While law-abiding citizens in Oregon are still tangled in the court battle over Measure 114, anti-gun lawmakers in Salem are wasting no time launching a three-pronged legislative assault on Second Amendment rights. In a recent conversation with Bearing Arms host Cam Edwards, Oregon Firearms Federation Executive Director Kevin Starrett laid out how three radical bills—HB 3075, HB 3076, and SB 243—could effectively make firearm ownership in Oregon a privilege reserved only for the rich and connected.
Let’s break it down in simple terms: if these bills pass, it won’t just be harder to buy a gun. It will be nearly impossible unless you’re willing to fork over hundreds of dollars in fees, navigate a bureaucratic maze, and wait months—possibly years—for the government to say you’re allowed to exercise your rights.
Bill #1: HB 3075 – Measure 114 on Steroids
Measure 114 was bad enough. It narrowly passed in 2022 (by less than one percent), and courts have kept it on hold due to serious constitutional concerns. It created a permit-to-purchase system that was a backdoor gun registry.
Now comes HB 3075—basically Measure 114 plus a 230% price hike and more bureaucratic red tape. Want a permit? You’ll pay $150 upfront and $110 every time you renew. You’ll also need to take a safety class… that doesn’t exist yet.
And here’s the kicker: once you get the permit, it still doesn’t allow you to buy a gun. It just lets you apply to buy one. That’s followed by a background check that could take months, and then a mandatory 72-hour waiting period.
Bill #2: HB 3076 – Bleeding Gun Shops Dry
Next up is HB 3076, a brutal regulation package targeting gun dealers.
This bill would turn small-town FFLs and mom-and-pop gun shops into endangered species by requiring expensive licenses, ridiculous facility upgrades, and constant video surveillance—even if you’re just running a home-based FFL.
Dealers would also face:
- Mandatory classes for employees.
- Fingerprinting.
- Unannounced inspections.
- DOJ-dictated rules on how to lock up firearms, windows, doors, and even alarm systems.
If the goal is to destroy Oregon’s firearms economy, this bill nails it.
Bill #3: SB 243 – 72-Hour Delays and New “Gun-Free Zones”
Finally, Senate Bill 243 introduces:
- A 72-hour waiting period after purchase approval.
- A ban on so-called “rapid-fire activators”.
- New powers for local governments to ban lawful concealed carry in public buildings and even in places like the Oregon Zoo.
That means even if you’re a law-abiding CHL holder, you could be criminalized for accidentally wandering too close to a city hall or a park near a zoo—because the “grounds” are also off-limits under this bill.
A Legal End-Around the Constitution
Oregon lawmakers aren’t just trying to restrict gun rights—they’re gaming the system to stop citizens from fighting back.
As Starrett explained, these bills would require any legal challenges to be filed in Marion County, where leftist judges reign supreme. The courts have already greenlit similar restrictions, and Oregon’s Democrats know it. Even worse, the state is using your tax dollars to steamroll your rights.
What Can Be Done?
Don’t count on the courts. Don’t count on compromise. Starrett says the only real option left is for notoriously Republicans in the legislature to walk out and deny quorum—something they’ve done before. But will they? Or are they too worried about losing their seats?
If they don’t act, Oregon will become a test case for how to dismantle the Second Amendment through fees, bureaucracy, and political power plays.
Final Thoughts
None of this is about safety. Violent crime in Portland has gone down in the last year—and not because of Measure 114. Criminals aren’t taking background checks or waiting 72 hours. These bills target you—the responsible gun owner.
As Cam Edwards rightly put it, this isn’t about “gun safety.” It’s about control. If Oregon’s lawmakers succeed here, you can bet other blue states will follow.
Call to Action: Stay informed. Support groups like Oregon Firearms Federation. Reach out to your legislators. And if you’re in Oregon—demand your representatives walk out. This isn’t just about Oregon anymore. It’s about setting a national precedent.
- Related Reading: Read the Statesman Journal’s summary of these bills
- Watch the Full Interview with Kevin Starrett on Bearing Arms: Embedded Video Above
️ What do you think? Are Oregon gun owners being set up for failure on purpose? Let us know in the comments.
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