Notes from the Resistance
Oregon’s House Republicans pulled a “bait and switch” and extorted money from their members with a false promise of funding a lawsuit against the bill they helped pass. Since then they have pretended it never happened and just don’t want to talk about it. [More]
What Vichycons fail to understand is that those of us who will not disarm don’t need them, they need us. If they lose, a critical mass (say 3%?) still will not disarm and the game will move to a different level.
After helping the Democrats pass the bill, the Oregon House Republicans, in a cynical and disgraceful display of bait and switch, posed on the Capitol steps with a giant fake check that they said was going to be used for a lawsuit against the bill they had just helped pass…. Firearms Policy Coalition has announced their intention to fight this plainly unconstitutional law. They are currently seeking Oregon residents who could be plaintiffs in the case. This could be the fight so many have been waiting for. [More]
I’m if there are any creatures more self-servingly useless than Oregon establishment “Republicans”…
Meanwhile, our battles against Measure 114 are moving forward at a glacial pace. We believe our Federal lawsuit will be several more years in the courts. The state case, which gun owners are winning at this point, is headed to the Oregon Appeals Court as we speak. There is simply no way to predict the outcome on that one, but it will happen sooner. Victory there is simply essential. If we lose there, gun rights in Oregon could basically end for the foreseeable future. Those legal bills keep coming in. If you can help us with a donation to our Foundation your support will be greatly appreciated. [More]
Are you an Oregon gun owner? Do you know someone who is?
We have truly crossed the line. All of this is coordinated, none of it is by chance and it’s happening at lightning speed. [More]
Oregon Firearms Federation notes a desperate enemy attacking from all sides.
However, it appears that there are sufficient numbers to call most races. The outcome is decidedly “mixed.” [More]
Yep, buckle up.
While it’s interesting that candidates who never lifted a finger to protect gun rights are desperate to appear to have the support of gun rights organizations, voters deserve to know what’s really happening in our elections. And it’s not pretty. Do nothing organizations have long sought to cash in on the generosity and commitment of gun owners. And often they are quite successful. [More]
There’s clearly moneyed interests behind their site.
But they don’t want to tell you whose.
And I see no “social media” icons– I guess they don’t want to be called out in publicly viewable comments.
The lobby, and their money, have made their picks. We urge you to vote for the people who care more about you than lobby money. [More]
Just good luck finding them.
And don’t put blind faith in NRA grades or phony Vichycon posturing.
While this is a terrible system, one “race” is particularly troubling. The coronation for Appeals Court Judge Position 6. There your “choice” is…Jim Egan. (See “non partisan candidates”) And that should send chills up your spine if you still have any shred of faith in Oregon’s Judicial System. Egan, you may recall, was the “judge” who declared gun owners to be racist, anti-semitic, white supremacists in an unhinged rant against the people’s vote to create a 2nd Amendment Sanctuary in Columbia County. [More]
No one can say that Oregon gun owners haven’t strived mightily to use the ballot box and the jury box… meaning that’s exactly what they don’t say when they accuse us of being violent, hate-filled insurrectionist extremists.
It is fair to wonder how much longer gun owners will be “disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable“…
Mannix has been promoting gun control for 25 years so his vote was to be expected. Charlie Conrad is new at this. His votes have been so egregious his own county party has demanded he resign. What in the world is NRA thinking? Well, they also endorsed Vikki Breese Iverson who was the Republican House Leader when they folded and handed a gun control victory to the Democrats with HB 2005. [More]
It’s what they do. The links I could provide…
Also get an update on the Vichycon gun group whose own words show them to be phonies.
When we checked, the only candidate whose website listed this group as “endorsing” them was Goodwin. Two candidates we contacted had never heard of them and had not requested, and were unaware of, the endorsements. Hilariously, the website twice misquoted the Second Amendment as “the right to bear and keep arms.” [More]
But Democrats are the only ones laughing.
After almost 30 years as advocates for Second Amendment rights, we can tell you we have no idea who “Oregon Gun Rights” is. They are not listed as a business by the Secretary of State. They are not a political action committee. [More]
They’re not listed here, either. This is all I could find.
So what should we think of a politican who claims their endorsement?
…we have received word from our attorney in the state case that the Oregon Appeals Court has denied the state’s request and as such, Measure 114, along with all its intended and very evil consequences remains “on hold” and not in force. [More]
Don’t uncork the champagne just yet:
But we are long way from having this nightmare behind us.
You are the reason there are court battles to stop Measure 114. Javadi and the Republican House Reps have done nothing to help in this battle and it’s disgraceful that they would try to use this vicious attack on your rights to hustle you. [More]
If Oregon Republicans aren’t going to fight, they can feel our pain.
It’s not like electing them makes a difference. And any money spent on them is money that won’t be available to fight the legal battles they should be leading in.
