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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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Gun rights groups on Monday filed notice to appeal a federal judge鈥檚 ruling upholding a voter-approved Oregon law that bans large ammunition magazines and requires permits to buy guns. -
In a 122-page written order issued late Friday, U.S. District Court Judge Karin Immergut found banning large capacity magazines and requiring a permit to purchase a firearm are in keeping with 鈥渢he nation鈥檚 history and tradition of regulating uniquely dangerous features of weapons and firearms to protect public safety.鈥� -
After nearly 10 hours of negotiations over the weekend, top lawmakers arrived at a tentative framework for rescuing the 2023 session. Both sides stress a deal hasn't been made. -
For the past week, firearms groups argued the state's new gun laws infringe on the protections granted under the Second Amendment. Attorneys for the state argued that high-capacity magazines are inextricably linked to the rise in mass shootings and can be regulated. -
Firearms groups who filed lawsuits in federal court in Portland challenging the constitutionality of voter-passed gun laws rested their case Tuesday. -
The federal bench trial that will result in a first ruling about whether the new law is legal under the U.S. Constitution starts next week at the federal courthouse in Portland. -
Democrats are backing three bills that would establish a waiting period, require serial numbers on guns and raise the minimum age for purchases -
An emotionally charged debate over Oregon鈥檚 gun-related legislation recently brought lawmakers on different sides of the issue near tears, reflecting a passionate divide over gun rights that is also playing out nationwide. -
Oregon lawmakers are considering legislation to enact firearms restrictions originally passed by voters in November. -
Legislators in Oregon are making a fourth attempt to ban 鈥済host guns,鈥� untraceable and undetectable firearms that are assembled at home. They have proliferated in recent years. The legislation is one of three bills put forward this session to address gun violence in the state. -
Many more gun owners are seeking California concealed carry permits, even in blue, coastal counties. Gov. Newsom and Democrats in the Legislature are trying again to limit where weapons are allowed. -
Oregon lawmakers are pursuing a package of firearm bills they say is needed to stem gun violence and give law enforcement the necessary tools to address the issue of untraceable 'ghost guns.'
