Changes Coming To Background Checks
In the wake of the shootings in Arizona and the inevitable efforts by the vultures to capitalize on the victims, things have been busy in the world of gun rights. Buckle up, this is going to be an uncomfortable ride. That being said we do want to pass along some potential good news.
The Oregon State Police are holding public hearings and taking public comment on an administrative rule change they are considering.
In the wake of the massive debacle that took place after they revealed (against their own rules) the lawful purchase of firearms by David Pyles, the OSP ID unit is attempting to institute a new rule to prohibit the sharing of any of their background check data with police departments unless the police have a court order.
None of this will undo the damage that was done to David, but if enacted it will be a step forward.
We have also been informed that the State Police will now start destroying most records after 10 days instead of 5 years. We have no way of knowing if they will actually follow through, but this appears to be a move they made voluntarily.
If you are interested in making your feelings known about the rule change to protect transfer information, you can learn more here. (If you are having trouble reading the PDF, the address for the public hearing is 4190 Aumsville HWY SE Room, Hall of Heros Salem 97317 Jan. 25th 10 am.)
The proposed rule change itself is here.