All The Gory Details of Oregon Ballot Measure 114.

Published on November 14, 2022
Duration: 17:01

Oregon Ballot Measure 114 introduces significant new firearm regulations, including a mandatory permit to purchase, a comprehensive firearm safety course requirement with in-person demonstrations, and a 10-round magazine capacity limit. The measure establishes a state gun registry and alters firearm transfer protocols, with limited exceptions for existing large-capacity magazines.

Quick Summary

Oregon Ballot Measure 114 mandates a permit to purchase firearms, requiring applicants to meet character qualifications and complete a firearm safety course with in-person demonstrations. It also limits magazine capacity to 10 rounds and establishes a state gun registry through the reporting of permit issuances.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Oregon Ballot Measure 114
  2. 01:01Measure 114: The Worst Gun Control Legislation?
  3. 02:26When Does Measure 114 Take Effect?
  4. 03:53What Ballot Measure 114 Does to Oregonians
  5. 04:38The Permit to Purchase Requirement
  6. 06:20Subjective Criteria for Permit Approval
  7. 07:03Firearm Safety Course Requirements
  8. 08:14Sub-Components of Safety Courses
  9. 08:47The Circular Trap: Demonstrating Proficiency
  10. 09:55Funding the State Gun Registry
  11. 11:01Broader Application of Permit to Purchase
  12. 12:01Changes to Firearm Transfer Rules
  13. 13:13The Magazine Ban Component
  14. 14:44Limited Grandfathering for Magazines
  15. 16:22Conclusion and Further Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Oregon Ballot Measure 114 become effective law?

Oregon Ballot Measure 114 will become effective law 30 days after the election is certified. Given the election results, this is expected to occur before the end of the calendar year 2022.

What are the main requirements of Oregon Ballot Measure 114 for firearm purchasers?

Purchasers must obtain a permit to purchase a firearm, which involves meeting character qualifications, completing a firearm safety course with in-person demonstrations, and passing a review of their background and potential risk.

Does Oregon Ballot Measure 114 ban certain magazines?

Yes, Oregon Ballot Measure 114 limits magazine capacity to 10 rounds. There are very specific and limited conditions under which possession of larger capacity magazines is permitted after the effective date.

Will Oregon Ballot Measure 114 create a gun registry?

Yes, the measure requires permit agents to report permit issuances to the state, which will maintain an electronic, searchable database of all permits issued, effectively creating a state gun registry.

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