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HB 4145 Rescheduled

2.11.2026
House Bill 4145 which was scheduled for a “work session” today has been rescheduled.

The new date for the work session is Feb 16 at 3PM in House Judiciary. Hearing Room B.

 

HB 4145 MOVING AHEAD. REPUBLICANS STANDING STILL.
02.09.2026

House Bill 4145, the Democrats’ latest anti-basic rights bill, is now scheduled for a work session on Feb. 11 at 3 p.m. in the House Judiciary Committee.

At the time this alert was posted, the testimony against this garbage bill was 1,333. The testimony in support was 467. As with the Democrats’ attempts to screw over the voters and move Kotek’s massive tax bill to the May election, it’s a pretty safe bet that the ruling junta has no interest whatsoever in the wishes of the voters on the gun bill, either.

Kotek’s tax bill is a payoff to her union supporters. The anti-gun bill is one more step in making sure Oregonians are defenseless against the criminals the Democrats keep protecting.

As of now, there are no amendments posted for the gun bill. The work session is where amendments, if any, are adopted and the bill is voted to the floor. The Democrats do not usually hold work sessions on any bills for which they don’t already have the votes, so this bill will almost certainly pass the House.

By the way, Kotek’s tax bill (SB 1599), which has unprecedented opposition, is also scheduled for a work session on Feb. 11. That work session is at 1 p.m.

There has probably never been a bill in Oregon that was as universally loathed as SB 1599. This bill is third-world-level corruption and the most naked effort to stack the deck and screw the voters in Oregon history. We expect them to load the dice, but we expect them to have a bit more finesse. The Democrats are making Mexico look like a bastion of virtue.

These bills will have to work their way through both houses and be signed by the Governor. So, there is actually still time for the Republicans to get a clue that they are being slapped around and laughed at.

The people who they keep urging to “make their voices heard” have done their part. Over and over. The future is in the hands of the people who daily promise to stand up for your rights and then bow down before the Marxist rabble that controls the state and kicks the voters in the teeth. The ball is in their court.

 

Senate Republican Leader Bruce Starr

House Republican Leader Lucetta Elmer

 

HB 4145 UPDATE

 

02.01.2026

As of the time this alert was created, the Oregon Legislative website was not allowing testimony to be uploaded on HB 4145, which we told you about in a previous alert.

While at the time of this posting the committee’s page shows the bill as being scheduled for a hearing tomorrow at 3 p.m., the page for the bill itself still shows no meeting scheduled. Again, these pages could change, but this info is accurate as of the time this alert was created.

So as of now, Sunday morning, you cannot post testimony about HB 4145.

If, in fact, the bill is heard tomorrow, many people will be denied the ability to post testimony before the bill is heard. If you intend to make your voice your opinion on this bill , please send your testimony directly to Vice Chair Kim Wallan.

A key issue  to point out to her is that 4145, which implements the restrictions in MZ 114, contains exemptions for retired law enforcement. That includes probation officers. One of the key provisions of MZ 114 was the prohibition on standard capacity magazines. For years now, we have been subjected to an endless litany that magazines over 10 rounds are “weapons of war.” So, it is hard to understand why a retired probation officer, or any retired law enforcement agent, needs a “weapon of war” when you can go to jail for having one.

Furthermore, Oregon’s Constitution specifically notes:

Section 20. Equality of privileges and immunities of citizens. No law shall be passed granting to any citizen or class of citizens privileges, or immunities, which, upon the same terms, shall not equally belong to all citizens.

Wallan and Representative Kevin Mannix, who also serves on this committee, are both lawyers, who we would hope have a passing familiarity with Oregon’s constitution.

CORRECTION.  Wallan received a law degree. She is NOT  a practicing attorney. We regret the error.

They should be demanding an amendment to remove the provision that protects one class of citizens while still attacking your rights.

GUN BILL FIRST DAY

 

01.30.2026

Gun Bill Scheduled for First Day of Session

HB  4145 will be heard on the first day of the 2026 session—Monday, Feb 2 at 3 p.m.—in Hearing Room B in the Capitol. This will be a meeting of the House Judiciary Committee.

We told you about this latest attack on your rights in this post earlier today.

As we noted in the previous post, this bill doubles the time you must wait to receive a “permit” to attempt to purchase a firearm and jacks up all fees. This dramatic increase in fees is no doubt another example of Oregon’s Democrats’ compassion for low‑income Oregonians—people most likely to live in high‑crime areas.

The bill also provides sweetheart exemptions to the permit requirements and magazine bans for retired law‑enforcement officers. Under this bill, former probation officers and others will have rights that ordinary citizens may no longer exercise.

