State of Oregon Archives: on Gun Control

Paul Romero: Red Flag laws are Unconstitutional, PERIOD

A:

1. Required GUN SAFETY COURSE of which the Hunters Safety Course is adequate.
2. Felons of gun related crimes, and felons who use other weapons in the course of committing a crime, should probably not be allowed to own firearms. This is a public general safety clause.
3. Red Flag laws are Unconstitutional, PERIOD.
4. Limitations on magazine size, gun appearance, etc., are a violation of the 2nd Amendment.

Jo Rae Perkins: I support the 2nd Amendment as it is written

Jo Rae Perkins: Rated B+ by Oregon Firearms Federation

Paul Romero: Against ban on semiautomatic weapons, owns one himself

Jo Rae Perkins: Disarming people keeps them from self-protection

Kate Brown: Supports IP43 assault weapon ban and IP44 safe storage rules

In their submission of the proposed initiative IP43, supporters have called it "Promote Public Safety for All Through the Reduction of Assault Weapons and Large Capacity Magazines." Supporters call the IP44 measure "Oregonians for Safe Gun Storage and Reporting Lost/Stolen Firearms."

Gov. Kate Brown supports both proposed initiatives. Buehler's main opponents in the Republican primary, motivational speaker Greg Wooldridge and businessman Sam Carpenter, oppose both proposed initiatives.

Both proposed initiatives are in the early stages of trying to qualify for the ballot. Supporters have until July 6 to get the issue before voters for the Nov. 6 primary.

Knute Buehler: Opposes gun control proposals as intruding on basic freedoms

In their submission of the proposed initiative to the Secretary of State, supporters have called it "Promote Public Safety for All Through the Reduction of Assault Weapons and Large Capacity Magazines."

"There should be no confusion about my position on IP 43--I oppose it," Buehler wrote on Twitter on March 24. "There are sensible ideas to promote school safety & reduce gun violence, but IP 43 goes too far. It intrudes on basic freedoms & is likely unconstitutional."

Buehler's campaign manager said Buehler also opposes IP 44, the proposed initiative that would make gun owners liable for the misuse of firearms and require they lock, safely transfer and limit use of their firearms. Supporters call that proposed measure "Oregonians for Safe Gun Storage and Reporting Lost/Stolen Firearms."

Bud Pierce: Oppose background checks; they won't reduce gun violence

Bud Pierce believes in upholding Oregonians' clear constitutional rights and is against signing into law bills that might make us feel better but really do nothing to cut down on gun violence. He believes the outcome of expanding background checks would mean additional government costs and bureaucracy rather than reduced gun violence. He also opposed Senate Bill 941 due to its emergency clause that denied Oregonians the right to vote on a bill that would impact their constitutional rights. Bud Pierce believes that all Oregonians should have the right to be heard on laws--not just career politicians in Salem.

Bud Pierce: Surveillance of schools & social media, to curb gun violence

What should be done to curb gun violence? Here's Bud Pierce's plan for Oregon:
• Commit more resources to our state's mental health services to ensure that in-patient and out-patient treatment facilities are adequate and Oregonians struggling with mental illness are not warehoused in our prisons or living on our streets.
• Provide advanced technology, including video surveillance, to better protect our schools.
• Additional monitoring of social media.
• Establish a system in which individuals can contact authorities if there is concern that gun violence may occur.
• Give law enforcement the tools to thoroughly investigate situations brought to their attention, including the temporary authority to hold weapons, only if necessary in narrow circumstances when there is an imminent danger.

Kevin Stine: Gun lobby has redefined 2nd Amendment in a perverse way

A: Oppose. The gun lobby has redefined the Second Amendment in a perverse way that makes the nation less safe, due to the ease of those with criminal intent of acquiring guns.

