Legislation

HR 7910 National

Protect Our Kids Act

This bill makes various changes to federal firearms laws, including to establish new criminal offenses and to expand the types of weapons and devices that are subject to regulation.

Among the changes, the bill:
-generally prohibits the sale or transfer of certain semiautomatic firearms to individuals who are under 21 years of age;
-establishes new federal criminal offenses for gun trafficking and related conduct;
-establishes a federal statutory framework to regulate ghost guns (i.e., guns without serial numbers);
-establishes a framework to regulate the storage of firearms on residential premises at the federal, state, and tribal levels;
-subjects bump stocks to regulation under federal firearms laws; and
-generally prohibits the import, sale, manufacture, transfer, and possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (more than 15 rounds).

HR 748 National

Ethan’s Law

This bill establishes a framework to regulate the storage of firearms on residential premises at the federal, state, and tribal levels.

At the federal level, the bill establishes statutory requirements for firearms on residential premises to be safely stored if a minor is likely to gain access without permission or if a resident is ineligible to possess a firearm.

An individual who violates the requirements is subject to criminal penalties. A firearm stored in violation of the requirements is subject to seizure and forfeiture.

At the state and tribal levels, the bill requires the Department of Justice to award grants to implement functionally identical requirements for the safe storage of firearms.

SB 1577 Oregon

Ban Undetectable and/or Untraceable Firearms

Three dimensional printing (also called additive manufacturing) allows criminals and terrorists to make firearms that do not have a serial number, thereby rendering a firearm untraceable to law enforcement. The process also allows criminals and terrorists to make firearms without mechanism (called a security exemplar), thereby rendering a firearm undetectable by metal detectors.

HB 4149 Oregon

The Myth of Guns in Public Bill

Provides that person or public body that establishes gun-free zone is liable for damages resulting from certain crimes committed in gun-free zone, if reasonable person would believe that possession of firearm could have helped individual defend against crime. A similar bill, HB 2173, failed in 2017.

SB 1540 Oregon

Funding for Oregon’s Firearm Instant Check System

Appropriates to the Department of State Police, for the biennium ending June 30, 2023, out of the General Fund, the amount of $2,600,000, for the purpose of funding the Firearms Instant Check System unit of the department.

ATF 2021R-05 National

Stop Ghost Guns

The ATF has proposed a change in rules to stop the sale of ghost guns. Those changes are:

-Businesses that make ghost gun parts and businesses that sell those parts or gun kits would need to be licensed under federal law as gun dealers.
-The main parts of the gun kits must have serial numbers.
-People who buy gun kits or the gun parts must pass a background check before buying the kit or part.

S 611 National

VOCA Fix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act of 2021

The VOCA Fix Act passed the Senate unanimously! The Toomey amendment failed 60-40, and the VOCA fix is on its way to President Biden's desk for a signature.

Thank you so much to everyone for their help with this critical legislation! According to Rachel Graber of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, disbursement will probably take a year because the vote was very close to the end of the fiscal year and money hasn't had a chance to accrue to the VOCA Fund. In the long term, however, this fix is expected to stabilize the Fund and prevent future catastrophic cuts.

Both Oregon Senators Wyden and Merkley voted to support this bill. Thank you, Senators!

Deposits into the Crime Victims Fund have dropped dramatically in the last several years, leading to a substantial cut to the Victims Of Crime Act (VOCA) victim assistance grants. Victims services organizations are facing budget cuts, staff layoffs, and even program closures while demand for victim services is growing. It has been two-and-a-half months since the House overwhelmingly passed the VOCA Fix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act of 2021 to fix the problem. It is time for the Senate to bring the bill to the floor for a vote.

HR 1280 National

The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021

This bill addresses a wide range of policies and issues regarding policing practices and law enforcement accountability. It increases accountability for law enforcement misconduct, restricts the use of certain policing practices, enhances transparency and data collection, and establishes best practices and training requirements.

Oregon House cosponsors of HB 1280 were Cong. Bonamici, Blumenauer, and DeFazio. Cong. Schrader voted for the bill but was not a cosponsor.
Oregon Congressman Cliff Bentz voted against the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021.

Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are expected to support the bill.

HR 1446 National

Enhanced Background Checks (Expands Charleston Loophole From 3 to 10 Days)

This bill revises background check requirements applicable to proposed firearm transfers from a federal firearms licensee (e.g., a licensed gun dealer) to an unlicensed person.

Specifically, it increases the amount of time, from 3 business days to a minimum of 10 business days, that a federal firearms licensee must wait to receive a completed background check prior to transferring a firearm to an unlicensed person. (This type of transaction is often referred to as a default proceed transaction.)

If a submitted background check remains incomplete after 10 business days, then the prospective purchaser may submit a petition for a final firearms eligibility determination. If an additional 10 days elapse without a final determination, then the federal firearms licensee may transfer the firearm to the prospective purchaser.

HR 1808 National

Regulating Assault Weapons (House)

To regulate assault weapons, to ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited, and for other purposes.

S 736 National

Regulating Assault Weapons (Senate)

A bill to regulate assault weapons, to ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited, and for other purposes.

HR 8 National

Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021 (National)

This bill establishes new background check requirements for firearm transfers between private parties (i.e., unlicensed individuals).

Specifically, it prohibits a firearm transfer between private parties unless a licensed gun dealer, manufacturer, or importer first takes possession of the firearm to conduct a background check.

The prohibition does not apply to certain firearm transfers, such as a gift between spouses in good faith.

HB 3005 Oregon

Repeal firearm pre-emption law, House Version

The public hearing and work session for this bill have been cancelled.

Repeals statute creating state preemption of local firearm regulation and statutes creating exceptions to preemption.

SB 503 Oregon

Firearm Reciprocity

Provides person with privileges and legal defenses available to person with Oregon concealed handgun license if person is licensed to carry concealed handgun in another state that recognizes Oregon concealed handgun licenses.

HB 2872 Oregon

Creates tax credits for background check fees and associated travel

Creates credit against personal income tax for cost of criminal history record check required by state law for transfer of firearm. Creates subtraction from taxable income for mileage for travel associated with criminal history record check.

HB 2543 Oregon

Close the Charleston Loophole

A work session in the House Judiciary Committee on March 30, 2021 sent this bill to the House Rules Committee.

Firearm background checks should be completed and approved before the sale or transfer of a firearm. The Charleston Loophole, however, allows sales or transfers to be completed without a background check. HB 2543 will require gun sellers to respect existing laws, including longstanding laws prohibiting felons, abusers, fugitives from justice and other prohibited purchasers from buying guns.

HB 2510 Oregon

Yuille Forsyth Storage Act of 2021

The contents of HB 2510 have been added to SB 554B. The bill was passed by the Senate and was signed by Gov. Brown on June 1, 2021.

Ceasefire Oregon supported HB 2510 and recommended three additional amendments: an anti-trafficking amendment; an amendment to encourage a gun owner provide the serial number of a lost or stolen firearm; and an amendment to require Oregon State Police to provide a report on the theft or loss of privately held firearms in Oregon, a report indicating the method of storage of firearms used in all unintentional shootings, and a report of shootings involving minors.

The board of Ceasefire Oregon supports HB 2510 with or without these amendments.

SB 604 Oregon

Permit and Training Required to Purchase a Firearm

Requires person to obtain permit before purchasing or otherwise receiving firearm under circumstances requiring criminal background check. Specifies qualifications for permit and procedures for applying for and issuing permit.

SB 585 Oregon

Repeal firearm pre-emption law, Senate Version

Repeals statute creating state preemption of local firearm regulation and statutes creating exceptions to preemption.

SB 554B Oregon

Schools, Portland airport, public buildings allowed to prohibit loaded, hidden guns; requires guns to be secured

June 1, 2021: SB 554B was signed by Gov. Brown.

May 5, 2021: SB 554B was passed in the Senate and now heads to Gov. Brown's desk for her signature.

The Oregon Senate passed SB 554A but significant changes were made by including HB 2510, the gun storage bill. The bill, now called SB 554B, passed the House on April 29 and will return to the Senate for a third reading (possible vote) on May 5, 2021.

