Tell Governor Kate Brown & Oregon Legislators: Act Now to Prevent Gun Violence

On average, one Oregonian dies every day from gun violence and more people die in Oregon each year from guns than motor vehicle accidents.

There are simple, proven policies that can reduce gun violence while also preserving the rights of individuals. In recent years, Oregon has taken important steps to strengthen our background check system and better protect victims of domestic violence. But we can do more.

These are four critical priorities that demand action this year:

• Establish an Extreme Risk Protective Order. Give families and law enforcement the ability to petition the court to temporarily remove firearms from a person in crisis who is a danger to themselves or others.
• Close the “boyfriend” loophole. Oregon has strong protections to remove guns from domestic abusers, but we need a broader definition of “domestic relationship” to include unmarried couples and others.
• Close the Charleston Loophole. Right now, a dealer can sell a gun after three days, even if the background check isn’t done. Instead, require that the background check be completed before a dealer hands over the gun.
• Require Safe Storage of Guns Around Kids. If someone fails to safely store a firearm and a child gains unintended access to it, they should be held responsible for what happens next.

BlueOregon Action

Oregon Alliance for Gun Safety

Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, Portland Chapter

Democratic Party of Lane County

Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility