March 2011. Time To Retire The Oregon State Police?
We have received a number of communications from gun dealers
across the state informing us of long waits and busy signals
when they attempt to conduct background checks for gun purchases.
While some dealers are reporting no changes, others have let
us know that the difficulty in contacting Oregon State Police
has had a serious effect on their ability to conduct business.
We are also receiving an increase in complaints about unjustified
delays for gun purchases and a lack of response by the OSP when
buyers use their "Challenge Line" in an effort to
resolve delays. This was a common problem in the past and had
largely gone away.
This all comes at a time when the OSP has requested significant
increases in their fees.
If you are a dealer, or someone who has had difficulty making
a purchase, you may download and distribute our Background
Check Fact Sheet, which has info on pending bills that deal
with these issues along with important and helpful contact info
for legislators and OSP officials.
We have also received multiple, credible reports that Oregon
dealers are being pressured by ATF to make highly irregular
and suspicious gun sales. It would appear to be Oregon's very
own "Gunwalker"
scandal.
The Oregon State Police are aware of these operations and have
chosen to take a "hands off" approach.
If you are a dealer who has been pressured by ATF or the OSP
into making transactions you consider suspicious, and are willing
to share your experiences, please contact us. Rest assured your
privacy will be protected.
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