Clearly the Democrats want to move this bill as quickly as possible so they can get on with the important business of raising taxes and interfering with federal police.

You can submit testimony against this latest disgrace here:
https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Testimony/HJUD

Please note: at the time this alert was posted, the above link had not yet listed the bills for that day. We expect that to be done shortly.

You can register to testify in person or remotely here:
https://survey.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8oWMJPlLH8A9BEq

Register by phone to speak in person or remotely: 833‑588‑4500

The committee’s page should include a link with a camera icon to watch the hearing remotely on the day of the hearing.

The Democrats have announced their plans to kick the Republicans in the teeth again by moving up the date for a vote on their failed tax measure. This bill is a kick in the teeth to every law‑abiding gun owner who will receive second‑class citizen status because they are not retired police.

The vice chair of the committee is Republican Kim Wallan. You may recall that in the last election Wallan endorsed far‑left candidate Tobias Read for Secretary of State. Please contact her and let her know you will be watching to see how she handles this latest attack. Please send her a copy of any testimony you upload.

Kim Wallan

First Gun Bill Of 2026

 

01.30.2026

The first gun bill of the short 2026 session has been introduced. It appears the Democrats have more than increased taxes and fights with federal law enforcement in mind.

HB 4145 is a 27‑page bill modifying Ballot Measure 114, which is still on hold (as of at least today) in the Oregon Supreme Court.

Should the court decide that, yes, making it almost impossible to legally purchase a firearm is constitutional with a long history in American law, HB 4145, if passed, will be the new controlling language.

We have linked the bill above, but here are the main points from our first review of the bill.

• The requirement for the all‑but‑impossible‑to‑get permit will be moved to January 2028. This appears to be an admission that no one responsible for creating these new restrictions has them ready yet.
• The amount of time the authorities will have to issue said permits will double from 30 to 60 days.
• The fee for the permit will go from $65.00 to $150.00.

While there is much to digest here, we think the most interesting part of the bill is the carve‑out for not only active law enforcement, but for off‑duty cops, as well as retired cops, probation officers, and parole officers. See the following:

(15) A valid permit to purchase a firearm issued under ORS 166.505 is not required for a firearm or unfinished frame or receiver purchase from a gun dealer under this section if the purchaser is a peace officer as defined in ORS 133.005, a parole and probation officer as defined in ORS 181A.355, or a retired peace officer or parole and probation officer who is a qualified retired law‑enforcement officer as defined in 18 U.S.C. 926C

The carve‑out  also applies to magazines that you will be forbidden from having.

1. Subsection (2) of this section does not apply at any time to: …
    (d) A peace officer, a parole and probation officer, or a retired peace officer or parole and probation officer who is a qualified retired law‑enforcement officer, who acquires, possesses, or uses a large‑capacity magazine, regardless of whether the acquisition, possession, or use is related to activities within the scope of the person’s official duties or occurs while the person is off duty or after the person’s retirement.

This is just another slap in the face of Oregon’s gun owners.

The only reason off‑duty or former peace officers get to have what you are forbidden is because their lobbyists made a deal with the Democrats. What possible excuse does a retired probation officer have to possess a device that the Democrats, the courts, and the left‑leaning groups who fund them say is only good for killing lots of people as quickly as possible?

Apparently it’s OK for retired and off‑duty police to have “weapons of war that have no place on our streets.”

As we are seeing across the country, the left has a well‑organized and well‑funded machine prepared to riot and disrupt legitimate police actions. The Democrats are determined to make sure those people are better equipped than you are allowed to be.

These exceptions prove once again that the Democrats’ propaganda is nothing more than a pile of lies.

Elections are coming. Will the Republicans stand up for us or cave again?

Ask them.

Representative Lucetta Elmer
House Minority Leader
Capitol Phone: 503‑986‑1424
Capitol Address: 900 Court St. NE, H‑390, Salem, Oregon 97301
Email: Rep.LucettaElmer@oregonlegislature.gov
Website: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/elmer

Senator Bruce Starr
Senate Minority Leader
Capitol Phone: 503‑986‑1712
Capitol Address: 900 Court St. NE, S‑303, Salem, Oregon 97301
Email: Sen.BruceStarr@oregonlegislature.gov
Website: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/starr

New Year New Threats

 

01.23.2026

The 2026 legislative session starts February  2nd. Here is what we know so far.

The Democrats have announced their “priorities” for the session, and where they claim to want to spend most of their energies is a pitched battle with the Trump administration.

So far, you have helped them fund over 50 lawsuits against the feds. While the fight getting the most attention is the Democrats’ efforts to protect criminal illegal aliens from detection and prosecution, our Attorney General has an army of taxpayer‑funded lawyers fighting almost every program Trump attempts to implement.