Mark Callahan: The 2nd Amendment was meant to protect the 1st Amendment

Kate Brown: Require criminal background checks for gun purchases

• Requires gun dealer to request criminal background check before delivering firearm.
• Exceptions for family members, law enforcement, and inherited firearms.
• Punishes violation by maximum of one year's imprisonment or $6,250 fine; subsequent offenses with10 years' imprisonment or $250,000 fine.
• Requires notifying local law enforcement agency when, during criminal background check, department determines that recipient is prohibited from possessing firearm.
• Authorizes prohibiting person ordered to participate in assisted outpatient treatment from purchasing or possessing firearm during period of treatment.

Status:Passed Senate, 17-13-0; passed House 32-28-0; Signed by the Governor 5/11/2015

Kate Brown: Require background checks for most gun transactions

The Oregonian analysis: SB 941 requires background checks for most gun transactions involving private parties to prevent sales to people legally prohibited from owning firearms, including felons and those committed for mental health treatment. The measure includes several exemptions, including for transfers among family members and for people who lend guns for hunting and for use at firing ranges.

Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 17-13-0 on Apr/14/15; Passed House 32-28-0 on May/4//15; Signed by Governor Kate Brown on May/11/15

Kate Brown: Require more background checks on gun sales

Legislative Summary: Requires private person to complete transfer of firearm by appearing with transferee before gun dealer to request criminal background check. Specifies exceptions for family members, law enforcement, inherited firearms and certain temporary transfers. Punishes violation by maximum of one year's imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both; for second and subsequent offense, a maximum of 10 years' imprisonment, $250,000 fine, or both. Notifies appropriate law enforcement agency when, during criminal background check, department determines that recipient is prohibited from possessing firearm. Authorizes court to prohibit person ordered to participate in assisted outpatient treatment from purchasing or possessing firearm during period of treatment.

Cliff Bentz: No background checks for private gun transactions

The Oregonian analysis: SB 941 requires background checks for most gun transactions involving private parties to prevent sales to people legally prohibited from owning firearms, including felons and those committed for mental health treatment. The measure includes several exemptions, including for transfers among family members and for people who lend guns for hunting and for use at firing ranges.

Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 17-13-0 on Apr/14/15; Passed House 32-28-0 on May/4//15; State Rep. Cliff Bentz voted NO; Signed by Governor Kate Brown on May/11/15

Knute Buehler: No background checks for private gun transactions

The Oregonian analysis: SB 941 requires background checks for most gun transactions involving private parties to prevent sales to people legally prohibited from owning firearms, including felons and those committed for mental health treatment. The measure includes several exemptions, including for transfers among family members and for people who lend guns for hunting and for use at firing ranges.

Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 17-13-0 on Apr/14/15; Passed House 32-28-0 on May/4//15; State Rep. Knute Buehler voted NO; Signed by Governor Kate Brown on May/11/15

Monica Wehby: Protect all constitutional rights, especially 2nd Amendment

As a doctor, Monica Wehby has taken her oath to protect a patient's right to privacy very seriously. As Oregon's US Senator she will take that same seriousness to her pledge to protect and defend the US Constitution. Wehby will fight to protect all of our constitutional rights and especially the 2nd Amendment. She will strongly oppose the UN Arms Treaty which infringes upon our right to keep and bear arms. A constitutional right is an inalienable one and our politicians must always remember that.

Jim Huffman: Oppose restrictions on right to bear arms

Jeff Merkley: Maintain restrictions on purchase & possession of firearms

Merkley supports the following principles regarding :
• Maintain state restrictions on the purchase and possession of firearms.

John Kitzhaber: Increase restrictions on gun purchase and possession

Kitzhaber indicates he supports the following principles concerning gun issues:
• Increase state restrictions on the purchase and possession of firearms.
• Maintain state restrictions on the purchase and possession of firearms.
• Favor allowing citizens to carry concealed firearms.
• Require manufacturers to provide child-safety locks with firearms.
• Hold gun owner legally liable if a child obtains a gun for use in a crime.