Oregon Gun Owners

A Slight Shift Towards Balance Despite Republicans regaining some ground, we are very far away from any semblance of "balance" in the Oregon Capital. While some Democratic lawmakers side with OGO in opposing new gun laws, many others ran on a platform of extreme gun control. These misguided policies, funded by out-of-state billionaires, WILL be back. From raising the purchase age from 18 to 21, to banning certain kinds of rifles, limiting magazine capacity, and requiring...

OREGON SENATE The balance of power in the Senate remains unchanged at 18-12 (Democrat supermajority). Republican Dick Anderson (left) picked up the open seat on the Central and Southwest Coast (formerly held by Sen. Arnie Roblan). Democrat Deb Patterson (right) is presumed to have defeated incumbent Sen. Denyc Boles (R-Salem). However, the race is too close to call, with Boles trailing by just 505 votes and a recount possible. OREGON HOUSE Republicans netted one seat in the Oregon...

As riots and lawlessness descended on our streets this summer, many Americans turned to lawful gun ownership to protect themselves and their families. This article discusses how Black Americans are using guns to stand up for law and order in their communities. OGO supports our communities of color and the rights of all Americans to own and use firearms for legitimate purposes. We condemn violence and property destruction and call on elected officials to take...

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has made clear his disdain toward gun owners and the lawful firearms industry. Gov. Cuomo went so far as to shutter firearm businesses during the coronavirus lockdowns, despite most other governors determining the industry “essential." This resulted in more than 5,500 New Yorkers out of work. In a recent move, Kimber Manufacturing became the latest gun manufacturer to move its headquarters to friendlier territory, announcing a new $38 million facility...

The Oregon Firearm Safety Coalition met for the first time this week to begin addressing the problem of suicide in our community. This group, which is led by gun owners with support from suicide prevention experts, seeks to help gun owners protect themselves and their loved ones through VOLUNTARY peer support and temporary gun drop-off strategies. In its mission statement, the group has pledged to NEVER support mandatory storage laws or other one-size-fits-all government...