In House District 51, Marine combat veteran and pro-gun stalwart, Republican James Hieb, is facing a primary challenge from failed governor candidate Christine Drazan, who desperately wants back into politics… [More]
Oregon gun owners– do the self-interested thing and help.
Bogus “Suicide” Bill Passes. Republicans Help. [More]
Now look at how the Democrats portray “Christine Drazan, who did more to damage the House Republican Caucus than anyone in recent memory”:
A new report released today exposes Christine Drazan for accepting a $10,000 campaign contribution from the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) — an extreme and powerful pro-gun lobby group, where the CEO of “Daniel Defense — which made the gun used in the massacre at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, in May” sits on the board of directors.
How desperate and stupid would you have to be to believe that compromising with totalitarians will earn you any more gratitude and respect from them than they would give to a toilet?
Related UPDATE
As you would expect, today’s “informational hearing” on Extreme Risk Protection Orders was actually a far left, gun grabbing, propaganda festival. [More]
Don’t forget to thank turncoat Brian Boquist.
This flushing of taxpayer money will come at a time that the Democrats are simultaneously declaring that Oregon is awash in cash* and they need massive new taxes. Meanwhile Republicans have once again joined Democrats to add to Oregon’s massive employee retirement debt with another bill you and your grandchildren will have to pay for. [More]
Hey, you can’t expect tyrants to persecute you for free…
The hearing on SB 1503, which we warned you about here, was exactly what you would have expected. A litany of leftists demanding more restrictions on firearms possession. [More]
And “leftists,” of course, includes the most odious of Republicans, Vichycons.
Republicans and Democrats have come together, once more, to attack gun rights. [More]
Remember when “Independent” Brian Boquist was a “Republican”?
They are furious, they are vengeful, and they are awash in your money. Gun owners have truly shown themselves to be David in a battle with Goliath. But our rights are hanging on the very edge right now. We absolutely must defend this critical victory. Every single dime will count. We hope we can count on you again. [More]
Today in Harney County, Judge Rashchio struck down every single objection the state raised to his decision to enjoin Measure 114. [More]
For now. Like all terminators, they’ll be back.
With Christmas just a few days away we know many of you will be traveling to be with loved ones on this holy day… That being said, we want to bring you an update on our ongoing efforts to overturn the absurd and unconstitutional ruling of Judge Karin Immergut . [More]
A little something for the stocking…?
Donations to OFF’s Political Action Committee may qualify for a tax credit of up to $100.00. That’s not a “deduction,” it’s better. Yes, you may be able to knock up to $100.00 off your Oregon tax bill and instead put it towards supporting good candidates in the coming election. [More]
While we are gratified and encouraged by the recent victory in Harney County, it’s important to note that legal efforts to protect the most fundamental rights of gun owners are a long way from over. [More]
Unless the tunnel being dug is redirected, I’m not sure seeing light at the end of it would be a good thing.
Judge Robert Raschio in Harney County has declared Measure 114 to be “facially unconstitutional by a finding of clear and convincing evidence…” [More]
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, Oregon Firearms Federation gives a case update along with a wider range of observations.
Great article! Yeah, it’s pretty funny that our great anti-gun president has a son who lied on his 4473 to get a gun(s).
Speaking of courts, Oregon hardly get press coverage of the what’s taking place in courts here, specifically the fight over Measure 114. I guess we’re regarded as a hopeless cause while coverage of cases in California, Massachusetts, NJ, NY which involve the same issues are always covered in Ammoland. Hmm
Thanks.
In re Oregon, I publish links to every alert Kevin Starrett and OFF put out and more on WoG:
https://waronguns.com/?s=Oregon
I have for years:
https://waronguns.blogspot.com/search?q=Oregon
I also do AmmoLand articles:
So does AmmoLand in general:
Our biggest problem is getting the word out — search engines and social media suppress us, and most readers don’t share links, so it’s easy to see how our stuff is missed– but it’s not because we’re ignoring it. We’re doing everything we can to juggle all the balls and drop as few as we can with the resources we have.
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 Firearms Federation federal lawsuit moves forward in the 9th Circuit where we believe all these battles will end up eventually. The defeat of the California ban is a very positive sign for that fight… [More]
That and the odious Vikki Breese Iverson has been replaced by Jeff Helfrich.
Iverson rolled over for virtually everything the far left wanted. Her “leadership” set back Oregon in ways that would be hard to calculate. [More]
It’s a pretty sad state of affairs when the best you can say about whoever will replace her is there’s a chance they may not be as bad.
In tangentially related news, it looks like the judge is seeing how the law can result in “disparate policing” and discriminatory enforcement.
And here in Oregon, the people we elected to stand up to this madness have caved. [More]
Peaceful revolution is being made impossible.
