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Kristyna Wentz-Graff/OPBThe legislation is drawing concern among Second Amendment advocates and support from those who want stricter gun laws. -
Julie Jacobson/APAn appeals court has upheld California鈥檚 law banning gun magazines that hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition. The decision could have implications for Oregon鈥檚 Measure 114, which also regulates large-capacity magazines.
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Ballot Measure 114 bans the purchase of magazines that hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition. It also requires a permit for anybody purchasing a firearm, but won鈥檛 go into effect immediately. -
Attorney General Dan Rayfield has joined other states in Texas gun rights cases in support of Biden administration rules requiring background checks and banning conversion devices that turn handguns into rapid-fire weapons. -
The three-judge appeals panel that heard the case Tuesday will decide whether to uphold or overrule a Harney County judge鈥檚 finding that found Measure 114 is unconstitutional. -
Judges at the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals distinguished between gun sellers鈥� Constitutional rights and the government鈥檚 authority to decide what kind of commerce takes place on public property. -
Since Gov. Newsom proposed a 28th Amendment one year ago, there has been far more progress on online petitions than in other state legislatures. His team says the effort will pick up speed in 2025. -
The law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom was set to take effect Jan. 1. It would have prohibited people from carrying concealed guns in places including parks and playgrounds, churches, banks and zoos. -
State lawyers say they will appeal. A federal judge has ruled the measure legal under the U.S. Constitution. -
California cannot ban gun owners from having detachable magazines that hold more than 10 rounds, a federal judge ruled Friday.
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Lawyers for two Harney County residents who are suing the state to block Oregon鈥檚 new gun laws wrapped up their arguments Wednesday. -
In opening statements Monday, lawyers for two people suing over Oregon鈥檚 new gun laws said Ballot Measure 114鈥檚 provisions are the 鈥渕ost significant threat to [the right to bear arms] Oregonians have faced in nearly 165 years.鈥� -
Oregon鈥檚 new voter-approved gun laws passed constitutional muster in a federal court this summer, but now they face another round of legal challenges 鈥� this time in state court. -
A law professor says Measure 114, which Oregon voters approved in the fall and is currently held up by legal challenges, will likely go to the U.S. Supreme Court.
