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Posted on April 1, 2015

Child Access Prevention Bill Introduced In Oregon Legislature

The child access prevention bill has been introduced in the Oregon Senate! Its number is SB 945, and it would create a crime of endangering a minor by allowing access to a firearm. Read the bill here: https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2015R1/Measures/Overview/SB945 … read more

Posted on March 31, 2015

Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence Releases Latest Trendwatch

The Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence just released their latest trendwatch, which tracks and analyzes gun laws in all 50 states. http://smartgunlaws.org/2015-state-gun-law-trendwatch/ SB 941 in Oregon is given a prominent mention! If it is passed, Oregon will join 18 … read more

Posted on March 31, 2015

Five Things to Know About the Background Checks Bill

The Salem Statesman-Journal ran a short article about SB 941, the background checks bill. Here are some basic facts about it: http://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/politics/2015/03/29/things-kn… We hope you can make it to the hearing tomorrow. See you there! … read more

Posted on March 31, 2015

Lobby Day Tomorrow for Background Checks!

The lobby day for background checks is tomorrow! The hearing on SB 941 (the background checks bill) will start at 8 AM, April 1st, at the main hearing room (HR-50). Folks will check in with a Moms Demand Action volunteer … read more

Posted on March 27, 2015

New Gun Safety Law Gets Quick Reactions

Here is a fine summary of the current situation. The fight to pass background checks will be tough, but Oregonians are coming together to reduce gun violence. http://registerguard.com/rg/news/local/32913181-75/state-sen.-prozanski-… … read more

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