While it would be nice to think this focus will keep the Democrats busy, there is no reason they won’t be using the short session to ram through more attacks on gun rights. States across the country have been successfully ignoring the unambiguous ruling of the Supreme Court in Bruen and enacting draconian new restrictions on our rights, and Oregon never misses the chance to implement policies that have been destructive elsewhere.

So, while it’s always dangerous to predict what the far left has up its sleeve for February, it would be wise to assume the worst.

As of today, the Oregon Supreme Court has not ruled on the constitutionality of MZ 114. So for right now, none of its provisions are in effect. Last year’s SB 243 created an implementation date for MZ 114 but only if the Supreme Court approves it, which is likely.

One thing is undeniable: the Democrats have proven they have no interest in what the people of Oregon want, and they have no concerns about using every trick they can come up with to subvert the people’s will.

When public opinion was massively opposed to new gas and vehicle taxes, the Democrats ignored the people and repeatedly delayed votes on the bill until they could arrange to have sick and dying members on the floor to force it through.

When House Rep. Ed Diehl announced that he and others were mounting a ballot measure to oppose it, the governor (who insisted the measure was an emergency) stalled and delayed signing it until the last minute in an attempt to deny the measure sponsors much of the short time they had to gather signatures.

When, with the help of an army of dedicated signature gatherers, the measure broke all records for speed and number of signatures, the governor announced her plans to simply have the legislature repeal the measure.

When she found out that that was almost certainly illegal, she and the Democratic legislators announced their plans to move the election date for the measure from November to May. When questioned about this obvious, transparent, and shifty attempt to keep the measure off the same ballot she would be on, she stammered like a five‑year‑old caught stealing candy and blamed it on the legislature.

But she demonstrated what we all knew. The Democrats know they have the power to pass anything, and they will stop at nothing to impose their will, no matter how unpopular their plans are.

So, once again we are faced with the question: how much abuse are the Republicans willing to take before they stand up and refuse to play the Democrats’ dirty game?

In the legislature the Democrats hold all the cards. They can humiliate the Republicans at will. And so far, the Republicans have demonstrated a willingness to stand down and accept it, all in the name of keeping their jobs. But while they may be interested in maintaining their offices and titles, the people of Oregon keep getting stepped on. And while the stunning success of the anti‑tax ballot measure demonstrated that Ed Diehl has formidable organizing skills and deserves congratulations for a job brilliantly done, it’s simply not feasible to counter every bad bill with costly, time‑consuming, and energy‑draining ballot measures. Although Oregonians of all political stripes opposed a new gas tax, we certainly cannot rely on the voters to protect our gun rights. Ballot Measure 114 proved that. (It should be noted that after the Republican House caucus reneged on its promise to help fund a lawsuit against HB 2005, Ed Diehl broke ranks and donated $1,000.00 to the Oregon Firearms Educational Foundation.)

We cannot dodge the fact that the only hope Oregonians have is to elect representatives who care more about the people than their own egos.

Elections are coming. The cartel media will join forces to denigrate any candidate that does not bend the knee to their leftist agenda.

While there is still time to file to run, we can only hope we do not see a repeat of the last election where the Republican Party stood by and allowed the field to become crowded with unqualified and underfunded vanity candidates, leading to the nomination of Christine Drazan. Another win for Drazan will be another disaster for Oregon.

Irrespective of who wins the governor’s race, the Oregon legislature will still be dominated by far‑left radicals. And if the recent disruption of a Portland City Council meeting by Marxist agitators is any indication, the thugs who really run things in Oregon are not even satisfied when open communists are in control.

Please pay close attention to the candidates in the coming elections. Do not rely on their statements or promises. Ask the tough questions. Oregon cannot survive much longer with legislators who refuse to stand up for us.

 

It’s Official

12.19.2025

On Nov. 13, we shared the good news that the Oregon State Police were no longer illegally denying firearms transfers to Oregon residents who had “set asides” or “expungements.”

It was never clear how the OSP even knew who these people were, since those records should not have been available to them. In Oregon, when a person receives an expungement, they can legally say they were never convicted.

But the OSP, apparently at the suggestion of the Oregon Department of “Justice”, arbitrarily began denying transfers to those persons over a year ago.

We have now been forwarded an email from Natalie M. Fisher (she/her) affirming that this policy is over. Her email noted:

“I have some welcome news to share. OSP, FBI NICS, ATF, and their respective counsel met this morning to discuss ATF’s updated interpretation of Oregon’s set aside statute. ATF communicated that post-Mohiadeen and other developments in the Oregon courts, their interpretation of ORS 137.225 is that it is a true set aside/expungement for purposes of federal law and the Gun Control Act.