The bill authorizes city, county, metropolitan service district, port operating commercial airport, school district, college or university to adopt ordinance or policy limiting or precluding affirmative defense for possession of firearms in public buildings by concealed handgun licensees. The bill also requires firearms to be kept under close physical control or locked. The bill requires reporting of lost or stolen firearms.

SB 502 Oregon

Exemption from private firearms background check for participants in Address Confidentiality Program

Exempts transferee who is certified participant in Address Confidentiality Program from private firearm transfer criminal background check requirement.

SB 396 Oregon

Ban Undetectable and/or Untraceable Firearms

The public hearing is cancelled and the bill is dead. SB 396 is the second time in three years that Oregon has killed a bill that would ban undetectable and/or untraceable guns.

Three dimensional printing (also called additive manufacturing) allows criminals and terrorists to make firearms that do not have a serial number, thereby rendering a firearm untraceable to law enforcement. The process also allows criminals and terrorists to make firearms without mechanism (called a security exemplar), thereby rendering a firearm undetectable by metal detectors.

S 3985 National

JUSTICE Act

Although the bill description is, "To improve and reform policing practices, accountability and transparency," S 3985 lacks the necessary changes to address the policing crisis. (LCCHR)

HR 7120 National

George Floyd Justice in Policing Act

Congress must pass meaningful police reform legislation to protect Black and Brown communities from over policing, police brutality, misconduct, and harassment.

Rule Change National

Bernhardt Plan to Increase Hunting on National Wildlife Refuges

Interior Secretary David Bernhardt is continuing the Trump administration’s efforts to expand hunting on more than 2.3 million acres of public recreation land throughout the country by proposing to expand hunting on National Wildlife Refuges.

HB 4005 Oregon

Gun Storage, Reporting Lost and Stolen Guns

Ceasefire Oregon is neutral on HB 4005. We are encouraged that the legislature wishes to address the issue of unsecured guns and we recommend additional measures that research shows to be effective at increasing rates of gun storage, reducing gunshot death and injury, and addressing gun trafficking. Scroll to the bottom of this page for related studies.

Please contact your legislator and ask that HB 4005 be amended to include provisions that will make this bill a strong, effective law that will reduce gun violence.

SB 1538 Oregon

Local Governments and School Districts Can Ban Concealed Weapons on Premises

Cities, counties, metropolitan service districts, school districts, colleges, and universities can prohibit concealed handgun license holders from carrying loaded, hidden guns in public buildings, including buildings owned by the state.

HB 4036 Oregon

PDX Can Prohibit Concealed, Loaded Guns in Passenger Terminal

Portland International Airport (PDX) can prohibit people with concealed handgun licenses from carrying loaded, hidden guns into the passenger terminal. Passengers' firearms must be unloaded and in a locked, hard-sided container for the purpose of transporting the gun as checked baggage in accordance with federal law.

This complex bill now has 21 amendments, the most recent (-20 and -21) were submitted February 25.

SB 1546 Oregon

Notice to Defendant When Conviction Would Result in Firearm Prohibition

Specifies procedures for providing notice to defendant in charging instrument and at arraignment when conviction would result in firearm prohibition.

HR 1705 National

Senate Background Checks for Ammunition Sales – Jaime’s Law

To prevent the purchase of ammunition by prohibited purchasers. The bill is named for Jaime Guttenberg who was fatally shot during the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre.

S 1924 National

House Background Checks for Ammunition Sales – Jaime’s Law

To prevent the purchase of ammunition by prohibited purchasers. The bill is named for Jaime Guttenberg who was fatally shot during the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre.

S 66 National

Assault Weapons Ban of 2019 (Senate)

S 66 creates a crime of knowingly importing, selling, manufacturing, transferring, or possessing a semiautomatic assault weapon (SAW) or large capacity ammunition feeding device (LCAFD).

People who owned covered firearms and LCAFDs be allowed to have these products "grandfathered" and can keep the items but must securely store the LCAFDs and firearms. Grandfathered LCAFDs and firearms may not be sold or transferred (exceptions exist).

The prohibition does not apply to a firearm that is (1) manually operated by bolt, pump, lever, or slide action; (2) permanently inoperable; (3) an antique; or (4) a rifle or shotgun specifically identified by make and model.

The bill also exempts for certain law enforcement work, authorized tests or experiments, retired law enforcement officers, and work related to securing nuclear materials.

Newly manufactured LCAFDs must display serial number identification. Newly manufactured SAWs and LCAFDs must display the date of manufacture.

The bill requires law enforcement agencies to be notified when a prohibited person attempts to purchase a grandfathered SAW.

It also allows a state or local government to use Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program funds to compensate individuals who surrender a SAW or LCAFD under a buy-back program.

HR 1296 National

Assault Weapons Ban of 2019 (House)

HR 1296 creates a crime of knowingly importing, selling, manufacturing, transferring, or possessing a semiautomatic assault weapon (SAW) or large capacity ammunition feeding device (LCAFD).

People who owned covered firearms and LCAFDs be allowed to have these products "grandfathered" and can keep the items but must securely store the LCAFDs and firearms. Grandfathered LCAFDs and firearms may not be sold or transferred (exceptions exist).

The prohibition does not apply to a firearm that is (1) manually operated by bolt, pump, lever, or slide action; (2) permanently inoperable; (3) an antique; or (4) a rifle or shotgun specifically identified by make and model.

The bill also exempts for certain law enforcement work, authorized tests or experiments, retired law enforcement officers, and work related to securing nuclear materials.

Newly manufactured LCAFDs must display serial number identification. Newly manufactured SAWs and LCAFDs must display the date of manufacture.

The bill requires law enforcement agencies to be notified when a prohibited person attempts to purchase a grandfathered SAW.

It also allows a state or local government to use Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program funds to compensate individuals who surrender a SAW or LCAFD under a buy-back program.

HR 1236 National

National Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2019

H.R.1236 would make grants available to state governments that have enacted extreme risk laws to help provide critical funding for implementation, allowing the law to be enforced at its highest potential. This bill provides minimum standards that state-level extreme risk laws must meet in order to be eligible for grant funding while providing enough flexibility for states that do not mirror or that may exceed those standards to remain eligible -- allowing the largest number of states to be eligible for funding.

H.R. 1236 would also empower federal courts to issue Extreme Risk orders. The legislation establishes clear legal standards for when a federal order could be issued including strong due process protections, and it would give family members and law enforcement in all fifty states a path to take action when they observe someone in crisis. (Source: Everytown)



S 506 is the Senate companion bill.

HR 3234 National

Keeping Gun Dealers Honest Act of 2019 – House Bill

A bill to ensure greater accountability by licensed firearms dealers.

S 1795 National

Keeping Gun Dealers Honest Act of 2019 – Senate

A bill to ensure greater accountability by licensed firearms dealers.

HB 2013 Oregon

Close ERPO loophole, Remove Guns from Domestic Violence Abusers

HB 2013 passed the Oregon House and Senate and is now waiting for Governor Brown's signature.

HB 2013 bill closes a dangerous loophole in the Extreme Risk Protection Order law and provides tools and confirmation procedures for police to remove firearms from people convicted of domestic violence.

SB 576 Oregon

Kaylee’s Law: Higher Standards and Increased Accountability for Oregon College Security Services

Provides professional standards for community college and university security teams. Ensures that individuals can only be arrested or detained under appropriate circumstances and are not subject to "stop and frisk" actions other than by actual police officers. Provides guidance on outward appearance of non-police uniforms and vehicles from those of certified law enforcement agencies so individuals can know if they are dealing with actual police officers.

HB 3329 Oregon

Allows gun dealers to not sell firearms to persons under 21 years of age

Allows gun dealer or person transferring firearms, firearm accessories, firearm components, ammunition or ammunition components for purchase at gun show, or business engaged in repairing or servicing firearms to establish minimum age of 21 years for such purchases, repairs or services.

HB 3265 Oregon

Limit high-capacity magazines to ten rounds

Prohibits manufacture, purchase, transfer and sale of firearm magazines that hold more than ten rounds.

SB 979 Oregon

State Police to conduct study on prosecution of crime of unlawfully purchasing a firearm

Directs Department of State Police to conduct study on prosecution of crime of unlawfully purchasing a firearm and present report on findings to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to judiciary on or before September 15, 2020.
Sunsets January 2, 2021.

