Ballot Measure 114 Is The Nation’s Most Extreme Gun Control Initiative To Be Voted On This November

Published on November 5, 2022
Duration: 6:27

Colion Noir, an expert 2A advocate, critically analyzes Oregon's Ballot Measure 114, detailing its stringent requirements for firearm purchases, including extended background checks, mandatory permits, safety courses, and registration. He highlights opposition from law enforcement and hunting groups, arguing the measure is extreme, ineffective against crime, and employs tactics used by anti-gun lobbies to erode Second Amendment rights.

Quick Summary

Oregon's Ballot Measure 114 is analyzed by expert Colion Noir as the nation's most extreme gun control initiative. It mandates extended background checks, permits, safety courses, and registration, while banning high-capacity magazines. Opposition comes from law enforcement and hunting groups who argue it's ineffective against crime and burdensome for law-abiding citizens.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Ballot Measure 114 Introduction
  2. 00:05Measure 114's Extreme Nature
  3. 00:15Key Requirements of Measure 114
  4. 00:33Law Enforcement Opposition
  5. 01:00High-Capacity Magazine Ban
  6. 01:08Hunter's Association Concerns
  7. 01:35Ineffectiveness on Crime
  8. 01:42Anti-Gun Lobby's Persistence
  9. 02:27Lack of Common Sense
  10. 03:35Gun Control Tactics
  11. 04:39Call to Action for Oregon
  12. 05:25Merchandise Promotion

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main provisions of Oregon's Ballot Measure 114?

Ballot Measure 114 mandates extended background checks, requires permits for firearm purchases, necessitates safety courses, and establishes a state firearm registration database overseen by the Oregon State Police. It also bans firearms capable of holding more than 10 rounds.

Why do law enforcement officials oppose Oregon's Ballot Measure 114?

Sheriff Shane Nelson of Deschutes County states that Measure 114 forces local law enforcement to create and fund a firearm permit process from local budgets, diverting crucial resources away from community protection efforts amidst rising crime and staffing shortages.

What are the concerns of the Oregon Hunters Association regarding Measure 114?

Amy Patrick, Policy Director at the Oregon Hunters Association, explains that Measure 114 complicates existing background checks and safety course requirements, potentially invalidating many concealed carry permits as approved training and creating undue burdens for hunters.

What tactics are attributed to anti-gun lobbies regarding gun control?

Anti-gun lobbies are described as using tactics such as passing restrictive state and federal laws, filing frivolous lawsuits against the gun industry, funding 'astroturf' groups to mislead the public, and indoctrinating youth to rely on government for protection.

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