FBI NICS confirmed that they are in agreement with ATF’s interpretation and have already begun the process of updating their processing pages and legal guidance, which they expect to have completed sometime next week.”

This is a long-overdue correction to a policy of harassment that had no legal basis.

Keep in mind, the Firearms Instant Check System of Oregon is a division of the Oregon State Police. The Oregon State Police take their marching orders from the Governor, who celebrates when she has the chance to attack gun rights. We are pleased that action by the Trump Administration, prompted by some tireless Oregon pro-gun lawyers, has addressed this injustice. We do not expect instant results, but it is a step forward.

Time For A Change

 

 

12.01.2025

 

Thanksgiving (and, mercifully, Black Friday) are behind us, and Christmas is on the horizon.

The political campaigns are ramping up—often in ways that are, quite frankly, embarrassing to witness.

Just a few days ago we received an email from a Republican candidate for governor that read:

“For $25, you can claim your very own [candidate name] Oregon white‑mesh trucker hat. It’s sharp, it’s classic, and it lets everyone know exactly where you stand while Oregon fights for a course correction.

Perfect for yourself… or for that friend who’s impossible to shop for.

These won’t last long—grab yours now and rep the movement proudly.”

Within moments, an even more ridiculous email arrived from a Republican Senate candidate, featuring this surreal copy:

“I’m not a big ‘shopping holiday’ guy, but you know my focus is on getting more value for your dollar, so I’ve got a little surprise this Black Friday.

Black Friday Mystery Deal – What Merch Will YOU SCORE?

Because you’re one of my top supporters, I’m giving you access to a special merch deal today only.

Your access code is BACKTOBASICS. Don’t share it.”

Really—“Don’t share it.” “For your friend who’s impossible to shop for.” They actually said that.

This is beyond cringeworthy. Both candidates have been serving in the legislature for years, accomplishing nothing but selling out, compromising, and losing. Yet they (or whatever hucksters write this tripe) promise to “save Oregon” if you simply take advantage of these once‑in‑a‑lifetime Black  Friday, blow‑out extravaganzas.

I’m sure you’ll agree that Oregon does not need more carnival barkers. We don’t need “buy‑one‑get‑one‑free” deals on candidates who are supposed to be protecting our rights. We don’t need self‑serving hacks who bounce from office to office while racking up giant donations from out‑of‑state corporations.

If Oregon has any chance of digging its way out of the deep hole both parties have dug for us, we need new, fearless, disruptors—candidates who care more about saving a once‑great state than about airtime, trucker hats with their names on them, or their next floor speech.

I can promise you this: those candidates will not get help from the lobby, PACs run by former congressmen, or big corporations. But if they appear, take a stand, and show a willingness to fight, they will get help from us.

The establishment candidates have failed. With a few exceptions, the incumbents have not earned our support. Still, there is always hope, and it’s our hope that this election season will bring new, committed warriors whose goal is to make your life better—not just their own.

That’s where you come in.

As you know, donations to political action committees may qualify for a tax credit on your Oregon taxes. That’s not a deduction; it’s an actual credit. For the details and limits, please see this link: https://www.oregonfirearms.org/oregon-firearms-federation-political-action-committee.

We can assure you that no money will go to candidates who have sold us out. While no candidate comes with a guarantee, we will make every effort to weed out the weaklings and the compromisers.

To donate to OFF PAC, please use this link: https://oregonfirearms.ejoinme.org/MyPages/DonationPage/tabid/70447/Default.aspx. Be sure to select the “Donation Category” dropdown menu to direct your contribution to the PAC, and if your donation IS MORE THAN $100.00, provide your occupation and employer.

Remember, if you want to take advantage of the tax credit, your donation must be received before the end of the year. Donations that arrive in  2026 will provide the tax credit for  2026, but not for  2025.

The establishment’s sell‑outs have plenty of sources of money. Let’s give some new blood a chance.

 

Gun Owners Win One

 

11.13.2025

As you may know, for some time the Oregon State Police’s Firearms Instant Check System Unit has been denying firearm transfers to people who have had convictions expunged or “set aside.”

It has been our opinion, and the opinion of a number of Second Amendment lawyers, that this policy is unlawful.

Some of those lawyers have been working behind the scenes for several months to craft a lawsuit to stop this unlawful practice.

Several attempts were made to reach out to the U.S. Department of Justice, requesting that this practice be stopped in an effort to avoid what certainly would have been costly and protracted litigation. Today, those efforts paid off.

Attorney Ross Day, (who defended our Foundation against a years-long attack of lawfare) received word from the ATF that it agreed the policy was unlawful. This is fantastic news.

