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2nd Amendment sanctuary measure overturned in Oregon
An Oregon court has ruled that local governments in the state can’t declare themselves Second Amendment sanctuaries and ban police from enforcing certain gun laws.

Oregon judge issues injunction blocking high-capacity magazine ban
An Oregon circuit court judge has issued a preliminary injunction blocking the state’s voter-passed restrictions on firearm sales and magazine capacities from taking effect.

Federal judge says Oregon gun measure can go forward; state judge says it cannot
A federal judge has denied a petition to delay Measure 114. That means a ban on buying or selling magazines that hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition will go into effect this Thursday.

Oregon attorney general asks federal judge to delay gun permitting in Measure 114
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum has announced she wants to postpone one provision of the gun safety measure approved by voters last month.
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Judge says she’ll decide next week whether to delay new Oregon gun law
The new law requiring a permit to purchase a gun and banning high-capacity magazines was approved by voters in November, but faces multiple legal challenges.

Officials face tight timeline for Oregon’s new firearm permit rules
Less than two weeks remain for Oregon officials to hammer out a complex permitting regime for firearm ownership under Measure 114, and that could put the state in a constitutionally precarious spot.

Oregon gun rights group sues state leaders over Measure 114
The measure, which narrowly passed this month, bans magazines that can hold more than 10 rounds and requires Oregonians to get a permit to buy a gun.

Oregon gun access measure narrowly passes, bringing joy and sadness
For many on both sides, the passage of Measure 114 feels deeply personal and will change day-to-day life.
Linn County sheriff says part of Oregon gun measure won’t be enforced
The sheriff of Linn County said she won’t enforce a ban on high-capacity ammunition magazines that’s part of an initiative leading in current election results.
Measure 114 would tighten gun laws in Oregon
If Measure 114 passes, anyone wanting to purchase a gun in Oregon would have to first obtain a permit by completing a gun safety class and submitting to a federal criminal background check.