ANTI GUN BILL ON THE MOVE

 

03.03.2026

HB 4145, the Democrats’ latest attack on gun rights, is now scheduled for a “work session” tomorrow at 8 a.m. in the Senate Rules Committee.

Work sessions are where bills are amended and voted out to the floor of the House or Senate for a full vote. No public testimony is taken at work sessions.

HB 4145 has already passed the House, so this work session will be to move the bill for a vote of the full Senate.

As you know, Republicans have now allowed the passage of Kotex’s tax bill, SB 1599 (which she signed in record time) in spite of overwhelming opposition by the people of the state.

There has been a new amendment proposed by Democrat Senate President Wagner. The “dash 9” amendment removes almost all of the language of the existing bill and replaces it with new implementation dates for the “permit to purchase” requirement and the ban on ammunition feeding devices.  This is a classic “gut and stuff,” but if adopted, would remove the new price increases, the immunity for permit “issuing agents” who don’t do their jobs, and the longer waiting periods for permits to be issued. It also removes the disgraceful requirement that any legal challenges only take place in Marion County. The new implementation dates would be Jan 1 2028.

If the amendment is not adopted, the current bill will most likely be moved to the full Senate for a quick vote.  If that happens and the Republican Senators stay on the floor as they did for the tax bill, there will be little reason to bother voting for any of them ever again.

This link should include a camera icon to allow you to watch the work session live: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Committees/SRULES/2026-03-04-08-00/Agenda

ANTI GUN BILL IN SENATE COMMITTEE TOMORROW

02.26.2026

 

Anti-gun bill HB 4145, having passed in the House, is scheduled for a hearing tomorrow in the Senate Rules Committee.  The hearing is at 1 p.m.  THERE IS STILL TIME TO KILL THIS.

4145 is another effort on the part of Oregon Democrats to ensure that law-abiding Oregonians are denied the ability to acquire firearms.  Due to massive hikes in the fees that will be required to request a “permit” to exercise a God-given, constitutionally guaranteed “right,” it is also a slap in the face to Oregon’s low-income population. A population the Democrats are determined to enlarge at every opportunity.

HB 4145 requires you to jump through expensive hoops to own a firearm and will punish you if you own a magazine.  But it does not even provide the hoops.  Please contact the Senate Republican Leader and tell him to put a stop to this lunacy.

You can register to testify in person or remotely here: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Measures/Overview/HB4145?pubDate=2026-02-26-13-30
(Scroll to the bottom of that page.)

You can upload testimony here: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Testimony/SRULES/HB/4145/2026-02-27-13-00?area=Measures

Senate Republican Leader Bruce Starr:

Senator Bruce Starr
Capitol Phone: 503-986-1712
Email:  Sen.BruceStarr@oregonlegislature.gov

ANTI GUN BILL PASSES HOUSE

 

02.25.2026

 

HB 4145, the Democrats’ latest attack on gun rights, has passed the Oregon House and is on its way to the Senate. (Oregon’s Republicans provided the quorum that allowed the bill to pass.)

This outcome should be a surprise to no one.

Demonstrating that Democrats have exactly zero self-awareness, they repeatedly used “the will of the voters” to explain their support for HB 4145. These are the same people forcing through Kotek’s tax bill, which has overwhelming opposition from the “people.”

As usual, the Democrats defended the bill with made-up statistics and misleading statements about what the bill does. However, Republicans did point out that one important aspect of the bill is that it prohibits any legal action against it from happening anywhere but Marion County.

This is just one more reminder to the rural parts of the state that they are serfs undeserving of equal protection.

As usual, House Rep. Dacia Grayber—one of the most disgraceful frauds to ever serve in the Oregon legislature—attempted to use the suicide of her stepdaughter to push the bill, while tacitly admitting this bill would have had no effect on her stepdaughter’s actions.

While she noted that her deceased stepdaughter was “in therapy,” it’s not clear where her stepdaughter got the gun or if it was left unsecured by Grayber.

But perhaps the most interesting testimony came from House Rep. Thủy Trần.

Trần immigrated from Vietnam and has spent her legislative career attempting to replicate the policies of the Communist government she left behind as a child.

Trần had voted against the bill in committee until the chairman of the committee (and the bill’s sponsor), Jason Kropf, stopped the hearing to privately “persuade” her that voting against her party’s will was… not in her best interest.

Trần later admitted to the press that Kropf had created a “hostile workplace,” but she “stood by” her changed vote because she “votes her values.”

On the House floor, Trần again voted in favor of the anti-gun bill, once again referencing her “values.” Her “values” include folding up like a twelve-dollar hide-a-bed, bowing to the man in the room, and sticking it to Oregon’s gun owners. While some have tried to paint Trần as a “victim” of the patriarchy, she is, in fact, just another tool of the leftist majority she serves.

As we’ve noted before, Trần is a lieutenant colonel in Oregon’s Air National Guard. Clearly, the quality of Oregon’s fighting forces is in need of repair.

We now need to turn our attention to the Senate, which is the last place this terrible bill can be stopped. As frustrating as it may be, we still recommend that you contact the Senate Republican Leader and tell him you expect him to use the tools he has to stop this.

Senate Republican Leader Bruce Starr

ANTI GUN BILL DELAYED ONE MORE TIME

 

02.23.2026

After hours of delay, HB 4145 has been moved to tomorrow’s schedule.

