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2022 Ballot Measures - Update August 18, 2022
2022 Ballot Measures: Here is the current Status of the Initiative Petitions in Oregon.
Ballot Measure 114
Ballot Measure 114 WILL COST LIVES by blocking suicide prevention efforts and preventing law abiding citizens exercise their rights to the second amendment and self-defense.
BM114 will NOT:
BM114 is flawed:
Oregon State Shooting Association (OSSA) and Oregon Association of Shooting Ranges (OASR) are Oregon’s leading resources for safe and active shooting sports and facilities. We drive development, education, training for safe participation in shooting sports whether it be for hunting, competition, self-protection, or recreation. Some of our key programs are:
OSSA and OASR support real and effective measures to prevent unlawful use of firearms in our communities while preserving our 2nd amendment rights.
Ballot Measure 114
Ballot Measure 114 WILL COST LIVES by blocking suicide prevention efforts and preventing law abiding citizens exercise their rights to the second amendment and self-defense.
BM114 will NOT:
- Impact criminal intent / actions.
- Impact actions of an individual bent on violence
- Deter domestic violence, familicide, or gang violence.
BM114 is flawed:
- The estimated 300 officers, $200M in facilities construction, and $40M annually required to complete the process is NOT resourced.
- The permit requirements are not defined,
- A 30day background check completion limit (given current 6-week backlog) means virtually all permits will be denied.
- The new permit registration database is NOT protected from public disclosure (personal and private data will be published).
- The permit process will disproportionally impact marginalized populations (women, race, income, orientation…) and prevent them from exercising their 2nd amendment rights and providing for their self-defense.
- BM114 blocks efforts to reduce suicide by firearms in our communities.
- BM114 criminalizes not only 10+ round magazines, but common shotguns used for hunting, recreation, and high school sports programs.
Oregon State Shooting Association (OSSA) and Oregon Association of Shooting Ranges (OASR) are Oregon’s leading resources for safe and active shooting sports and facilities. We drive development, education, training for safe participation in shooting sports whether it be for hunting, competition, self-protection, or recreation. Some of our key programs are:
- Comprehensive resources for basic firearms safety and safe storage,
- Children's safety programs,
- Leading Suicide prevention strategies and programs,
- Strong firearms education, and training for new and experienced firearms owners.
OSSA and OASR support real and effective measures to prevent unlawful use of firearms in our communities while preserving our 2nd amendment rights.
- Suicide Reduction by amending Oregon's transfer law for citizens to be comfortable in transferring their firearms to a trusted friend in times of crisis.
- Effective and constitutional use of existing NICS (background check system) and Extreme Protection Law (Redflag), with due process by family members and certified officials to prevent future violence by those known with critical issues.
- Swift, strong, and increased punishment for unlawful possession or use of firearms.
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2022 Candidate Ratings
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2021 Ballot Measures
During the 81st legislative session in 2021 the oregon legislature passed SB554.
Every firearms owner should read and understand the new laws. SB554-B36-Engrossed Text
The Law has critical changes for transfer, storage in your home and vehicle as well as where you can carry.
See OSSA's summary of the Bill at this link OSSA SB554 Summary
Every firearms owner should read and understand the new laws. SB554-B36-Engrossed Text
The Law has critical changes for transfer, storage in your home and vehicle as well as where you can carry.
See OSSA's summary of the Bill at this link OSSA SB554 Summary
How to engage when a bill is activated.
- Review the list, Identify the bills that impact you, our community, and our 2nd Amendment rights.
- Using the links provided, access, review, and understand the bills, watch their progress.
- Use this link for “Bill Alerts” to sign up for alerts on changes and progress for the bills of interest.
- Learn how the Oregon legislature works and how you can engage the process through “Oregon Legislature Citizen Engagement”
- Contact your state Senators and Representatives to let them know how you stand and how they should represent each bill. Use “Who Represents ME in Oregon” to find your Senator and Representative.
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