SB 978 Oregon

Omnibus Gun Violence Prevention Bill 2019

SB 978 along with a vaccine bill were traded away by Governor Kate Brown to appease Senate Republicans when they ran away from their jobs. The Republican walkout deprived the Oregon Senate of a quorum and therefore the ability to pass bills. After the bills were killed, the Republican senators returned, promising to behave. They did not. They ran away again in 2019 and again in 2020.

Here's what was traded away in return for ???:
SB 978 stops hate groups and terrorists from printing guns that are undetectable and untraceable.

SB 978 gives public schools and major airports the right to make security decisions about prohibiting loaded, hidden guns in classrooms and terminals.

SB 978 stops the pipeline of unsecured guns to criminals by requiring gun owners to secure their firearms when not in use.

SB 978-5 is an omnibus bill that will regulate undetectable, untraceable, and downloadable guns (often referred to as "ghost guns"); hold strictly liable gun owners who do not secure firearms; require reporting of lost or stolen guns to crack down on gun traffickers; and allow cities, counties, school districts, airports, and other public buildings to not permit concealed handgun license holders to carry firearms into those buildings or areas.

SB 925 Oregon

Allows regulation of locations permitting concealed handgun license holders to carry hidden guns

City, county, metropolitan service districts, ports, school districts, colleges, or universities are authorized to regulate or prohibit possession of firearms in public buildings by concealed handgun license holders.

Ceasefire Oregon hopes this means no more civilians carrying loaded AR 15s will be allowed in the Oregon Capitol Building.

HB 3223 Oregon

Regulating military-style firearms

Prohibits manufacture, transfer, or sale of military-style assault weapons with exceptions. Civilians who legally own described firearms must register the firearm within one year of the effective date of the law or dispose or permanently disable the firearm.

HB 3151 Oregon

State Police to Conduct Study, Report Findings of Attempted Unlawful Gun Transfers

Directs Department of State Police to conduct study on reporting of attempted unlawful firearm transfers and present report on findings to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to judiciary on or before September 15, 2020.

HB 3149 Oregon

Firearm Dealers May Set Policy to Not Sell Firearms to People Under 21

Gun dealers at gun shows or gun shows are permitted to establish a minimum age of at least 21 years of age for firearm sales or transfers.

HB 3054 Oregon

Relating to discharge of a firearm; more protections for shooting ranges

HB 3054 provides legal protection to shooters who discharge a firearm within 500 feet of their homes or at shooting ranges as long as people and property nearby are not endangered.

Big problem: shooting in the direction of people does actually endanger them.

SB 817 Oregon

Child Access Prevention

This Child Access Prevention (CAP) bill holds gun owners responsible when a minor (under age 17) accesses an unsecured gun when the gun owner knows or reasonably should know that a minor could access the firearm. The bill includes a requirement for public education.

HB 2950 Oregon

Allows subtraction from federal taxable income for purchase of qualifying gun safe

Allows subtraction from federal taxable income for purchase of qualifying gun safe.

SB 801 Oregon

Oregon Public School First Graders Learn Gun Safety. Gun Purchasers Do Not.

Scheduled for a hearing in the Senate Committee on Education on March 27.

Authorizes public schools to provide firearm safety and accident prevention class to all students in first grade.

SB 781 Oregon

Shooting ranges and “stray” bullets: All rights, very few responsibilities.

Allows injured person to bring civil action against city or county that fails to regulate discharge of firearms on private property after having notice of dangerous condition.
Removes prohibition on local government regulation relating to certain areas designed and built for purpose of target shooting.

HB 2929 Oregon

Ban Bump Stocks

Creates offense of unlawful use of a bump-fire stock and offense of unlawful transfer of bump fire stock.

HB 2625 Oregon

Study Regarding Missing Native American Women in Oregon

Directs Department of State Police to study how to increase criminal justice resources relating to missing Native American women in Oregon and report to appropriate committee or interim committee of Legislative Assembly no later than September 15, 2020.

HR 8 National

Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019

The purpose of this Act is to utilize the current background checks process in the United States to ensure individuals prohibited from gun possession are not able to obtain firearms.

232 cosponsors (227 D, 5 R)
Oregon cosponsors are Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, Congressmen Blumenauer, DeFazio, and Schrader but not Congressman Walden.

HB 2705 Oregon

Voluntary “Do Not Sell List” for Firearms

Directs Department of State Police to establish voluntary firearm Do Not Sell List using secure Internet website.

SB 646 Oregon

Expanding Exemptions for Firearm Background Checks

A person is exempt from firearm background checks if the person is a participant in the Address Confidentiality Program.

HB 2648 Oregon

Community College Boards Can Establish Campus Police Department, Commission Police

Permits board of community college to determine whether to establish campus police department and commission police officers.

HB 2291 Oregon

Tax Credit for Gun Safes

Establishes tax credit against personal income taxes for purchase of qualifying gun safes or locking mechanisms.

HB 2479 Oregon

Increase Fees For Concealed Handgun Licenses

Increases fees payable to county sheriff for issuance, renewal or duplication of concealed handgun license.

HB 2298 Oregon

The Gun Lobby’s Annual Concealed Handgun License Reciprocity Bill – House Version

Reciprocity allows anyone with a concealed handgun license (CHL) in one state to carry in another state. Oregon's CHL requirements are so lax that not even Texas will accept Oregon's CHLs.

SB 323 Oregon

The Gun Lobby’s Annual Concealed Handgun License Reciprocity Bill – Senate Version

Reciprocity allows anyone with a concealed handgun license (CHL) in one state to carry in another state. Oregon's CHL requirements are so lax that not even Texas will accept Oregon's CHLs.

SB 322 Oregon

Sheriff Shopping for Concealed Handgun Licenses

Concealed handgun license (CHL) requirements vary among Oregon counties. If a CHL applicant cannot or will not meet the higher standards in one county, the applicant can "shop" for a sheriff with more lax CHL requirements.

HB 2546 Oregon

Tax Breaks for Firearm Background Checks

Creates a tax credit for the cost of background checks for firearm sales and allows the travel mileage associated with the background check to be tax deductible.

HB 2505 Oregon

Yuille Forsyth Safe Firearm Storage Act

Requires owner or possessor of firearm to secure firearm with trigger or cable lock or in locked container except in specified circumstances.

HB 2287 Oregon

Teaching “Gun Safety” in 6th Grade: AKA The Gun Lobby’s Jobs Bill

Authorizes school district to allow firearm safety instruction to eleven-year-old students on school property.

HB 2251 Oregon

Governor Kate Brown’s Omnibus Bill

Prohibits transfer of handgun or assault rifle (defined) to someone under 21 years of age.

Expands Charleston Loophole from 3 days to 30 days before firearm may be transferred without a background check.

Person subject to a protective order (like an ERPO) who fails to attend hearing will be prohibited from possessing firearms.

Requires courts to order firearms to be relinquished for people convicted of certain domestic violence offenses.

Requires hospitals to provide data about patients with firearm injuries to the Oregon Health Authority.

Child Access Prevention Law: Creates crime of endangering a minor by allowing access to a firearm.

SB 501 Oregon

The Students’ Bill

The Oregon Democrats have not supported this bill and it was left to die in committee. This omnibus bill was submitted by Oregon's Students for Change, a group of high-school and college students who understand the changes we must make to reduce gun violence. SB 501 was one of the most exciting and effective gun violence prevention bills Ceasefire Oregon has seen.

SB 481 Oregon

Notification of Return of Firearms After Surrender to Law Enforcement

Requires law enforcement agency that takes custody of firearms under firearms surrender protocol to establish procedures to notify certain individuals of law enforcement agency’s anticipated return of firearm.

SB 342 Oregon

Lawfully Seized Firearms Transferred to Department of State Lands For Disposition to Help Unhoused Oregonians

Requires agency, board, commission or other instrumentality of state that lawfully seizes firearm to transfer firearm to Department of State Lands for disposition as unclaimed property. 

SB 275 Oregon

Safe Storage, Child Access Prevention, Reporting Lost and Stolen Act

Requires owner or possessor of firearm to secure firearm with trigger or cable lock or in locked container except in specified circumstances.

