We’re the Only Ones Graceful Enough

FBI to grant Oregon a ‘grace period’ to allow access for Measure 114′s required federal background checks [More] So ignore what the law says to accomplish a “greater” purpose? Do they have the statutory authority to grant themselves that seemingly legislative power? Does the Republican-majority House have any funding say in this? Related UPDATE Oregon … Continue reading “We’re the Only Ones Graceful Enough”

A Feature Not a Bug?

The FBI says it can’t conduct gun permit background checks for Measure 114, even if the law survives legal challenges. [More] I’d love to chalk this up to incompetence like what happened in Nevada with Question 1, but is it so difficult to believe this was an intended outcome designed to halt gun sales? Meanwhile, … Continue reading “A Feature Not a Bug?”

Harney County Trial Ends. Helfrich Replaces Iverson

The judge now has about 60 days to reach a decision. While it is always risky to predict how a judge will rule, we think the trial went as well as possible considering the state has endless resources and supporters of the Constitution have to pay for their lawyer and the state’s… Meanwhile, the Oregon … Continue reading “Harney County Trial Ends. Helfrich Replaces Iverson”

Lies of Commission

By now you may have heard or seen stories in the media claiming that the firm “representing” Oregon Firearms Federation in our Federal lawsuit is owed thousands of dollars in legal fees. This allegation is false. Maxine Bernstein (mbernstein@oregonian.com; 503-221-8212) a “reporter” for the failing “Oregonian” who made these allegations (which were parroted by others … Continue reading “Lies of Commission”

A Series of Unfortunate Events

If you are experiencing the symptoms of whiplash, you are not alone. The saga of Measure 114 is moving so fast and taking so many unexpected turns that keeping up is nearly impossible, and, in fact, most in the media have not been able to. [More] Which is why those following the story need to … Continue reading “A Series of Unfortunate Events”

Showing a Little Restraint

Today, Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Gun Owners Foundation (GOF) secured a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) in state court, preventing the entire new Oregon gun control law from being enforced. Signed by Judge Robert S. Raschio, the order bars the state from implementing any portion of the law until a hearing is held on a request for a … Continue reading “Showing a Little Restraint”

Motion Denied

This email from Oregon Firearms Federation just came across the transom. Since it is not yet posted to the “Alerts” page I am pasting it here in its entirety: Early this morning we were notified that Judge Karin Immergut has denied our motion to delay the implementation of Ballot Measure 114. She did agree with … Continue reading “Motion Denied”

Stop Me If You’ve Heard This One Before

Firearm enthusiasts in Oregon are flocking to gun stores as they wait to find out whether a federal judge will delay the start of a strict permit-to-purchase law before Thursday’s deadline. “The parking lot has been a disaster,” Northwest Armory owner Karl Durkheimer told Fox News. “The side streets around our place have been a … Continue reading “Stop Me If You’ve Heard This One Before”

What If You Mustered the Militia and No One Came?

This has been out for three weeks and only has 811 views to date on YouTube…? Is that indicative of the interest Oregon gun owners have in being informed, let alone involved? And according to Oregon Firearms Federation: With the media in the tank for them, they will not have to spend much on spreading … Continue reading “What If You Mustered the Militia and No One Came?”

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