We expect it will take some time for the word to make its way through the many layers of bureaucracy and finally reach the FICS unit, which seems primarily interested in being an obstacle to gun transfers. But it’s a great start, and we are pleased to be able to report it.

 

Oregon Supreme Court Hears Ballot Measure 114

 

11.06.2025

This morning, the Oregon Supreme Court heard arguments on the constitutionality of Ballot Measure 114.

It is always dangerous to draw conclusions about a possible decision (which we will not have for a while) based on the behavior and questions from the judges. You will recall that when this matter was before the Oregon Court of Appeals they concluded that magazines were certainly protected arms and then bizarrely concluded that they could be regulated out of existence.

However, the Court did raise valid questions and did seem to be carefully considering the positions taken by Tony Aiello, the attorney arguing against Ballot Measure 114. As he has in the past, Aiello demonstrated a thorough knowledge of the law and once again did an excellent job defending the fundamental rights of Oregonians as articulated in the Oregon Constitution. Aiello was well prepared for every question and challenge from the bench.

This is the last stop for Ballot Measure 114 on a state level. Given the makeup and history of the Oregon courts, it would be wise to not be too optimistic about the outcome. As usual, we hope we are wrong on this issue. And, keep in mind, that, irrespective of the outcome, the Oregon Legislature will continue to enact every possible impediment to gun ownership in Oregon even as it seeks to protect criminals and the violently mentally ill.

Our federal lawsuit against 114 still languishes in the 9th Circuit and probably will for some time.

Our thanks to Mr. Aiello for a job well done. Now we wait.

The Fight For Personally Made Firearms Continues

 

10.31.2025

As you know, with the complicity of Oregon Republicans, the Democrat-controlled Oregon Legislature banned the possession or creation of personally made firearms with HB 2005 in the 2023 session.

This bill turned the Second Amendment on its head by outlawing firearms you made yourself. You could not even legally own the ones you had already made unless you had a serial number engraved on them by an FFL.  However, the simple possession of one was already illegal so even if you could find an FFL willing to apply an approved serial number you were already a criminal just by having something that was always legal before this insane bill went into effect, and that is still legal under federal law.

Oregon Firearms Federation joined its partners at the Firearms Policy Coalition and filed suit against this clearly unconstitutional bill. To no one’s surprise the suit was dismissed by the US District Court.

Now a Second Amended Complaint has been filed. Firearms Policy Coalition President Brandon Combs said: “With this amended complaint, the Court has two choices: either hold Oregon’s feet to the fire or ignore the Supreme Court’s precedents altogether. Oregon completely banned an entire mode of exercising the right to keep and bear arms by eliminating the ability of people to make their own arms for lawful purposes. The State bears the burden of proving that its immoral scheme to criminalize rights is consistent with the Nation’s historical tradition, and they will fail. Our Second Amended Complaint clearly shows that the right to keep and bear arms includes the right to make them.”

You can view filings in the case here: https://www.firearmspolicy.org/montgomery

For a court to uphold a law that bans Americans from making firearms is as absurd as the creation of the law itself.  Once again, Oregon legislators and Oregon judges have demonstrated a complete disregard for the US Constitution and their oath to uphold it.  We are deeply grateful for the work that the FPC has been doing to help us protect Oregonians’ rights.

There is another long battle ahead.  We’ll keep you posted.

 

The Clock Is Ticking On Gun Rights

10.24.2025

The clock is ticking on Second Amendment rights in Oregon.

The Oregon Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments on the constitutionality of Measure 114 on November 6.

As you know, Measure 114, which will virtually end the sale of firearms and ban most ammunition-feeding devices and many shotguns, was declared unconstitutional by a court in Harney County. The state immediately appealed, and the Oregon Appeals Court reversed the lower court’s decision. In a largely incomprehensible ruling, it declared that a system making the purchase of a firearm nearly impossible complied perfectly with the Oregon Constitution. It also stated that, while magazines are certainly “arms,” the state was free to ban them.

That ruling was appealed and is now in the hands of the Oregon Supreme Court. While anything can happen, it’s important to recognize that the court is not comprised of unbiased, thoughtful legal scholars. They are, by and large, political ideologues appointed by Oregon’s far-left governors.

While the outcome is not certain, it would be wise to assume the worst. When the court reaches its decision, your ability to legally purchase a firearm in Oregon could well be over. Your magazines will become contraband, and countless shotguns will also be considered “high capacity” and banned due to their ability to hold “mini-shells,” exceeding the magical ten-round limit.