SB 87 Oregon

Increase Age of Firearm Purchase to 21

Allows gun dealer or person transferring firearm, ammunition or firearm component at gun show to establish minimum age for purchase of firearms, ammunition or firearm components, provided that minimum age is at least 21 years.

SB 5 Oregon

Shooting Ranges and Shooters Strictly Liable for Shooting Injuries Outside of Boundaries of Gun Range

Makes shooting range and person discharging firearm at shooting range strictly liable for injuries resulting from bullets that stray outside boundaries of shooting range.
Allows injured person to bring civil action against city or county that fails to regulate shooting range after having notice of dangerous condition. Removes prohibition on local government regulation relating to shooting ranges.

IP 8 Oregon

Common Firearms Act AKA Common Mass Shootings Act

The Oregon gun lobby wants to take away YOUR voice to demand laws to reduce gun violence, and they want to take away Oregon legislator's right to do so as well.

IP 8 would put an end to firearm safety legislation in Oregon including bills passed by our Oregon legislators and initiative petitions. In addition, the gun lobby wants to be sure that weapons of war like AR15s and AK 47s are readily available for the mass shootings that are now common place in America.

S 3304 National

3D Printed Gun Safety Act of 2018

To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the publication of 3D printer plans for the printing of firearms, and for other purposes.

HR 2591 National

NRA’s “Money for Nothing and Ads For Free” Bill aka Modernizing the Pittman-Robertson Fund

This bill is "The NRA's Money For Nothing & Ads For Free" bill.

The first section of the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 669) is amended by adding at the end the following: “One of the purposes of this Act is to provide financial and technical assistance to the States for the promotion of hunting and recreational shooting.”.

HR 2598 National

Gun Violence Restraining Order Act of 2017

HR 2598 is similar to Oregon's Extreme Risk Protection Order. This bill would allow family members or law enforcement to temporarily remove firearms from a person who may pose significant risk to self or others.

HR 6649 National

3D Printed Gun Safety Act of 2018

To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the publication of 3D printer plans for the printing of firearms, and for other purposes.

On June 7, 2013, an assailant used a gun he had constructed by himself to kill his father, brother, and 3 other people at Santa Monica College in California. The person had failed a background check when he tried to purchase a gun from a licensed gun dealer. The gun he used was made from an unfinished AR–15-style receiver, similar to a receiver that can now be made with a 3D printer.

HR 1278 National

Ghost Guns Are Guns Act

This bill amends the federal criminal code to broaden the definition of "firearm" to include any combination of parts designed and intended to be used to convert a device into a firearm and from which a firearm may be readily assembled.

HR 2345 National

National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act of 2018

On July 16, 2020, the Federal Communication Commission voted to finalize 988 as the three-digit number Americans can dial and be directed to the 24/7 national hotline. Phone service providers will begin the transition process to implement the 988 number nationwide by July 16, 2022.

This bill became Public Law No: 115-233 on August 14, 2018.

This law requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to coordinate with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and to consult with the Department of Veterans Affairs to examine: (1) the feasibility of designating a three-digit dialing code for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system; and (2) the effectiveness of the current National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-TALK), including how well it addresses the needs of veterans.

On July 23, 2018, Section 4 was added to the bill. The section states, "No additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act. This Act shall be carried out using amounts otherwise authorized."

S 3211 National

Keeping Gun Dealers Honest Act

The Keeping Gun Dealers Honest Act would authorize increased inspections of gun dealers to ensure compliance standards are met, increasing penalties for serious offenses, and strengthening the Department of Justice’s authority and discretion in enforcing gun laws.

HR 6075 is a companion bill.

HR 6075 National

Keeping Gun Dealers Honest Act

The Keeping Gun Dealers Honest Act would authorize increased inspections of gun dealers to ensure compliance standards are met, increasing penalties for serious offenses, and strengthening the Department of Justice’s authority and discretion in enforcing gun laws.

S. 3211 is a companion bill.

Firearm Export National

Federal Firearm Export Rule Change

Under the export rules change, American-made guns, including semi-automatics like AR-15s, could easily find their way into the hands of criminals and terrorists overseas.


The change was official on January 24, 2020.


Here are the specifics about what the proposed export rules change would do:


-Eliminate Congressional oversight for important gun export deals.
-Transfer the cost of processing licenses from gun manufacturers to taxpayers.
-Enable unchecked gun production in the U.S. and exports abroad by removing the block on 3D printing of firearms.
-Reduce transparency and reporting on gun exports.
-Transfer gun export licensing from an agency with a mission to promote stability, human rights, and reduce conflict to an agency with a mission to promote trade and which lacks the resources to adequately enforce export controls.

IP 43 Oregon

The Campaign to Stop the Sale and Transfer of Assault Rifles

The IP 43 campaign, Lift Every Voice Oregon, will refile for the 2020 ballot and will also work to pass a ban on assault rifles and high-capacity magazines in the 2019 legislative session.

Rather than allow Oregonians to determine their own fate, the National Rifle Association has put gun profits over the lives and the will of Oregonians. They know that Oregonians overwhelmingly support a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.

HR 5087 National

Assault Weapons Ban of 2018 (Cicilline’s bill)

HR 5087 would prohibit the sale, transfer, production, and importation of semi-automatic rifles and pistols that have a magazine or can accept a magazine that can hold more than 10 bullets, and any ammunition-feeding device that can hold more than 10 bullets. It also covers certain weapons listed by name.

SJM 202 Oregon

Urges Congress to enact legislation to define and regulate rapid fire enhancing accessories

Urges Congress to enact legislation to define and regulate rapid fire enhancing accessories in same manner as fully automatic weapons, and to define and regulate partially completed firearms components and kits and firearms that are assembled from them.

SJM 201 Oregon

Urging Congress to regulate assault rifles and bump stocks similar to machine guns.

Ceasefire Oregon supports SJM 201 and encourages the Oregon legislators to take action in Oregon to ban assault rifles and high-capacity magazines.

HB 4145 Oregon

Gov. Brown’s 2018 Gun Violence Prevention Bill

HB 4145, Governor Kate Brown's Gun Violence Prevention bill passed the House and Senate and was signed into law on March 5.

HB 4145 will prohibit convicted stalkers (not just suspected, but convicted) from purchasing or possessing firearms. In addition, the bill will expand the definition of "intimate partner" in connection to domestic violence and mandate that law enforcement agencies report conviction to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS).

HR 4477 National

Fix NICS Act of 2017 with bump stocks study

Although Ceasefire Oregon supported the original Fix NICS Act of 2017 (HR 4434), we cannot support combining Fix NICS with a bill as dangerous to law enforcement and all Americans as HR 38, Federally Mandated Concealed Carry Act.

S 2044 National

Lori Jackson Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act

To protect more victims of domestic violence by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms, and for other purposes.

HR 4186 National

Lori Jackson Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act

To protect more victims of domestic violence by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms, and for other purposes.

HR 3464 National

Background Check Completion Act of 2017

To prohibit firearms dealers from selling a firearm prior to the completion of a background check.

HR 4434 National

Fix NICS Act of 2017

Identical language to this bill was added to the 2018 Omnibus bill which passed on March 22, 2108. It is now law.

This bipartisan gun violence prevention bill is intended to improve the efficacy of the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). Currently, NICS is missing records that would prevent dangerous individuals from accessing firearms. Polls show the vast majority of Americans support legislation to improve NICS.

This bill is identical to S 2135.

HR 4433 National

Securing DHS Firearms Act of 2017

A directive to achieve adequate security over firearms and other sensitive assets across the Department of Homeland Security. This bill was introduced in response to a lawsuit filed by the family of Antonio Ramos of California who was shot to death in 2015 with a firearm stolen from an ICE agent.

S 2135 National

Fix NICS: Enforce current law regarding the National Instant Criminal Background Check System.

Language identical to this bill was added to the 2018 Omnibus bill which was passed on March 22, 2018. It is now law.

This bipartisan gun violence prevention bill is intended to improve the efficacy of the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). Currently, NICS is missing records that would prevent dangerous individuals from accessing firearms. Polls show the vast majority of Americans support legislation to improve NICS.

