition to regular business, discipline, legislative and BM114 updates, we will have elections of officers and directors. This is your chance to become involved in helping run and shape the Oregon State Shooting Association. OSSA needs members to lead key discipline and drive key business areas. Are you Interested?? Here is how to complete your self-nomination:
Your self-nomination will be included in the ballot process starting about April 1. We will be completing our election using “Election Buddy” for all those with valid emails. For the 50 or so without emails, traditional mail ballots will be used. The following Officer Positions are open for election. (names included represent incumbents) (2 Year Term July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2026, unless otherwise noted.)
Director Positions open for election (names included represent incumbents) (2 Year Term, July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2026, unless otherwise noted)
Additional empty positions requiring new Directors:
Select the position that fits your interests and skills. Reply with your Self-Nomination TODAY! Kerry Spurgin President, OSSA [email protected]
ACTIVE FIREARMS SAFETY PROGRAM across Oregon www.ossa.org/safety-wellness Driving AWARENESS firearms suicide problem
Connecting County OHA and Firearms Clubs (15 in process, thus far)
Drivers Of Violence - Avenues for REAL Solutions
Addiction - Oregon is #2 in US But #50 in Support (1) ·Repeal measures legalizing addiction in Oregon. ·Enforce laws and require treatment to help citizens affected. ·Create programs address addiction outreach in our communities. Support HB 2603 HB2831, HB2973 Mental Illness - 27% of Adults – 20% of Children (2) ·Enhance and Fund Programs for Engagement / Treatment ·Help People before they turn to violent crime. Support SB820, HB2176, HB2640, HB2641,HB2643, HB2646 Lack of Law Enforcement Community Engagement - Portland Study – 70% are known by Law Enforcement (3) ·Support/fund Law Enforcement Academies - create more officers, first responders, and programs to help. ·Engage high risk groups with programs to reduce crime (ref. 2022 Portland study) Support SB17, and develop more to support law enforcement Current Laws Not Enforced - Drive reduction of repeat offenders. ·Resource judicial (public defenders) to prevent forced release. ·Resource detention facilities to prevent instant release. ·Support meaningful rehabilitation programs. Support SB17, and develop more to drive accountability and rehabilitation Mental Illness – Suicide ~70 Suicides per month (4) ·Enable and fund OHA for community suicide prevention. ·Continue/expand cable lock / storage programs. ·Enable measures for “Time and Distance” trusted storage solutions, child education. Support HB3426 HB2757 HB 3118 HB 3513 SB514 SB 818· (1)https://www.oregonrecovers.org/(2)https://www.wweek.com/news/courts/2022/10/17/oregon-ranks-worst-in-nation-for-prevalence-of-mental-illness/ (3)https://www.portland.gov/sites/default/files/2022/2022-pdx-problem-analysis-public-version.pdf (4)https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/preventionwellness/safeliving/suicideprevention/documents/monthly_suicide-related_data_report.pdf Focusing on the root causes of violent crime is key to reducing its occurrence and impact on our community. We need to ask ourselves and our legislature to stay focused on real solutions for violent crime.
A recent Oregonian article pointed out the 100+ murders in the Portland city over the last year. Portland is the large contributor to the stats, but lets keep our focus for all of Oregon. Keeping close tabs on the stories one finds disturbing trends that if recognized, can be addressed with real solutions to make our communities safer. If one keeps close tabs on the articles describing the details on arrests made in Oregon violent crime. Almost without exception, prior offenses or conditions known by law enforcement or those close to the offender are noted. Examples like a felon in possession of a firearm, repeated assault charges, and more. Where are the REAL solutions found? Mental Illness:
Make sure your Legislators know that if they want real solutions they need to focus on:
 USA Shooting
10h · Facebook Link Dear USA Shooting Family, As was previously announced, former USA Shooting CEO Matt Suggs passed away on the 8th of December from complications related to treatment for Esophageal Cancer. Matt was diagnosed in April, leading to him stepping down from his position at USA Shooting. His fight against this disease was dignified, courageous, and he never let it change the type of husband, father, and man that he was. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his death. At a time like this it is appropriate to share a parting piece of wisdom from Matt and put into context what the shooting sports should be about. Last year Matt was meeting with a group of supporters of USA Shooting and one of those supporters explained how exciting it felt to know their financial assistance would one day help shooters bring medals home to the United States. Matt told those supporters that while overwhelming customs inspectors with importation of precious metal was the overt objective of USA Shooting, there was another goal that was just as important. That goal is to be a life lasting positive influence on all the shooters that have contact with the program. That goes for a young shooter competing in their first Junior Olympics just as much as a National Team Member. That is what makes our sport special. Matt will be buried at a private graveside ceremony. There will be a public celebration of his life announced at a future date which will be open to his friends and supporters. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers, Will Suggs |