While we cannot say what this means in the long run, it’s better than passage.

Please keep reminding leadership the only good anti-gun bill is a dead ant-gun bill.

Senate Republican Leader Bruce Starr

Capitol Phone: 503-986-1712

Capitol Address: 900 Court St. NE, S-303, Salem, Oregon 97301

Email:  Sen.BruceStarr@oregonlegislature.gov

House Republican Leader Lucetta Elmer

Capitol Phone: 503-986-1424

Capitol Address: 900 Court St. NE, H-395, Salem, Oregon 97301

Email: Rep.LucettaElmer@oregonlegislature.gov

 

 

ANTI-GUN BILL DELAYED. STILL TIME TO TAKE ACTION.

 

02.23.2026
HB 4145, Jason Kropf’s latest anti-gun bill, was delayed again today after House Republicans walked off the floor and stopped the session.

The walkout came after a vote to accept the resignation of Kropf from the “Conduct Committee.”

Kropf is also the chair of the House Judiciary Committee which had passed out HB 4145 after Kropf strong- armed Democrat House Rep Thủy Tran to change her vote from “no” to “yes” so the bill could pass.

These kind of bullying tactics are nothing out of the ordinary for Democrats. Tina Kotek was famous for it and Kropf will never be the man Kotek is. But this time the recipient of the arm twisting admitted to the press that she felt that Kropf had created a “hostile work environment.”  However, she also said she stood by her vote.

It’s important to remember that Tran is not only an elected official, ( a far left elected official) she is a successful business owner and a Lieutenant Colonel in the Oregon Air National Guard.  But somehow she caved when Kropf, no one’s idea of a tough guy, “mansplained” to her that she had to change her vote. Apparently the patriarchy is alive and well in Salem.  Let’s hope Tran is never in combat.

The arm twisting did create some hard feelings among the Democrats, and Kropf was “resigned” today from the “Conduct Committee” which would hear any complaint against him. This required a vote on the House floor and after that was taken the House Republicans walked out.

ADDENDUM. House Rep Tran was NOT on the floor today. If she is not on the floor for a vote on HB4145, her absence will count as a “no” vote, but she won’t have to face any accountability.

Meanwhile the Senate was hearing SB 1599, Kotek’s bill to move the election date for the referendum to kill her tax bill.   The Republican Senators used several procedural moves to slow down the process, and long speeches were made, but in the end the bill passed. Since it is understood that this bill must be signed by the Governor by the 25th, it is not clear why the Senate Republicans didn’t just walk out, since a day or two of delay could very well mean the bill is dead.  But it does appear that the walkout by the House Republicans could be a tactic to slow down and hopefully stop SB 1599, which still has to pass on the House side.

Whatever the motives, the walkout by the House Republicans prevented a vote on HB 4145 today. We expect it to be on the schedule every day until there is a quorum and a vote.  Please contact the House and Senate Republican Leaders and tell them you expect them to use every procedural tool they have to kill HB 4145 just as they are doing for SB 1599.

Senate Republican Leader Bruce Star

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

House Republican Leader Lucetta Elmer

Capitol Phone: 503-986-1424

Capitol Address: 900 Court St. NE, H-395, Salem, Oregon 97301

Email: Rep.LucettaElmer@oregonlegislature.gov

Website: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/elmer

4145 Passes Out Of Committee

 

02.16.2026

To almost no one’s surprise, HB 4145 passed out of the House Judiciary Committee on a party-line vote.

The bill now includes the –3 amendments, which actually make it worse and even more confusing. That amendment was proposed by the chair of the committee—who was also the sponsor of the bill—far-left Jason Kropf.

Republican House Rep. Ed Diehl submitted a brief amendment, and Kevin Mannix, in his usual fashion, offered a 16-page amendment. As you would expect, neither amendment was considered, much less discussed. After all, those were Republican amendments. (Of course, in Mannix’s case, we use the word “Republican” advisedly.)

Like Ballot Measure 114—which this bill modifies—HB 4145 will put countless Oregonians at risk of jail time if they cannot prove they acquired standard magazines before a date that even the lawyers are not sure of. Keep in mind, no matter what you have been told, it is impossible to prove when you acquired a magazine. Any “affirmative defense” is an illusion.

The bill now goes to the full House for approval. At this time, we have no reason to believe anything is standing in the way of its passage—certainly not the Republicans, who are not even willing to stand up when they got smacked in the face by the Democrats over the transportation bill date change.

We are beginning to wonder if there is anything so insulting and egregious that the Democrats can do to the Republicans (and Oregon voters) that will get the Republican Caucus to stand up. It does not appear so.

Should you want to register your disgust with their cowardice, here is who to contact:

• Senator Bruce Starr
• House Rep. Lucetta Elmer

HB 4145 Alive and Kicking…YOU.

02.14.2026

HB 4145, the Democrat’s latest attack on gun rights, is scheduled for a “work session” on Monday. Feb. 16th at 3pm.

Rumors that the bill is dead are… premature.

One of the chief sponsors of the bill, radical anti-rights leftist Jason Kropf, has introduced an amendment. You can see the “-3” amendment here.

While we will be doing a more in-depth analysis in the coming days, it appears that key changes are an elimination of the exemption to the restrictions of Mz 114 for retired law enforcement. It seems that retired parole officers will no longer have access to the “weapons of war” you will be forbidden from owning.

There may be more amendments offered before the work session so we will be watching.

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.