HR 4240 National

Thompson-King Fix NICS Bill (Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act of 2017)

To ensure that all individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, and provide a responsible and consistent background check process.

HR 4168 National

Close the Bump-Stock Loophole Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat in the same manner as a machine gun any bump fire stock, or any other devices designed to accelerate substantially the rate of fire of a semiautomatic weapon.

S 1185 National

Stop Illegal Trafficking in Firearms Act of 2017

A bill to increase public safety by punishing and deterring firearms trafficking.

HR 810 National

Hadiya Pendleton and Nyasia Pryear-Yard Stop Illegal Trafficking in Firearms Act of 2017

To increase public safety by punishing and deterring firearms trafficking.

S 2009 National

Background Checks for Every Gun Sale

A bill to require background checks for every firearm sale.

HR 4052 National

Keep Americans Safe Act

To prohibit the transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices, and for other purposes.

HR 1692 National

Countering Illegal Firearms Trafficking to Mexico Act

This bill amends the federal criminal code to make trafficking in firearms a stand-alone criminal offense.

S 1916 National

Automatic Gunfire Prevention Act

A bill to ban bump stocks and other devices.

S 1945 National

Keep Americans Safe Act

A bill to regulate large capacity ammunition feeding devices.

HR 3984 National

Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act (Repeals PLCCA, the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act)

To repeal the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, and provide for the discoverability and admissibility of gun trace information in civil proceedings.

HR 3987 National

Protecting Americans from Gun Violence Act of 2017

To reduce gun violence, fund gun violence research and victim assistance, and enhance the tracking of lost and stolen firearms, and for other purposes.

HR 4025 National

Multiple Firearm Sales Reporting Modernization Act of 2017

To amend title 18, United States Code, to expand to all firearms the requirement that Federal firearms licensees report sales of 2 or more handguns to the same unlicensed person within 5 consecutive business days.

HR 2670 National

Protecting Domestic Violence and Stalking Victims Act

To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect more victims of domestic violence by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms, and for other purposes.

S 1923 National

Background Check Completion Act of 2017

A bill to prohibit firearms dealers from selling a firearm prior to the completion of a background check.

HR 3947 National

Automatic Gunfire Prevention Act

The bill will make illegal the importation, sale, manufacture, transfer, possession products (accessories) that are designed to increase the rate of a semiautomatic firearm to that of a fully automatic firearm while not actually converting the semiautomatic firearm into a machine gun.

HR 4018 National

Three Day Waiting Period for Firearm Purchases

To provide for a 3-day waiting period before a person may receive a handgun, with exceptions.

HR 3999 National

Ban Bump Stocks

H.R. 3999: To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the manufacture, possession, or transfer of any part or combination of ... parts that is designed and functions to increase the rate of fire of a semiautomatic rifle but does not convert the semiautomatic rifle into a machinegun, and for other purposes.

HR 4064 National

To impose restrictions on the sale of binary explosives, and for other purposes.

Section 841 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

(u)Binary explosive means a substance that, when combined with another substance—
(1)results in explosive material; and
(2)has as its primary or common purpose to function by explosion through target practice using a firearm.

HR 3668 National

SHARE Act

This bill has been put on a back burner but could become active. Call your Oregon legislators NOW and tell them to vote NO on HR 3668, the "SHARE" Act.

Oregon Federal Legislators:

Senator Ron Wyden: (503) 326-7525
Senator Jeff Merkley: (503) 326-3386
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici: (503) 469-6010
Rep. Greg Walden: (541) 389-4408
Rep. Earl Blumenauer: (503) 231-2300
Rep. Peter DeFazio: (541) 465-6732
Rep. Kurt Schrader: (503) 557-1324

SHARE (Sportsmen’s Heritage And Recreational Enhancement Act) is a tribute to the amount of money the National Rifle Association gave to the Trump election campaign.

SHARE was scheduled for a hearing on October 3, 2017 but was put on hold until early 2018 because of the Las Vegas massacre on October 1, 2017.

HR 3458 National

Microstamping certain semiautomatic pistols (The MICRO Act)

H.R. 3458: To require certain semiautomatic pistols manufactured, imported, or sold by Federal firearms licensees to be capable of microstamping ammunition, and the prohibit the removal, obliteration, or alteration of the microstamped code or microstamping capability of a firearm.

HR 3139 National

King’s Bill to Deregulate Silencers (HPA)

To deregulate firearm suppressors, better known as silencers.

HR 3361 National

SECURE Firearm Storage Act

According to the ATF, more than 18,000 firearms were reported lost or stolen from FFLs in 2016 alone. This represents a more than 20% increase over the nearly 15,000 firearms reported lost or stolen in 2015.

HR 3361 proposes strong, effective laws to address the issue of firearm theft from federally licensed firearms dealers (called FFLs). This bill would require federally licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers to meet certain requirements with respect to securing their firearms inventory, business records, and business premises.

S 593 National

Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act

This bill amends the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to facilitate the construction and expansion of public target ranges by: (1) authorizing a state to pay up to 90% of the costs of acquiring land for, expanding, or constructing a public target range; (2) authorizing a state to elect to allocate 10% of a specified amount apportioned to it from the federal aid to wildlife restoration fund for those costs; (3) limiting the federal share of those costs under such Act to 90%; and (4) requiring amounts provided for those costs under such Act to remain available for expenditure and obligation for five fiscal years.

HR 2841 National

Disarm Hate Act

To prevent a person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime, or received an enhanced sentence for a misdemeanor because of hate or bias in its commission, from obtaining a firearm.

SB 1065 Oregon

Firearms Safety Package

This bill combines the previous bills, SB 797 and SB 764, into one bill.

HB 3460 Oregon

Firearm Safety and Suicide Prevention Information

Directs Oregon Health Authority to establish firearm safety and suicide prevention education program consisting of creation or approval of specified educational materials and provision of materials to gun dealers.

Provides that gun dealers may make educational materials available to firearm purchasers.

HR 1478 National

Gun Violence Research Act

To repeal the provision that in practice prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services from sponsoring research on gun violence in fiscal year 2017, and for other purposes.

SB 1026 Oregon

Child Access Prevention

Creates crime of endangering a minor by allowing access to a firearm. Requires gun dealer to post notice concerning obligation to prevent minors from accessing firearm without consent of minor’s parent or guardian.

SB 920 Oregon

Forced Mandated Concealed Carry (Reciprocity)

Provides person with privileges and legal defenses available to person with Oregon concealed handgun license if person is licensed to carry concealed handgun in another state that recognizes Oregon concealed handgun licenses.

HB 3306 Oregon

CHL holders with protection orders are exempt from Department of Administrative Services’ “Weapons in Workplace” Policy

This bill is no longer active.

Prohibits state agency from adopting administrative rule limiting or prohibiting possession of firearm by concealed handgun licensee who is respondent of or protected by active protective order.

HB 3287 Oregon

Repeals Department of Administrative Services’ “Weapons in the Workplace Policy” (Redux)

This bill is no longer active.

Prohibits state agency from adopting administrative rule or enacting or enforcing employment or personnel policy limiting or prohibiting possession of firearm by concealed handgun licensee.

HB 3281 Oregon

The “So…you think a car is a gun safe?” bill

This bill is no longer active.

The bill has been removed from the agenda for the hearing scheduled for April 17.

Authorizes state agency employee who is licensed to carry concealed handgun to store personal handgun and ammunition in locked container in vehicle while employee is at work and vehicle is parked in state agency parking lot.

HB 3271 Oregon

Repeals Department of Administrative Services’ “Weapons in the Workplace” Policy

This bill is no longer active.

Repeals established policy prohibiting firearms in state buildings.

HB 3108 Oregon

Expanded firearm privileges for parole and probation officers, whether they’re wanted or not

This bill is no longer active.

Requires employer of parole and probation officer to authorize officer to carry firearm if officer meets certain requirements.
Exempts parole and probation officer from prohibition on carrying firearm in public building.

HB 3107 Oregon

Special privileges for elected officials with CHLs to carry in a building housing a court facility

This bill is no longer active.

Authorizes elected official to possess firearm in building housing court facility if elected official performs official duties within building and is licensed to carry concealed handgun.