Assuming that is the outcome, Oregonians’ only recourse will be through the federal courts. However, our federal lawsuit against Measure 114 (Oregon Firearms Federation v. Kotek) has been languishing in the Ninth Circuit for several years. That court has no incentive to act on it. If they do nothing and the Oregon Supreme Court sides with the Democrats (the most likely outcome), legal gun sales in Oregon will become nearly impossible. If they do act and reach the same conclusion as the Oregon courts, their decision could, in theory, be overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court years from now. By doing nothing, the most anti-gun court in the country achieves through inaction what it typically does by ruling against gun rights.

The most common complaint we receive is about the Oregon State Police denying what should be lawful transfers. For some time, they have refused to transfer firearms to individuals whose past convictions have been set aside, which, under Oregon law, restores their gun rights. It would be wise to assume the worst and make whatever preparations you deem necessary for what could be a rocky future in Oregon.

No matter what the court decides, it is clear that the Democrat-controlled Oregon Legislature will do all it can to eliminate whatever gun rights remain in the state. Anyone who watched last session’s Democratic jihad against gun owners and gun dealers is well aware of this. And that is not going to change.

Oregon’s minority party continues to show no interest in standing up to the Democrats, preferring to provide the numbers needed for the majority to wreak havoc and responding with press releases and email pitches for donations.

Yesterday, Christine Drazan was appointed to the Senate seat vacated when Senator Dan Bonham resigned. Drazan was appointed by county commissioners from the several counties that Bonham’s district encompassed.

When asked by one of the county commissioners whether an unspecified candidate for the Senate seat would have time to serve the district’s residents rather than running for statewide office, Drazan sought to assure members of the commission that she would be fully committed to the district’s constituents. However, she did not directly rule out running for governor.

Also in the running for the appointment was House Representative Jeff Helfrich, who has been raising money and campaigning for the seat since last February. While he received more overall votes than Drazan, the Clackamas County Commissioners’ votes were weighted more heavily due to the system’s structure, so Drazan secured the position.

Drazan recently resigned from her role as House Minority Leader, assuming she would be appointed to replace Bonham. Bonham treated her as the presumptive winner well before any vote. You may recall that Drazan resigned from her leadership role once before as she prepared to run for governor.

Ironically, she was briefly replaced by Jeff Helfrich, who quickly resigned from the leadership position, citing frustration with attempting to work with his Republican colleagues.

Drazan was quoted during the appointment process as saying, “I am always determined to do more than everybody else is sometimes willing to do to serve the greater good for the state of Oregon. But that begins with this district.”

Drazan’s ambition is matched only by her incompetence. Time after time, she has led House Republicans to humiliating defeats, often voting with Democrats on some of their most ridiculous and dangerous bills.

Recall that Drazan voted twice to install tampons in kindergarten boys’ bathrooms and then denied it.

She voted to protect a Kotek staffer arrested at an Antifa riot and to ban “ropes with loops” because they were deemed racist. Drazan led the charge to oust House Representative Mike Nearman, the only representative to stand up to the state’s lockout of Oregon citizens. Under her “leadership,” every other Republican House Representative joined that lynch mob.

Drazan celebrated when Derek Chauvin was convicted of the “murder” of George Floyd, a violent felon and drug addict. As you may recall, Chauvin was stabbed 22 times in prison. After the trial, Drazan tweeted, “Guilty. Justice is served.”

It is assumed that Drazan will soon announce her intent to run for governor again. Regardless of her future plans, you can rest assured that she will continue to leave a trail of failures in her path. Given her insatiable lust for titles (Republican offices come with no power), Senator Bruce Starr, the current Republican Senate Leader, would do well to start packing up his office. Drazan’s uninterrupted record of failure has never prevented her fellow legislators from voting her into positions of “leadership.”

Every day, Oregonians face the absurd spectacle of Ron Wyden and Tina Kotek posting videos proclaiming how wonderful and safe Portland is. Of course, just out of view of Tina and her co-star is the Oregon State Police Dignitary Protection Unit, well-armed and tasked with keeping Tina safe. Meanwhile, our social media feeds are filled with the truth: our city streets are awash with homeless individuals, many dangerously mentally ill and drug-addicted, many left to die. Portland’s business owners (the few who have not closed up shop) beg the City Council for more police, but those police are busy protecting rioters on Macadam Avenue.

Tony Aiello, the attorney who has skillfully guided the opposition to Measure 114, is close to having done all he can. The outcome will soon rest in the hands of judges appointed by politicians who despise gun owners. Oregon’s Republicans continue to roll over for the left.

We will continue to hope for the best, but it would be wise to assume the worst and prepare. If we get a positive outcome, those preparations will still have been worthwhile.

Screwed Again

09.29.2025

Today, the Oregon Legislature passed a massive new tax bill that was opposed by the overwhelming majority of Oregonians.

As expected, the long-delayed floor session began with a litany of Democrat floor speeches declaring that Portland was safe and peaceful and that there was no need for federal intervention—the Portland police had it handled.

