SB 243 Oregon
Ban RFAs, Regulate Concealed Carry Locations (Was: Relating to Firearm Background Checks)
The latest version of SB 243 has successfully passed out of the Oregon Senate. The -A9 amendment retains important provisions, including a ban on rapid-fire activators and the ability for certain public buildings to prohibit individuals with concealed handgun licenses from bringing loaded, hidden firearms into those spaces.
Tragically, this version also includes a harmful change: the removal of the 72-hour waiting period, a concession supported by Democratic Representative Paul Evans. Eliminating this commonsense safeguard will very likely contribute to continued high rates of firearm-related suicide.
Position: Support
Status: House Rules Committee