SB 923 Oregon

Permitting concealed carry for certain people without training or licensing

This bill is no longer active.

A person protected by a stalking protective order, a restraining order or any other court order prohibiting another person from contacting the person, may carry a concealed gun if that person has a pending application for a concealed handgun license or has a scheduled appointment to submit an application for a concealed handgun license.

SB 903 Oregon

Fingerprint Alternative, Electronic Background Checks, Authorizes Use of BATFE Form

This bill is no longer active.

Requires gun dealer to substitute alternative fingerprint for criminal background check if firearm purchaser is unable to provide thumbprint.

Authorizes Department of State Police to accept requests and provide results for firearm transfer criminal background checks electronically.

Authorizes department to accept transaction record form issued by federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives that includes thumbprint in lieu of firearms transaction thumbprint form

SB 902 Oregon

Altering firearm transfer register requirements

This bill is no longer active.

Authorizes local law enforcement authority to issue written waiver, within authority's jurisdiction, of requirement that person engaged in business of selling, leasing or otherwise transferring firearm provide duplicate sheet of register of transfer of used firearm to local law enforcement authority.

Requires person to retain copy of waiver. Authorizes local law enforcement authority to accept copy of firearms transaction record form in lieu of duplicate sheet of register.

S 446 National

Federally Mandated Concealed Carry

Concealed handgun license (CHL) holders who are non-residents of a state are granted the privilege of carrying a hidden, loaded gun in a state even if the person does not meet the other state's standards.

This bill endangers all of us just to save some paperwork and small fees for a few people.

House companion bill is HR 38.

SB 719 Oregon

Extreme Risk Protection Order (Was SB 868)

Signed by Governor Kate Brown at a special ceremony on September 18, 2017. The bill creates a process for obtaining extreme risk protection order that temporarily prohibits a person from possessing firearms when court finds that person presents imminent risk, or risk in foreseeable future, of suicide or causing injury to other persons.
Two other states, Illinois and Colorado

SB 862 Oregon

Law enforcement must notify respondent when firearms are returned to petitioner

This bill is no longer active.

Requires law enforcement agency that takes custody of firearms under firearms surrender protocol to establish procedures to notify certain individuals of law enforcement agency's anticipated return of firearm.

Chief Sponsors: Senator Gelser, Monnes Anderson
Regular Sponsors: Senator Manning Jr, Olsen, Roblan, Winters

SB 854 Oregon

Expanding exemptions for background checks

This bill is no longer active.

A person is exempt from firearm background checks if the person is a participant in the Address Confidentiality Program, or is protected by a stalking protection order, or a restraining order, or has an Oregon driver license bearing a "Continuous Traveler" residence address.

Chief Sponsors: Senator Olsen, Baertschiger Jr
Regular Sponsors: Senator Knopp, Linthicum, Thatcher

HB 2974 Oregon

Unnecessary exemptions from firearm background checks

This bill is no longer active.

Firearm background checks not required for a participant in the Address Confidentiality Program or if person has a driver license bearing a continuous traveler residence.

SB 855 Oregon

Carrying hidden loaded guns without a license in certain situations

This bill is no longer active.

Allows person without concealed handgun license to carry concealed firearm on person or in vehicle in certain circumstances if person can legally possess firearms under Oregon law.

HB 2973 Oregon

Repeal SB 941 Universal Background Checks

This bill is no longer active.

Repeals SB 941 that requires a person who is not a gun dealer obtain criminal background check prior to transferring firearm to another person who is not a gun dealer.

SB 804 Oregon

Allows temporary transfer of firearm without a background check for certain activities related to hunting, trapping, target shooting

This bill is no longer active.

Modifies definition of "transfer" for purposes of private firearm transfer criminal background check requirement.

Excludes from definition temporary provision of firearm for purposes of hunting, trapping or target shooting while transferee is preparing to engage in, or in process of completing, activities related to hunting, trapping or target shooting.

S.J.Res.14 National

Social Security Administration may NOT report mentally impaired beneficiaries to the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS)

S.J.Res.14 - A bill to repeal a rule enacted by the Obama Administration that requires the Social Security Administration to report mentally impaired beneficiaries who are incapable of managing their own financial affairs to the FBI's National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NIC) and prohibits them from purchasing firearms.

SB 797 Oregon

Firearm Safety Package of 2017: This bill is now SB 1065

Due to a procedural error, SB 797 has been renamed SB 1065 and is in the Senate Rules Committee.

HR 550 National

Checkpoint Safety Act of 2017

Require the deployment of law enforcement personnel at airport screening locations at very large airports, and for other purposes.

FRMA Oregon

SB 764: This bill is now SB 1065

FRMA (was SB 764): New amendments include required CHL applicants to fire at least 25 bullets before receiving a CHL. Ceasefire Oregon urges legislators to include marksmanship and conflict de-escalation training.

Directs Department of State Police to study reasons for certain denials of concealed handgun license applications and report results to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to judiciary on or before February 1, 2019.

Sunsets January 2, 2020.

SB 655 Oregon

Forced mandated concealed carry

Directs Department of State Police to create and maintain list of states in which requirements to obtain concealed handgun license or permit are substantially similar to requirements in Oregon.

Provides person licensed to carry concealed handgun in another state with protections provided to person with Oregon concealed handgun license if other state has requirements for obtaining license that are substantially similar to Oregon's requirements. Authorizes Superintendent of State Police to enter into agreement with concealed handgun license issuing authority of other state if agreement is necessary for license reciprocity.

SB 668 Oregon

Court shopping for CHL denials, revocations

Changes location in which person may petition circuit court for review of concealed handgun license denial, revocation or non-renewal from county of person’s residence to county in which license was denied or originally issued.

Court shopping is a disservice to the community and undermines the integrity of Oregon's court system.

SB 669 Oregon

No firearm background checks for CHL holders; removes OSP from background check process

SB 669 weakens Oregon's strong firearm background check law. People who have a concealed handgun license (CHL) would not be required to undergo a background check before purchasing a gun. Oregon CHLs are renewed every 4 years which means a prohibited purchaser could buy guns with no questions asked for 4 years. Oregon has more has 200,000 CHL holders.

Removing the Oregon State Police as the point of contact (POC) for firearm background checks endangers Oregonians by removing a layer of checks and data from the background check process.

From the bill:
Exempts certain transferors of firearms from requesting criminal background check if purchaser or recipient has concealed handgun license.
Requires county sheriff to request that Department of State Police perform criminal background check with National Instant Criminal Background Check System. Requires sheriff to obtain certain information from noncitizen applicants before issuing concealed handgun license.

SB 670 Oregon

Reduce CHL age requirement to 18 for service members

Reduces required age for concealed handgun license applicant to 18 years of age if applicant is service member.

The concept of this bill has been added to the FRMA bill (was SB 764, waiting for a new bill number from the Senate Rules Committee).

SB 675 Oregon

Concealed carry without license or training; expands background check loophole

Allows person to carry concealed firearm on person or in vehicle if person can legally possess firearms under Oregon law and meets certain criteria.

Exempts certain transferees from private firearm transfer criminal background check requirement including people protected by stalking orders.

SB 679 Oregon

School districts are prohibited from establishing policies regulating, restricting, or prohibiting firearms.

Prohibits governmental agency or school district from establishing policy regulating, restricting or prohibiting firearms. Provides that policy contrary to prohibition is void.

SB 681 Oregon

Relaxes laws relating to possession of firearms, including organized militia

Exempts federal and state military personnel from laws establishing crime of unlawful possession of firearm when engaged in official functions on military property.

Authorizes Governor or Adjutant General to issue regulations regarding use and possession of firearms on military property.

HB 2840 Oregon

Tax credits for firearm background check fees and associated travel

Creates credit against personal income tax for cost of criminal history record check required by state law for transfer of firearm.
Creates subtraction from taxable income for mileage for travel associated with criminal history record check. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2017, and before January 1, 2027. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

HB 2840 could set an interesting precedent for tax credits. Will Oregonians receive credits for Vehicle Emissions Tests at DEQ? For travel to and from the DEQ?

HJR 13 Oregon

Proposing amendment to Oregon Constitution relating to firearms.

