An Oregon judge has ruled that a voter-approved gun control law violates the state constitution. The decision on Tuesday continues to block it from taking effect and casts fresh doubt over the future of the embattled measure.

A voter-approved Oregon gun control law violates the state constitution, a judge ruled Tuesday, continuing to block it from taking effect and casting fresh doubt over the future of the embattled measure.

The law requires people to undergo a criminal background check and complete a gun safety training course in order to obtain a permit to buy a firearm. It also bans high-capacity magazines.

The plaintiffs in the federal case, which include the Oregon Firearms Federation, have appealed the ruling to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The case could potentially go all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.

  • @[email protected]
    8•1 year ago

    Got it. So as long as I can carry it, I should never need a permit. RPGs? Stinger missiles? Or does it have to use bullets?

    And can you give me any logical reason to make that distinction other than “those are the words in the Constitution”?

      • @[email protected]
        6•1 year ago

        Right. And I’m asking you to give me a reason for the distinction, not proof that the distinction has been made.

        I know that’s how the law has been interpreted up to this point. I’m asking you to explain why you believe it to be the correct interpretation

          • @[email protected]
            5•1 year ago

            No, the firearms act is the thing that distinguished. It is not itself the justification for distinguishing.

            Right now all you’re saying is “because that’s the law”. I want to know why you think that’s how the ought to be

              • @[email protected]
                2•1 year ago

                but I’m asking you. You can’t answer the question? Or choose not to? You think there’s no value in discussing these issues and trying to get people to agree? That’s how you get like-minded people elected, my dude.

                Unless you’re saying nothing anyone can say will ever change your opinion on this issue. Which would be an end to any and all conversation

          • Flying Squid
            4•1 year ago

            So you agree that armor-piercing ammunition should not be legal, correct? It shoots from a gun, but it explodes. So it is a destructive device.