Apparently, Oregon Democrats do not view the endless videos on X of Portland police retreating in the face of aggressive and violent protesters.

The Democrats rolled out their stories of ODOT employees who would lose their jobs if Oregonians did not fork over more money in gas taxes and fees to a government agency that squanders—and cannot account for—millions of tax dollars.

They shared horror stories of the men and women who fill potholes and operate snowplows in the worst conditions being laid off due to lack of funds.

In a press release today, the Oregon Democrats said: “These workers are responsible for snowplowing highways, maintaining bridges, filling potholes, painting pavement markings and fog lines, clearing vehicle collisions, making roads passable after wildfires, and generally keeping the state’s roads and bridges safe.”

And they were probably right. Those workers would likely lose their jobs. But you can rest assured that the people who run DEI programs and create social media posts were safe.

The Republicans reminded us that there were other ways to fund ODOT and that Oregonians were strongly opposed to this latest raid on their shrinking paychecks.

Although the Democrats delayed this vote repeatedly so one of their members could be released from the hospital and wheeled onto the floor for the vote, the Republicans dutifully showed up to grease the skids for this massive tax hike.

The floor speeches were all theater. Every single Republican Senator was present except Cedric Hayden, who was excused. Every one of them knew the bill would pass.

The speeches were a “tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.”

Yet, even though the Democrats delayed this vote repeatedly to ensure they had the votes they needed, the Republicans arrived with their tails between their legs, ready to do the bidding of their overlords and stick it to Oregonians again.

You might ask, what does this have to do with gun rights? Well, if one were to look at the testimony provided by Oregonians for all the gun bills the Oregon Legislature has been passing, you would see that the vast majority of them also opposed new attacks on our rights. And while our “representatives” keep encouraging us to do their jobs and “make our voices heard,” it’s inescapable that our voices have meant nothing. Now, the rest of the state is learning what gun owners already know.

The Democrats’ only concern is their donor base, and the Republicans’ only concern is keeping their offices and titles. They’re willing to watch all Oregonians crushed by the steady erosion of their rights, the theft of their property, and the endless demands that they pay for the incompetence and greed of state agencies.

With virtually no exceptions, Oregonians have, for all intents and purposes, no representation in Salem. They just have mouthpieces who promise to “fight for your rights” if only you will “chip in” for the fundraising goal du jour.

Gun owners, and now all Oregonians, continue to be victims of a class of people with an insatiable lust for power or an incurable lack of spine. They must be returned to private life.

The Oregon Republican Party is a lumbering, dysfunctional blob determined to lose, run by the weak and self-serving. Those who are doing their best to achieve anything within it are attacked and silenced.

The Oregon Republican Caucus is little more than professional back-scratchers determined to keep their powerless seats, the needs of their constituents be damned.

In the coming election, our Political Action Committee will focus on finding new and courageous blood to challenge the fat and happy establishment. We will be looking for and supporting people of principle and backbone, unafraid to stand up to the self-serving establishment.  Rest assured, not a penny will go to the grifters who keep selling us out.

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The Latest Attack On You Is Now In Effect

 

09.27.2025

SB 243 is now in effect.

The bill bans specialty accessories like “binary” and “forced reset” triggers and bump stocks.

It also allows any government entity to place its property off-limits to concealed handgun license holders.

The ban on triggers contains no grandfather clause and no legal way to dispose of these once-legally-owned devices. It provides no compensation for the taking of this property.

During the debates on this bill, not a single Republican bothered to point out that this is clearly a “taking” under the U.S. Constitution.

If you own one of these devices, which you purchased legally and committed no crime with, you are now a criminal.

If you are a concealed handgun license (CHL) holder, you are now a second-class citizen because you chose to play by the rules.

Make no mistake, this law had one purpose: to attack and belittle law-abiding gun owners. We expect no less from a legislature controlled by Democrats.

(To the best of our knowledge, not a single Oregon Democrat issued a statement condemning the brutal murder of Charlie Kirk. If you know of any, let us know, and we will update this page.)

But, while the law was crafted by Oregon Democrats, it was Oregon Republicans who passed it.

Let’s be real. As long as Oregon Republicans show up to “work,” they cannot stop a single bill. They cannot pass anything the Democrats oppose. Republicans who provide quorum are there to ensure that whatever the Democrats want, the Democrats get, and to keep their offices—offices that serve exactly zero purpose except as a forum for floor speeches and email campaigns asking for donations so they can “fight for you.”

Not a day goes by that we don’t receive a fundraiser from Republican legislators asking us to “chip in.” Usually, these messages are comically (and badly) disguised as “surveys” or “petitions,” but they always lead to fundraising links on WinRed.