Hearing scheduled for April 17, 1 PM, Hearing Room 50.

Ceasefire Oregon opposes this bill because it does not provide necessary constitutional protections to people.

The amendment proposed by this resolution shall be submitted to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election held throughout this state.

The -1 amendment to this bill changes the wording to: "A law authorizing a police officer to, after stopping a person in a manner authorized by this Constitution and the laws of this state, ask the person if the person is in possession of a firearm is not a law violating the right of the people against unreasonable search or seizure as described in subsection (1) of this section."

HR 34 National

Guns in K-12 Schools

This bill amends the federal criminal code to repeal provisions that prohibit the possession or discharge of a firearm in a school zone.

SB 495 Oregon

Counties can regulate used firearms purchased by pawnshops and secondhand stores

Authorizes county to regulate purchase of used firearms by pawnshops and secondhand stores.

SB 554 Oregon

Increased penalties for use or threatened use of firearm

Increases penalties for felonies having as element defendant’s use or threatened use of firearm in commission of a crime.

SB 553 Oregon

Removes OSP as Point of Contact (POC) for Firearm Background Checks

-Removes Oregon State Police as designated state point of contact for purposes of National Instant Criminal Background Check System.
-Requires gun dealer to obtain authorization to transfer firearm directly from system.
-A similar bill (HB 2791), introduced by Representative Thatcher, failed in the 2011 legislative session.

SB 552 Oregon

Forced Mandated Concealed Carry (Reciprocity)

Provides person licensed to carry concealed handgun in another state with protection provided to person with Oregon concealed handgun license.

SB 548 Oregon

Sheriff Shopping Bill

Authorizes sheriff of county to issue concealed handgun license to any qualified person who is a resident of Oregon.

SB 546 Oregon

Participants in Address Confidentiality Program exempt from firearm background checks

Exempts transferee who is certified participant in Address Confidentiality Program from private firearm transfer criminal background check requirement.

SB 469 Oregon

Fingerprint alternative

Requires gun dealer to substitute alternative fingerprint for criminal background check if firearm purchaser is unable to provide thumbprint.

The concept of this bill has been added to FRMA (was SB 764, awaiting a new bill number in Senate Rules Committee).

SB 775 Oregon

No gun background checks for concealed handgun license holders.

Exempts concealed handgun licensees from private firearm transfer criminal background check requirement.

SB 667 Oregon

No background check for sale, transfer of antique firearm

Defines term "antique firearm." Provides that unlicensed person transferring antique firearm to another unlicensed person is not required to request criminal background check.

HB 2808 Oregon

State police to study reasons for concealed handgun license denials

Directs Department of State Police to study reasons for certain denials of concealed handgun license applications and report results to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to judiciary on or before February 1, 2019.
Sunsets January 2, 2020.

HR 358 National

Interstate Transportation of Firearms or Ammunition

Relaxes laws regarding transportation of firearms. Changes burden of proof to prosecution.

S 72 National

Counterterror Alert Act

A bill to require that certain information relating to terrorism investigations be included in the NICS database, and for other purposes.

HR 57 National

Accidental Firearms Transfers Reporting Act

This bill requires the FBI to submit a report to Congress about the outcome of completed gun sales made possible by the Charleston Loophole.

HR 62 National

Gun Violence Reduction Resources Act

To provide for the hiring of 200 additional Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives agents and investigators to enforce gun laws.

HR 509 National

Abolish the ATF

To abolish the ATF and transfer its functions to the FBI and Drug Enforcement Administration.

HR 38 National

Federally Mandated Concealed Carry

The House, including Congressmen Schrader and Walden, voted December 6, 2017 to pass HR 38, Concealed Carry. This bill will endanger law enforcement, private citizens, and allow people who have been convicted of violent misdemeanors carry hidden, concealed guns in all states.

Bills have been introduced in both the House and Senate (H.R. 38; S.B. 446) that would mandate “concealed carry reciprocity.” This means that each state would be required to honor a concealed carry permit issued by another state.

Currently, each state has its own rules about which carry permits, if any, from other states it will honor. But under concealed carry reciprocity, for example, Maryland – a state with broad discretion in granting permits – would be required to honor a permit granted by the state of Utah – a state which grants permits without discretion, even to out of state residents.

Maryland would then have to allow the Utah permit holder to carry a concealed firearm everywhere within Maryland that a local permit holder may carry.

In addition, 12 states are permitless carry states. That means untrained residents from those states who may legally possess firearms in their state could legally carry concealed firearms – without obtaining a permit – even in the other 38 states that normally require permits.

Oregon law does not require a concealed carry applicant to even touch a gun before obtaining a permit to carry a loaded, hidden gun. While some counties require hands-on training, Oregon law does not.

Over 200,000 Oregonians currently hold concealed handgun licenses and are permitted to carry loaded, hidden guns into sensitive places including public schools, graded K through 12.

Reciprocity is similar to allowing people who have never even been in a car to have drivers licenses and forcing other states to honor those licenses. Oregon state law does not require an applicant for a concealed handgun license (CHL) to even touch a gun to obtain a CHL. (Some Oregon counties do require CHL applicants to shoot a firearm before granting a CHL but Oregon state law does not.)

HR 38 does not require high standards for carrying concealed guns. We are all at higher risk of gunshot injury when untrained people carry guns.

SB 549 Oregon

Expanding CHL privileges to retired parole and probation officers.

-This bill would confer concealed handgun license privileges to parole and probation officers.
-Currently, honorably retired police officers are conferred CHL privileges.
-Parole and probation officers must apply for a CHL just as other citizens do.

SB 66 Oregon

Passed! Psychiatric Security Review Board: Persons prohibited from possessing or purchasing guns

Requires court to notify person found guilty except for insanity of sex crime of obligation to report as sex offender.

Requires court to notify person found to be person with mental illness when state or federal law prohibits person from purchasing or possessing firearm unless person obtains relief from prohibition.

Requires court to notify person determined to lack fitness to proceed that federal law prohibits person from purchasing or possessing firearm unless person obtains relief from prohibition.

HB 2617 Oregon

Expands CHL from 4 to 5 years, expands disqualifications

Ceasefire Oregon opposes expanding the length of time that concealed handgun license (CHL) is valid (from 4 to 5 years). Increasing the amount of time for another verification of eligibility by 1 year (25%) does not protect Oregonians.

Modifies requirements for and disqualifications from obtaining concealed handgun license.
-Expands disqualifications for a concealed handgun license to convictions in another state.
-Increases portion of fee for issuance or renewal of license from $50 to $85.
-Increases length of time that concealed handgun license is valid (from 4 to 5 years).

HB 2173 Oregon

Guns in Public Fallacy Bill

Allows person harmed by criminal act resulting in physical injury or death to bring action for damages against place of public accommodation if place of public accommodation prohibits visitors from possessing firearm.

Ceasefire Oregon suggests a corollary: Anyone harmed by a criminal act in a location where guns are permitted are allowed to bring action for damages.

HB 2172 Oregon

Mandates private businesses display signs permitting guns on premises

Requires person that engages in business in this state, on premises onto which person permits members of public to enter, to post in prominent location outside entry to premises sign that states person's policy with respect to permitting individuals who have license to carry concealed handgun to carry firearm onto premises.

Ceasefire Oregon believes many businesses are happy to tell the public that guns are not welcome on their premises. We are surprised, however, that Republicans are willing to mandate private businesses place signs on their doors.

HB 2127 Oregon

Forced Mandated Concealed Carry (Reciprocity)

Directs Department of Justice to create and maintain list of states that recognize Oregon concealed handgun licenses and require handgun competency to obtain concealed handgun license that is similar to competency required in Oregon. Authorizes Attorney General to enter into agreement with concealed handgun license issuing authority of other state if agreement is necessary for license reciprocity. Provides person who is not resident of Oregon, who is not otherwise prohibited from possessing firearm and who is licensed to carry concealed handgun in another state with protections provided to person with Oregon concealed handgun license, if other state is on department’s list of states.

HB 2126 Oregon

Repeal SB 941 and Deny Trace Data to Law Enforcement

Repeals requirement that person engaged in business of selling, leasing or otherwise transferring firearms record in register purchase or acceptance in trade of used firearm and provide copy of record to law enforcement agency.

