Oregon Appeals Court Rules that Measure 114 is Constitutional

Online   Mar 14, 2025

Oregon Appeals Court Measure

On March 12, 2025, the Oregon Court of Appeals ruled that Measure 114, a gun control law approved by voters in November 2022, is constitutional, overturning a previous decision by a Harney County Circuit Court judge who had blocked its implementation. 

Measure 114 introduces several key provisions aimed at enhancing gun safety:

• Permit-to-Purchase Requirement: Individuals must obtain a permit to purchase firearms, which involves completing a gun safety training course and passing a criminal background check.

• Ban on High-Capacity Magazines: The sale, transfer, and importation of magazines capable of holding more than ten rounds of ammunition are prohibited.

• Overturns the "Charleston Rule": Allowing a firearm transfer to proceed if a background check takes more than three days for a ruling (approved/denied). 

While the appellate court's ruling marks a significant step forward for Measure 114, the law will not take immediate effect. Opponents have a 35-day window to seek further appellate review. 

What can YOU do?

One of the attorney's working on the case, and the appeal (past and current), has some information available HERE. A fundraising effort has been made to fight this. 

*Oregon Department of Justice Press Release