Time to contact your Oregon legislators to oppose gun laws.

Dat · Jan 17, 2019

Ok NW Firearms folk who live in Oregon.... this is my first political post, maybe my last. I have to tell you that I'm scared to death that the Oregon Legislature will cripple our ability to acquire, own and use firearms.

Now I see a lot of reactionary posts about how bad this legislation is.... and you're right! BUT guys and gals, many of those comments won't sway the opposition. We need to quit complaining and arguing and unite and send well though-out, fact based reasons why their proposals are wrong. And you need to write the legislature...now.

Further, I'm choosing to use the Oregon Firearms Federation as my primary voice in Salem. I'm also a NRA member, however I think OFF is more aggressive and they are local (Canby) vs DC based. Yesterday I joined that organization and sent some funds to them to help with their cost to be a lobbyist presence in Salem.

So, if you love firearms and support the Second Amendment rights we were born with, AND if you want your children and grandchildren to enjoy those freedoms, here's what I suggest you consider:

1. Write your State Senator and State Representative. Even the liberal ones need to hear from we common folk. Be reasonable and give facts, tell them that you vote.

If you want an easy way to do this, OFF has a web page for comments.

Gmail

2. Open your wallet. Donate $100 to the Oregon Firearms Federation. If you have more to give, give more.

Oregon's Only No Compromise Gun Rights Organization - Oregon Firearms Federation

or NRA's ILA at NRA-ILA | Oregon

Last word.... PLEASE don't be passive. If you're like me, the natural tendency is to say "well, someone will represent me and it will work out". Maybe that will happen, but in 2019, I don't think so. We have a gun hating Governor that wants to look good to her socialist friends: a Democrat controlled House and Democrat controlled Senate. Most Democrats don't like guns but some are more level headed than others. We need common sense to prevail. If we don't speak up now, we'll have no one to blame but ourselves. So write and talk to others about this issue!

There are hard times ahead. Act now before it's too late.

I'm not afraid to sign my name....
Dave Tooze
Milwaukie

PS... buy more ammo, buy that firearm you've been thinking about.

Nick Burkhardt · Jan 17, 2019

Link provided by the Oregon Firearms Federation to an auto emailer that will send your message to all Oregon legislators

Votility

Tell them what you think.

WAYNO · Jan 17, 2019

I already sent this automated email to the legislature.

Got a response already asking me specifically which bills I was writing about. So, for those that have not yet sent the email, make sure you post the bill numbers in the additional message area.

Nick Burkhardt · Jan 17, 2019

WAYNO said:
I already sent this automated email to the legislature.

Got a response already asking me specifically which bills I was writing about. So, for those that have not yet sent the email, make sure you post the bill numbers in the additional message area.

2019 Firearms Legislation
A partial list

HB 2251 No modern firearms for draft age Oregonians. Extends background check delays to 30 days. More.

HB 2287 Firearms safety training for schools. A knock off of a ballot measure written by OFF and oddly introduced by anti-gun House reps. GOOD

HB 2298 Modified CHL reciprocity. GOOD

HB 2479 Increases CHL fees at the request of the Oregon Sheriffs Association.

HB 2505 Trigger locks. Liability for 4 years. (IP 44 in legislative form)

HB 2546 Tax credit for background check fees. The sponsor (Paul Evans) is anti-gun. This will be his token to the gun owners he attacks.

HB 2705 Establishes a "voluntary" "Do Not Sell" list. Allows a person to add his or her name to a list of people who may not buy firearms.

SB 5 Imposes strict liability on shooting ranges and shooters for rounds that leave the property and cause injuries. Allows the city or county where the range is located to be sued if city or county failed to regulate the range after they had notice that a "dangerous condition" existed. "Dangerous condition" is not defined.

SB 87 Raises minimum age to purchase firearm or "firearm component" to 21. Allows gun dealers to impose any minimum age over 21. Defines firearm component (among other things) as anything that "enhances the shooting accuracy of a firearm." Requested by former BOLI chair Brad Avakian.

SB 275 Mandatory lockup and liability. Basically IP 44 in legislative form.

SB 322 . Allows sheriffs to issue CHL's to persons in adjoining counties. This would help people like the residents of Wheeler County when their sheriff and all deputies quit. GOOD

SB 323 Reciprocity for CHL holders of states that recognize Oregon CHL's. GOOD

SB 481 Requires that a person who demanded your firearms be confiscated be informed if they are returned.

SB 501 Requires permit to PURCHASE firearm. Bans mags over 5 rounds. Requires trigger locks. Limits ammo purchase to 20 rounds a month. Requires background checks for ammo purchases. Imposes waiting period or 14 days. OMFG!

SB 539 Bans use or discharge of exploding targets, tracer ammunition or fireworks on land owned by public body during periods established by certain State Forester declarations relating to fire danger.