The primary intent of this bill is to repeal SB 941, the Oregon Firearm Safety Act which requires background checks for almost all firearm sales. An unintended consequence could be to prevent law enforcement from receiving trace data concerning guns used in crimes.

SB 232 Oregon

Relating to surrender of firearms for persons prohibited due to DVRO

Requires court to ask petitioner at hearing for family or household abuse restraining order whether respondent possesses any firearms and to record answer on order. Directs presiding judge of judicial district to adopt protocols relating to surrender of firearms by persons prohibited by court order from possessing firearms.

HB 2592 Oregon

Tax credit for gun safes

Establishes refundable credit against personal income taxes for purchase of qualifying gun safes.

HB 2526 Oregon

Gun sellers MAY provide educational materials (change from “shall” to “may”)

Directs Department of Justice to establish firearm safety and suicide prevention education program, to create or approve education materials and to provide educational materials to gun dealers.

HB 2523 Oregon

Safekeeping of Firearms

Authorizes gun dealer to accept for safekeeping firearm surrendered by person or family or household member of person who is at risk of causing physical injury to self or others with firearm

HB 2237 Oregon

Firearm Safety Package

-This bill is the House version of SB 797 which is currently awaiting a new bill number in the Senate Rules Committee.
-Closes Charleston Loophole: Prohibits transfer of firearm by gun dealer or private party if Department of State Police is unable to determine whether recipient is qualified to receive firearm.
-Changes relationship status requirement from “intimate partner” to “family or household member:” Modifies definition of relationship status pertaining to types of court orders and misdemeanor convictions that cause person to be prohibited from possessing firearms.
-Prohibits purchase/possession of guns by those convicted of stalking: Provides that conviction for stalking causes person to be prohibited from possessing firearm unless person obtains relief from prohibition.

HB 2130 Oregon

Child Access Prevention

Creates crime of endangering a minor by allowing access to a firearm.
SB 1026 is the same bill introduced in the Senate.

HR 367 National

Deadly Silence Act/Hearing Protection Act

Currently, firearm silencers (called suppressor by the industry) are regulated under the National Firearms Act (NFA) which also regulates the sale and possession of automatic rifles. (Yes, people still own fully automatic rifles even though they are heavily regulated.)

The Deadly Silence Act will allow gunfire suppressors to be deregulated and be sold to the public without regard to the dangers posed by silencers.

The Boston Globe reported on July 16, 2017, that "the National Hearing Conservation Association recently declared that silencers provide inadequate protection against hearing loss — recommending ear plugs or other protection even when silencers are in use." (http://bit.ly/2v7KXvt)

History on HR 367 from the American Suppressor Association: "In 2011, the American Suppressor Association formed with one primary goal in mind: remove suppressors from the purview of the National Firearms Act. For years, we have quietly worked behind the scenes in Washington, D.C. to set the stage for [the] Hearing Protection Act..." http://americansuppressorassociation.com/hearing-protection-act/

From The Boston Globe:
"Lifting the restrictions on sales, says Robert Spitzer, a political science professor at the State University of New York at Cortland and author of five books on gun policy, is really about boosting the fortunes of the gun industry.

'A lot of money is made in the gun industry from accessories,' he says. 'This is especially true of the popular AR-15-like weapons — assault-type weapons — which are sometimes referred to as ‘Barbie dolls for men.’

"The sound of gunfire, Spitzer says, is actually an important safety feature. Joggers running in the woods or pedestrians walking city streets should be able to hear gunshots clearly so they can avoid danger."

The American Suppressor Association (ASA) claims they only want to protect the hearing of gun enthusiasts. (Ceasefire Oregon suggests ear muffs which are inexpensive and effective.) The ASA professes to be concerned about the "tender ears of young shooters." Too bad they are not concerned about the tender bodies of young gunshot victims.

H.R. 1076 National

Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2015

Amends the federal criminal code to grant the Attorney General the authority to deny the transfer of firearms or the issuance of a federal firearms and explosives license to any individual if the Attorney General: (1) determines that such individual has been engaged in or has provided material support or resources for terrorist activities, and (2) has a reasonable belief that such individual may use a firearm or explosive in connection with terrorism. Allows any individual whose firearm or explosives license application has been denied to bring legal action challenging the denial.

Prohibits the sale or distribution of firearms or explosives to any individual whom the Attorney General has determined to be engaged in terrorist activities.

H.R. 3411 National

Fix Gun Checks Act of 2015 (HR 3411/S 2934)

• Expands Brady background checks to all gun sales to keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people like felons, fugitives and domestic abusers.
• Improves reporting of prohibited purchasers to the National Instant Check System (NICS).
• Requires federal agencies to certify that they have provided appropriate records to NICS.
• Incorporates and expands regulation about people determined to be adjudicated mentally ill.
• Requires gun owners to report their lost or stolen firearm(s) within 48 hours.

Information provided by the Brady Campaign.

SA 4858 National

Collins No Fly, No Buy Amendment

To authorize the Attorney General to deny the transfer of firearms and explosives and Federal firearms and explosives licenses and permits to known or suspected terrorists.

Amdt. 4751 National

The Grassley Background Check Amendment

Amdt. 4751 to the Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Bill (S.2837) filed by Sen. Charles Grassley. Senator Grassley’s amendment would repeal longstanding law and make it legal for people with dangerous mental illnesses to buy guns. Specifically, this proposal would allow people who have been involuntarily committed due to severe mental illness to buy a gun immediately after leaving a psychiatric hospital and enable veterans who suffer from severe mental illness, and who are at risk of suicide, to legally buy guns. Furthermore, it would invalidate hundreds of thousands of mental health records already in the background check system.

Amdt. 4750 National

The Murphy Universal Background Checks Amendment

To ensure that all individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed in the national instant criminal background check system and require a background check for every firearm sale.

S. 4269 National

Assault Weapons Ban

Introduced by Congressman David N. Cicilline in 2015, the Assault Weapons Ban will prohibit the sale, transfer, production and importation of new military-style weapons and high-capacity magazines.

Specifically, it prohibits:
-Semi-automatic rifles and handguns with a military-style feature that can accept a detachable magazine;
-Semi-automatic rifles and handguns with a fixed magazine that can hold more than 10 rounds;
-Semi-automatic shotguns with a military-style feature;
-Any ammunition feeding device that can hold more than 10 rounds;
-And 157 specifically-named and listed firearms.

In addition the bill extends the period for law enforcement to complete a background check from 3 days to 14 days.

Amdt. 4720 National

Close the Terror Gap

The Feinstein Amendment 4720 prevents known or suspected terrorists from buying guns and ensures that DOJ/FBI would have been notified of the Orlando shooter's attempted purchase.

Specifically, the Feinstein Amendment 4720 gives the Attorney General the ability to deny a gun transfer to a known or suspected terrorist:
-based on the totality of the circumstances;
-where the transferee represents a threat to public safety, and
-there is a reasonable suspicion that the transferee is or has been engaged in terrorist activity.

In addition, Amendment 4720 provides a due process appeal consistent with remedial procedures for gun denials and allows the Department of Justice (DOJ) to develop procedures to protect classified information.

The Amendment also requires the Attorney General to establish procedures to ensure the Attorney General (or designee) is notified when a person investigated within the past five years for terrorism attempts a gun purchase. This would ensure that DOJ/FBI would have been notified of the Orlando shooter's attempted purchase.

HR 986 National

National Concealed Carry

Amends the federal criminal code to authorize a person who has a permit issued by any state to carry a concealed firearm, to possess or carry a concealed handgun (other than a machine gun or destructive device) in any other state that permits residents to carry a concealed firearm.

HB 4147 Oregon

Close the Charleston Loophole: Relating to firearm transfer criminal background checks

Prohibits transfer of firearm by dealer or private party for 10 business days if Department of State Police is unable to determine whether recipient is qualified to receive firearm.

SB 941 Oregon

Oregon Firearms Safety Act

Felons and domestic abusers can no longer buy guns with no questions asked.

SB 525 Oregon

Relating to possession of firearms by certain persons

Domestic violence offenders and people subject to domestic abuse restraining orders are barred from possessing guns.