Gun Laws

Data from state police suggests fewer Oregonians seeking background checks, but the complexity of cases flagged for a potential criminal record has stirred debate.

Police in Washington are sometimes waiting over a year for the state to test firearms evidence, as the Washington State Patrol deals with a growing backlog.

The New York City mass shooter had been diagnosed with multiple mental illnesses and had been the subject of two "mental health holds" in Las Vegas, but none of that limited his legal right to own firearms.

The bill would ban rapid-fire devices, including bump stocks, which make semi-automatic weapons fully automatic. It would also allow governing bodies to pass rules to prohibit people from carrying guns in public buildings, even if they have a concealed handgun license.

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Tuesday signed into law a controversial policy requiring gun buyers to first pay for a new state permit.

Lawmakers in 2022 banned the sale of ammo magazines holding more than 10 bullets in an effort to thwart deadly mass shootings. However, a gun store in Kelso continued to sell the clips and drew a fine from the Washington State Attorney General in July 2023.

Three bills that would alter Oregon’s gun laws are advancing to the floor of both legislative chambers.

Ballot Measure 114 bans purchases of magazines that can hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition. It also requires a permit before purchasing a firearm.

Gun safety advocates want proactive inspections, but the ATF is understaffed and not required to conduct them

Donna's Law allows people to prohibit themselves from purchasing a firearm. We'll hear from a reporter to learn more about how the law works in Washington and how much use it has had over the years.