Oregon Gun Control Law Violates State Constitution, Judge Rules

Law requiring background check and gun safety training for firearm purchase remains on hold despite federal case ruling it lawful under the Second Amendment.

• An Oregon gun control law, one of the toughest in the nation, has been ruled as violating the state constitution by Circuit Court Judge Robert S. Raschio.
• The law, which requires a criminal background check and a gun safety training course to obtain a permit to buy a firearm, also bans high-capacity magazines.
• The law has been tied up in state and federal court since it was narrowly approved by voters last November.
• Despite a separate federal case ruling the law as lawful under the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, the law remains on hold due to the state trial ruling.
• Oregon officials would have to win in both state and federal court for the law to take effect.

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