The Oregon Firearms Federation has been attacked by Republicans who claim our efforts should be directed at Democrats. They have claimed that Democrats are not hearing from the voters. This is absurd. We are often copied on emails sent to Democrats. Like you, we have seen the thousands of written testimonies uploaded on anti-gun bills. But the facts are clear, no matter how much the Republicans choose to ignore them: there is exactly zero point in communicating with Democrats who are showing, even now, that the will of the people means nothing.

As you know, the Democrats have been dragging out the “emergency” session, waiting for one missing Democrat to return from medical leave in order to pass a massive and unnecessary tax hike. This despite staggering and overwhelming opposition from Oregonians—Oregonians who have made it clear they don’t want to foot the bill for an agency that is totally unaccountable for the money it squanders. The Democrats have made it clear that they will move ahead with this bill, and the people be damned. All that matters is keeping their main donors happy.

Republicans want you to direct your emails and calls to the Democrats just so you will leave them alone, not because they have any illusions that it matters. And if they do believe that, they are truly living in an alternate universe.

Republican Senator Daniel Bonham is resigning, apparently to take a job in the Trump administration. Bonham can’t run for his current seat again because he is prohibited as a result of a walkout, but obviously, that could turn out to be a net gain for him. Bonham had been the Senate Republican leader, and now Bonham has all but anointed current Republican House Leader Christine Drazan as his replacement, even though this is not his decision to make. Drazan’s “leadership” in the House has been a catastrophic failure. If she does get his Senate seat, we can only hope the damage she does will be limited by what could be a very short tenure, as she has signaled that she wants another shot at the governor’s mansion. Meanwhile, the role of Senate Republican “leader” has gone to Senator Bruce Starr. We can say with certainty this will not be an improvement.

Republicans have created a virtual machine to remind us that Oregon is failing in every metric. People and businesses are leaving. Homelessness and crime are getting worse. The cost of living is crushing those who can least afford it. But the Republicans keep playing the game like it’s business as usual.

Meanwhile, Oregonians, and gun owners in particular, are getting hammered. The reality is that the ruling regime in Oregon is doing all it can to destroy law-abiding gun owners.

These fights are not “business as usual.” We are talking about good people—many of whom no doubt voted Republicans into office—going to prison.

This is not a disagreement about where the next firehouse will be situated or how many tents to hand out in Portland. These are fights over the literal freedom of people who have obeyed the law, only to have the rug pulled out from under them despite doing everything right—despite taking the time to make their feelings known to their “representatives,” only to be ignored.

Elections are coming. Oregon is becoming a state with two kinds of inhabitants: people who want to leave and homeless drug addicts. The streets are not safe. Oregon’s largest city is being “run” by incompetent, childlike buffoons.

Republican consultants, who are also on the government payroll, spread hate and lies about good Republican candidates. Republican legislators endorse far-left Democrat candidates.

The Republican Party, as inconsequential as it is, has an official policy that the principles and policies of their candidates do not matter as long as they call themselves Republicans. We have seen the fruits of that ridiculous policy.

Oregon gun owners are no longer just facing attacks on their rights. They are facing prison time. Meanwhile, most Republicans continue to enable the far left to accomplish their disgraceful goals.

Oregon is no longer “at a crossroads.” We are past any chance of picking the right road. We clearly need to make a quick U-turn and head back if there is any hope of Oregon ever becoming livable again.

This coming election, Oregon has what could be its last chance to elect strong candidates who care more about freedom and individual rights than they do about their titles and offices. We need more heroes like Dwayne Yunker, who is willing to speak the truth no matter what abuse he faces. (And he faces a lot.)

Unless you, like so many others, are packing a moving truck, please be prepared to demand principled candidates—people with courage and a love for a once-great state. Be prepared to demand answers to hard questions.

The current power brokers are against us. The courts are against us. The spineless “opposition” party has proven worthless. It may well be now or never.

Charlie Kirk 

Rest In Peace

Like civilized people around the world, we are still reeling from the news of the brutal murder of Charlie Kirk.

Anyone who knew anything about him knew he was a gifted, articulate, and passionate defender of the most honorable principles and values.  His tools were discussion and common sense. He created a movement of young patriots that had no equal in a time and place where most young people were subjected to nothing but the most degenerate brain washing.

No doubt, it was these gifts that made him a target of the left that only wishes to silence those who can defend their positions with facts, wit, and grace. Something the left simply cannot do.

Any doubts about the unbridled evil that American liberals have become should now be put to rest.

Charlie created a movement. He helped develop an army of young patriots. The evil monster behind this, and the sick animals who rejoiced in his crime have miscalculated. 

Charlie may be gone but his spirit and his army are just getting started.